When Icons Meet: Pelé and Johan Cruijff photographed together. During and after their career, the two footballing legends shared a mutual respect. In an interview, Pelé got asked which footballer he wished he had played on the same team with and without hesitation he named Johan. “People always ask me, ‘Which player do you wish was Brazilian?’ I would say, ‘No-one. There are some incredible players, I admire watching them, but I don’t wish any were Brazilian. Then I saw Cruijff. I wished he was Brazilian. He was a joy to watch.” 🇧🇷🇳🇱