Netherlands 1978 World Cup squad
Netherlands's 1978 World Cup squad, rated player by player. The standouts: Ruud Krol, Johan Neeskens, Johnny Rep. Here's the full 22-man squad — then build your own all-time World Cup XI.
| Player | Position | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ruud Krol | DEF | 89 |
| Johan Neeskens | MID | 89 |
| Johnny Rep | FWD | 87 |
| Arie Haan | MID | 86 |
| Rob Rensenbrink | FWD | 86 |
| Ernie Brandts | DEF | 86 |
| Jan Jongbloed | GK | 83 |
| René van de Kerkhof | MID | 82 |
| Willy van de Kerkhof | MID | 82 |
| Piet Schrijvers | GK | 80 |
| Jan Poortvliet | DEF | 79 |
| Wim Suurbier | DEF | 77 |
| Wim Jansen | DEF / MID | 76 |
| Piet Wildschut | DEF | 76 |
| Wim Rijsbergen | DEF | 76 |
| Adrie van Kraay | DEF | 75 |
| Pim Doesburg | GK | 75 |
| Dick Nanninga | FWD | 73 |
| Hugo Hovenkamp | DEF | 72 |
| Dick Schoenaker | MID | 71 |
| Johan Boskamp | MID | 71 |
| Harry Lubse | FWD | 67 |
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