Johnny Rep facts for kids
John Nicholaas Rep, born on November 25, 1951, is a famous Dutch former professional football player. He was known for playing as a right winger, which means he played on the right side of the field, helping to attack and score goals. Johnny Rep holds a special record for the Netherlands national football team: he has scored the most goals for them in the FIFA World Cup, with a total of 7 goals!
Rep in 1974
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| Full name | John Nicholaas Rep | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 25 November 1951 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Zaandam, Netherlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Right winger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ZFC Zaandam | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ajax | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1971–1975 | Ajax | 97 | (41) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1975–1977 | Valencia | 55 | (22) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1977–1979 | Bastia | 65 | (33) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1979–1983 | Saint-Étienne | 131 | (44) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1983–1984 | PEC Zwolle | 32 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1984–1986 | Feyenoord | 43 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1986–1987 | Haarlem | 5 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 428 | (150) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1973–1981 | Netherlands | 42 | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1996 | De Zwarte Schapen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–2001 | Omniworld | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2005 | Texel'94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2007 | Omniworld (scout) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Contents
Johnny Rep's Football Journey
Johnny Rep was a right-footed striker, meaning he was great at scoring goals with his right foot. He played for the Dutch national team in two FIFA World Cup tournaments: in 1974 in West Germany and in 1978 in Argentina.
Amazing Goals and Teamwork
One of his most famous moments was scoring the winning goal for Ajax Amsterdam against Juventus in the 1973 European Cup Final. This big game took place in Belgrade. He also helped another team, SC Bastia, reach the finals of the UEFA Cup in 1978.
Johnny Rep and his teammate Rob Rensenbrink were known as a very strong attacking duo. They worked together to create many scoring chances for their teams.
Playing in Different Countries
Johnny Rep played for several clubs in different countries. He mentioned that his time playing for Valencia in Spain was not his favorite. He felt that playing for SC Bastia in France suited him best. After playing for Bastia, he joined AS Saint-Étienne, another French team. There, he played alongside another football legend, Michel Platini.
Awards and Achievements
Johnny Rep won many important titles during his career with different clubs and with the Netherlands national team.
Club Success
- With Ajax:
- Eredivisie (Dutch League Championship): 1971–72, 1972–73
- European Cup (now called the UEFA Champions League): 1971–72, 1972–73
- European Super Cup: 1972, 1973
- Intercontinental Cup: 1972
- With Saint-Étienne:
- French League Championship: 1980–81
International Achievements
- With Netherlands:
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1974, 1978 (they reached the final twice!)
- UEFA European Championship third place: 1976
- Tournoi de Paris: 1978
Individual Recognition
- French Division 1 Foreign Player of the Year: 1977–78 (This award recognized him as the best non-French player in the French league that season.)
Fun Facts About Johnny Rep
Johnny Rep is remembered in a few interesting ways outside of his direct football career.
- He is included in the "Classic Netherlands" team in the football video game Pro Evolution Soccer 6. In the game, he is called "Rak."
- An Irish indie pop band is named after him, called Jonny Rep.
- A French rock band named Mickey 3D, who are from Saint-Étienne where he played, wrote a song in his honor.
Fun Facts About Johnny Rep
- Johnny Rep is featured in the football video game Pro Evolution Soccer 6. He appears in the "Classic Netherlands" team under the name "Rak."
- An Irish indie pop band is named Jonny Rep after him.
- A French rock band called Mickey 3D, from Saint-Étienne, wrote a song in his honor.
See also
In Spanish: Johnny Rep para niños
