Johan Neeskens, who has died aged 73, was the powerful but smooth engine of the Ajax and Netherlands teams that created "total football" with Johan Cruyff at their heart.By then Neeskens had followed Cruyff to Catalonia,

Netherlands legend Johan Neeskens has died aged 73 during a coaching project in Algeria; no cause of death has so far been announced for midfielder who was key part of 1970s total football Dutch team which lost two World Cup finals;

Johan Neeskens has died at the age of 73. A legendary footballer for Ajax, Barcelona, and the Dutch national team in the 1970s, he was the leading exponent of the 'total football' of coach

It has been announced that Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens has died aged 73. The KNVB announced that the former player and manager died unexpectedly.Neeskens will certainly be remembered as one

With , the Dutch and international football world loses a legend,” the KNVB said in a statement. The federation paid tribute to Neeskens' contributions both on and off the field, remembering him for his "characteristic tackles,

Johan Neeskens, part of the Ajax and Netherlands teams that created “total football” in the 1970s and a key team-mate of Johan Cruyff, has died aged 73, the Dutch football federation said Monday.

“With Johan Neeskens, the Dutch and international football world loses a legend,” the KNVB federation said in a statement, adding that the midfielder had died on Sunday from an unspecified illness. Get all the latest football news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now!!!

- FC Barcelonas new assistant coach Johan Neeskens, from The Netherlands, gestures during his presentation ceremony after signing a three-year contract with the Spanish first divison club at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona,

Johan Neeskens, one of the midfield stars of the Netherlands' "Clockwork Orange" teams of the 1970s alongside Johan Cruyff, has died. He was 73.

Former Netherlands midfielder Johan Neeskens, considered one of the best midfielders of his generation, has died at the age of 73, the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) confirmed on Monday.