Cruyff died aged 68, in Barcelona on Thursday, following a lengthy battle with lung cancer.
One of the most iconic footballers of all time, Cruyff won countless major honours during his 20-year professional career.
Cruyff was also a successful manager, winning two Dutch Cups with Ajax, before again making the switch to Barcelona. There, he would win four consecutive league titles between 1991 and 1994.
Following the news, a number of clubs and organisations have been sharing their tributes to the legendary Cruyff.
KNVB: It is with great sadness that we’ve learnt of the death of Johan #Cruyff. Words cannot express the loss we feel. #14
FC Barcelona: We’ll always love you, Johan. Rest in peace.
La Liga: La Liga mourns the passing of Johan Cruyff and sends its condolences to his relatives and to the Barca family.
The English FA: We are saddened to hear of Johan Cruyff’s passing. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Bundesliga: The Bundesliga is in mourning with the Dutch football family after the passing of #JohanCruyff.
AC Milan: A great rival for AC Milan, an idol and mentor to Marco Van Basten: goodbye Johan Cruyff, you will be missed!
Liverpool FC: Rest in peace, Johan Cruyff.
Manchester United: Everybody at #mufc is saddened to hear of Johan Cruyff’s passing – he was a true football legend.
Aston Villa: RIP Johan Cruyff, an innovator and a real football giant.
West Bromwich Albion: A brilliant football move named after you – now that’s making your mark. RIP the great Johan Cruyff #14
A vast number of tributes were also incoming from individuals from the football world, including players past and present.
Ronald Koeman: Deeply saddened by the death of my best coach and best friend. Thanks for everything. Forever in our heart.
Ossie Ardiles: Johan Cruyff. Extraordinary player. One of the best ever. Had the privilege to play with him twice.
Jurgen Klinsmann: Very sad news about the death of legend Johan Cruyff. What an amazing player, coach, teacher and person he was.
Vincent Kompany: RIP Johan Cruyff. True football royalty. I don’t think anyone has ever influenced the game as much as he has done. #JohanCruyff
Xabi Alonso: The ‘14’ will never be the same. RIP Johan Cruyff
Alessandro Del Piero: Thank you genius.
Steve Archibald: RIP Johan Cruyff, it was a great privilege knowing him, really nice man and a magnificent player and manager, sincere condolences to family
Sir Trevor Brooking: “He was the conductor of the Dutch team. They were magnificent. He is one of the greatest players I was lucky enough to ever see.”
Glenn Hoddle: Very sad to hear the news of Johan Cruyff, fantastic player and a sad loss to the football world. My condolences to his family
Yaya Toure: Shocked by the sad news about Johan Cruyff. RIP.
Jamie Carragher: Johan Cruyff one of the most influential figures on our game we’ve ever seen. RIP
Sergio Ramos: Goodbye to one of the all-time legends of football. Player and coach ahead of his time. RIP Johan Cruyff.
Gary Lineker: Sad to hear that Johan Cruyff has died. Football has lost a man who did more to make the beautiful game beautiful than anyone in history.
Christian Eriksen: R.I.P Johan Cruyff
Graeme LeSaux: Football changed for me forever after the first time I watched Johan Cruyff play. #14
Ian Rush: Very saddened by the passing of Johan Cruyff – a dear friend unbelievable player and a national hero!!
Peter Schmeichel: Terrible news that Johan Cryuff has passed away. One of the greatest players ever, a true giant in our game, he will be sadly missed. RIP
And, it wasn’t just the world of football paying tribute to Cruyff.
David Lynn, PGA Tour golfer: Had the pleasure of playing golf with Johan Cruyff a few times,even had him perform ‘the turn’ on a tee with golf ball once, RIP true legend
Michael Vaughan, former England cricket captain: “Gutted about Johan Cruyff .. My youth was spent trying to ‘Cruyff turn’ all my pals … #RIPJohanCruyff.”