Johnny Rep facts for kids
Rep in 1974
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| Full name | John Nicholaas Rep | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 25 November 1951 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Zaandam, Netherlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Right winger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ajax | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1973–1981 | Netherlands | 42 | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1994–1996 | De Zwarte Schapen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–2001 | Omniworld | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2005 | Texel'94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2007 | Omniworld (scout) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John Nicholaas Rep (born 25 November 1951) is a famous Dutch former professional footballer. He played as a right winger. Johnny Rep holds a special record for the Netherlands. He scored the most goals for his country in the FIFA World Cup, with 7 goals!
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Johnny Rep's Football Journey
Johnny Rep was a talented striker who played with his right foot. He was a key player for the Dutch national team. He played in two FIFA World Cups. These were the 1974 World Cup in West Germany and the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
Amazing Club Success
Johnny Rep scored the winning goal for Ajax Amsterdam in the 1973 European Cup Final. This big match was against Juventus in Belgrade. He also helped SC Bastia reach the finals of the 1978 UEFA Cup. Fans saw his partnership with Rob Rensenbrink as a very strong attacking force.
Playing in Different Countries
Johnny Rep played for several clubs. He once said that his time at Valencia in Spain was not his best. He joked that the only good thing was learning Spanish! He felt that playing for SC Bastia in France suited him best. After Bastia, Rep joined AS Saint-Étienne. He played alongside the legendary footballer Michel Platini there.
Johnny Rep's Life Off the Field
Johnny Rep enjoyed relaxing by reading books. He liked books by the author Harold Robbins. He also enjoyed playing card games in his free time.
Awards and Achievements
Johnny Rep won many important titles during his career.
With Ajax
- Eredivisie: 1971–72, 1972–73
- European Cup: 1971–72, 1972–73
- European Super Cup: 1972, 1973
- Intercontinental Cup: 1972
With Bastia
- UEFA Cup runner-up: 1978
With Saint-Étienne
- French League Championship: 1980–81
With the Netherlands National Team
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1974, 1978
- UEFA European Championship third place: 1976
- Tournoi de Paris: 1978
Individual Awards
- French Division 1 Foreign Player of the Year: 1977–78
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
