Feyenoord’s working-class Rotterdam identity and their 1970 European Cup triumph anchor a proud history. These are the ten greatest to represent the club.

1. 1

   Coen Moulijn

   Feyenoord · Netherlands

   A magical winger and one-club icon widely regarded as the club’s greatest player.

2. 2

   Willem van Hanegem

   Feyenoord · Netherlands

   A masterful, left-footed midfielder at the heart of the European champions.

3. 3

   Ove Kindvall

   Feyenoord · Sweden

   A prolific striker whose extra-time goal won the 1970 European Cup final.

4. 4

   Wim Jansen

   Feyenoord · Netherlands

   A tireless, intelligent midfielder and a European and world champion with the club.

5. 5

   Robin van Persie

   Feyenoord · Netherlands

   A homegrown talent who returned late to captain a title win.

6. 6

   Ruud Gullit

   Feyenoord · Netherlands

   A brilliant young all-rounder who shone in Rotterdam before European stardom.

7. 7

   Giovanni van Bronckhorst

   Feyenoord · Netherlands

   A classy, homegrown player who later returned as a title-winning coach.

8. 8

   Dirk Kuyt

   Feyenoord · Netherlands

   A wholehearted, prolific forward and a beloved club captain.

9. 9

   Pierre van Hooijdonk

   Feyenoord · Netherlands

   A powerful striker and free-kick specialist of the UEFA Cup-winning side.

10. 10

    Puck van Heel

    Feyenoord · Netherlands

    A pre-war great and one of the most-capped players of his generation.

A LeaguePaper editorial ranking — opinion, offered for argument.