We create space for children to sport and play

Johan Cruyff Foundation

The Johan Cruyff Foundation supports and develops impactful sports and play projects all around the world. We focus on children and youngsters for whom sport  isn’t a guaranteed part of their lives. We put this into practice by sports projects for children with special needs,  by setting up outdoor sports facilities in deprived areas and social sports programs. Through these actions we create space.  

Space to grow. Space to make friends. Space to improve both their physical and mental health.  

Space to become who they are.  

Sports projects for children with special needs

We support and develop sport projects for children with special needs.

Setting up outdoor sports facilities

We create space for children in deprived areas though our projects (Special) Cruyff Courts and Schoolyard14.

Social sports programs

We empower youth through our programs and events like Heroes of the Cruyff Courts and the Streetwise Cup.

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Jubilee edition Cruyff Legacy 14K

The tenth edition of the Cruyff Legacy 14K was one big celebration. Over 8,000 participants lined up at the start of this year. Runners and walkers gathered at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam to take action for the Johan Cruyff Foundation. Together, they raised an incredible amount of €851.639, making sport possible for children with special needs.