A complete and versatile player, Gullit epitomised the ethos of Total Football as he was naturally adept in several positions,
Ivory Coast have leapt up the latest Fifa world rankings.
The other candidates are ex-Chelsea boss Avram Grant, former Italy midfielder Marco Tardelli, Swiss Michel Pont and Spaniard Juan Ignicio Jimenez.
Krol has worked extensively across Africa, having held positions in Egypt, South Africa and Tunisia.
Nigeria international striker Uche Nwofor believes his move to Belgian side Lierse S.K will aid his progression as a player.
Transfer deadline day - The 29-year-old played for the Dutch club between 2008-2012, spending the first half of 2011 on loan at United Arab Emirates side Al Ahli.
THIRD PLACE
12th July 2014
Brazil vs Netherlands 0:3
SEMI-FINALS
9th July 2014
Netherlands vs Argentina 2:4
Argentina reached the final - win on penalty shoot-out
QUARTER-FINALS
5th July 2014
Netherlands vs Costa Rica 4:3
Netherlands reached the semi-finals. Through on penalties
Arjen Robben
Though often classified as a forward, he usually plays behind the forwards as a winger. Robben is known for his dribbling skills, speed, crossing ability and his accurate left foot long-range shots from the right wing.
The national team coaches of Netherlands at the World Cups
World Cup 2026
Ronald Koeman
World Cup 2022
Louis van Gaal
World Cup 2014
Louis van Gaal
World Cup 2010
Bert van Marwijk
World Cup 2006
Marco van Basten
World Cup 1998
Guus Hiddink
World Cup 1994
Dick Advocaat
World Cup 1990
Leo Beenhakker
World Cup 1978
Ernst Happel
World Cup 1974
Rinus Michels
World Cup 1938
Bob Glendenning
World Cup 1934
Bob Glendenning