Team sheet · 1990s
Best 15Netherlandsof the 1990s
Looking for the best 15 Netherlands players of the 1990s? This ranked list covers the top 15 footballers from the Beat The Invincible World Cup–era draft catalog, ordered by overall rating with positions, attributes, and scouting notes. #1 is Marco van Basten, followed by Dennis Bergkamp, while Aron Winter closes the sheet at #15.
These ratings and rankings come from the Beat The Invincible game catalog — they are not an official FIFA, federation, or media ranking.
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Best 15 Netherlands players ranked
Netherlands 1990s footballers ordered 1–15 by overall rating — not grouped by position.
STWC 1990
Marco van Basten
OVR
96
Pace88Shot96Pass86Drib93Def42Phys84The outstanding Dutch striker of the early 1990s and 1992 Ballon d'Or winner. He led the attack at the 1990 World Cup before injuries prematurely ended his career.
CFWC 1994 · 1998
Dennis Bergkamp
OVR
95
Pace82Shot92Pass93Drib94Def42Phys77The Netherlands' defining attacker at the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, scoring six goals across the two tournaments, including his iconic quarterfinal winner against Argentina in 1998.
CDMWC 1990 · 1994
Frank Rijkaard
OVR
94
Pace82Shot79Pass89Drib87Def94Phys92A complete defensive midfielder and elite tactical leader who represented the Netherlands at both the 1990 and 1994 World Cups during the final phase of his world-class career.
CBWC 1990 · 1994
Ronald Koeman
OVR
93
Pace72Shot90Pass94Drib83Def91Phys87Captain, defensive organizer and extraordinary ball-playing centre-back at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups. His passing, long-range shooting and set-piece ability were exceptional.
CFWC 1990
Ruud Gullit
OVR
91
Pace87Shot89Pass90Drib91Def75Phys91Although injuries limited his 1990 World Cup impact, Gullit remained one of the decade's most gifted and versatile Dutch players and enjoyed a major resurgence with Sampdoria.
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Beat The InvincibleCMWC 1998
Edgar Davids
OVR
91
Pace85Shot80Pass89Drib87Def91Phys91A driving force in the Netherlands' run to the 1998 semifinal. His ball-winning, intensity and progressive midfield play were capped by a dramatic winner against Yugoslavia.
CBWC 1998
Jaap Stam
OVR
91
Pace84Shot54Pass82Drib80Def91Phys95The defensive cornerstone of the 1998 semifinalists, combining imposing strength and speed with elite one-on-one defending during his rise to world-class status.
LWWC 1994 · 1998
Marc Overmars
OVR
91
Pace96Shot84Pass86Drib92Def45Phys71An explosive winger at the 1994 and 1998 World Cups whose acceleration, direct dribbling and two-footed attacking play made him one of the Netherlands' most dangerous outlets.
GKWC 1998
Edwin van der Sar
OVR
90
Pace53Shot18Pass84Drib60Def23Phys81The Netherlands' assured first-choice goalkeeper throughout the 1998 semifinal run, renowned for his positioning, composure and unusually advanced distribution.
CBWC 1994 · 1998
Frank de Boer
OVR
90
Pace76Shot76Pass91Drib80Def91Phys84A composed defensive leader in the 1994 and 1998 squads. His precise long pass created Bergkamp's famous winning goal against Argentina in the 1998 quarterfinal.
CMWC 1998
Clarence Seedorf
OVR
90
Pace82Shot85Pass92Drib91Def63Phys86Already a multiple Champions League winner by the 1998 World Cup, Seedorf supplied technical quality, strength and tactical versatility to an exceptionally deep Dutch midfield.
STWC 1998
Patrick Kluivert
OVR
90
Pace86Shot91Pass83Drib88Def41Phys88One of Europe's leading young strikers and a key performer in 1998, scoring against Argentina and Brazil as the Netherlands reached the semifinals.
CMWC 1998
Phillip Cocu
OVR
88
Pace81Shot81Pass87Drib84Def84Phys86A tactically intelligent and highly versatile starter in 1998 who contributed in midfield and defense, scoring twice during the Netherlands' run to the semifinals.
CAMWC 1994 · 1998
Ronald de Boer
OVR
88
Pace83Shot84Pass89Drib87Def69Phys80A versatile attacking midfielder selected for both the 1994 and 1998 World Cups, valued for intelligent movement, combination play and the ability to operate across several roles.
CMWC 1990 · 1994 · 1998
Aron Winter
OVR
87
Pace80Shot79Pass86Drib82Def84Phys83The only member of this group selected for all three Dutch World Cup squads of the decade. A dependable, versatile midfielder who scored an important quarterfinal goal in 1994.
Best 15 Netherlands 1990s FAQ
Who is No. 1 among the best 15 Netherlands players of the 1990s?
Marco van Basten ranks first on this Netherlands 1990s best 15 as a ST with 96 overall.
Who is in the best 15 of Netherlands in the 1990s?
The best 15 Netherlands footballers of the 1990s on this sheet are: Marco van Basten, Dennis Bergkamp, Frank Rijkaard, Ronald Koeman, Ruud Gullit, Edgar Davids, Jaap Stam, Marc Overmars, Edwin van der Sar, Frank de Boer, Clarence Seedorf, Patrick Kluivert, Phillip Cocu, Ronald de Boer, Aron Winter.
How is the Netherlands 1990s best 15 ranked?
Players are ranked by overall rating in the Beat The Invincible catalog for Netherlands in the 1990s, with positions and scouting notes for each selection. It is a game ranking for drafting — not an official federation list.
Can I draft Netherlands 1990s players in Beat The Invincible?
Yes. In Beat The Invincible you draft legends from country × era packs — including Netherlands in the 1990s — then pick a formation and try to beat The Invincible.