Clarence Seedorf | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union

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A retired Dutch footballer and former Manager of A.C. Milan, Clarence Seedorf is regarded by many as the best midfielder of his generation, and was chosen by Pelé as part of the ‘FIFA 100’. Having appeared in 87 matches for the Netherlands, he is one of the most decorated Dutch footballers of all time, and is the only player to have won the Champions League with three different clubs: Ajax, Real Madrid and A.C. Milan.
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[@ThegunnersTThenry14]

Incredibly intelligent man.

[@ntatemohlomi2884]

Almost as if we're surprised by it? May it be because he's a mere footballer/sportsman? I have listened to many an Oxford graduate who were not as impressive.

[@languagelover8102]

Two days ago he accepted Islam ❤️

[@eduardosalamanca3398]

How can he not be when he speaks 5 languages?

[@mankydave67]

Totally - regarding his intelligence. He speaks like 1000 languages. Was a great footballer and I’ve always loved his humility.

[@mankydave67]

@Serenity How do you know that or are you just a keyboard warrior laced with a tonne of toxicity. But yes, Clarence is extremely intelligent.

[@onlyweatherlol93]

Sitting on the table so he can see the audience clearly, wonderful gesture.

[@RH-zf3ki]

One of the most decorated Dutch players ever. Outside football, He has a master's degree in Business from Bocconi University in Milan. And speaks six languages fluently. Incredible.

[@fromspace6774]

It is 7 languages

[@jsaiyed1738]

@@fromspace6774 even better

[@rublaj]

he came to end his carrer in Brazil because his wife is Brazilian and he played for Botafogo. He was frequent in Brazilian TV, speaking portuguese!... great guy!

[@yosefhezekiah4818]

instablaster.

[@Ze_Pequeno.067]

Surinamese man🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷

[@weps8983]

I always got the sense this guy was a class act and this proves it

[@aneeshkrishnan231]

WEPS 89 true that! I second

[@raphaeldelaghetto4]

I’m only 4 mins into it and I’ve come to this conclusion

[@cornel2064]

Suriname is proud of you Clarence!

[@TheHotrod017]

Extremely surprised by his demeanour..What a man..He just demands attention , really listen to every word he has to say...One of my favourite footballers ever but great human being

[@MrChanolo]

Clever, articulate and classy man. Of course, outstanding footballer

[@Ghostdog_89]

I'm an AC Milan fan for over 20 years and Clarence Seedorf was my absolutely favorite player during all this time. And his mind and the way he thinks was obviously projected in the style he was playing. Thank you for this great talk. I just want all of us to be aware how lucky we are: we have KZbin with tons of useful and interesting videos on it which are free precious food for our mind. Let's appreciate it, please. And Clarence stated it very well that if we have time for playing PS or stuff like that, it means we also have time to read a book or to have a KZbin lecture on arts, philosophy, electronics, ocean life etc. Please, use your time properly, know the value of it and remember - you're lucky. Thank you!

[@onlyweatherlol93]

One of my favourite footballers. Won the Champions League with three different clubs and could really dominate a midfield battle. Intelligent on and off the pitch. Legendary

[@Dmdm_dm]

Lol when I typed "Seedorf interview", I had no idea he'd given an Oxford interview speaking like a true scholar and thinker. Wow

[@fathergascoigne4609]

The Professor

[@TheMaxPower82]

What a class act. As a supporter, I'm proud to have witnessed him wearing the shirt of AC Milan. Clarence ❤

[@jakhaughton6675]

Nice bloke. Not often professional footballers are genuine. May all your dreams come true Clarence

[@Everton_Ferreira]

Much respect for Clarence. Great player and great person as well.

[@lorenzoscirocco9873]

Class act.. His whole soccer career as well as his life. Respect...

[@dukeplayz6813]

*Football.

[@sugarray6250]

One of my favourite footballers of all time. Guy was a genius.

[@minchutong9296]

I’m an Utd fan. I always admire Seedorf. Great player , even a greater man.

[@nicholasgood470]

So Proud to also be Dutch - Seedorf is a legend - super intelligent on the ball and also in English !!

[@habier.6317]

One of the greatest!!

[@beatnuts1uk]

You betcha! What a great gentleman he is!

[@Tubingonline1]

Loved this and will cherish these 48.27 minutes forever. Thanks Oxford Union for this opportunity. You are empowering us. 👍

[@elliotjones3324]

Great player and man, so humble

[@tom80cruse]

Milan legend!

[@shinybrightbuddha]

A Great Player & a humble man. quite like his suit too

[@nonfungibletracks6199]

This is such an underrated session. I can only say that the group did not fully utilize the opportunity. He is very composed, collected and extremely thoughtful with his answers.

[@jakyjak3563]

Legend... beast... Gentleman, a complete midfielder

[@tonynacion]

9:14 the Drive to achieve the objectives thanks you great leader Clarence

[@Milanredblack]

Clarence has always proven to be a champion on and off football pitch. we miss you leggenda. GO AC Milan

[@KakaACMiIan]

Forza Milan!

[@s.c4596]

Was suprising when he mentioned "taarabt and Morocco I personally had big expectations from adel he is much better adult now and more responsible and professional player " his awareness and understanding of life is remarkable it is part of his football life but nothing to do with the game .this guy is more that a legendary footballer this brother is AWAKENED SOUL

[@ndlugani2008]

This needs 1 million views excellent talk. Thank-you!

[@craigfairlie9247]

Remember him being absolutely class on the park, but didn't know just how great he was, off the park too.

[@VillaBoys123]

A God amongst men.

[@t3b0g0]

True.

[@asma-mushtaq]

A great man amongst many ordinary men would be a better and truer way to express it, even if less expressive and less eloquent. Don't get carried away in over praising people. It won't take away from your admiration and it'll stay true statement for the duration of someone's character staying intact.

[@Janak217]

Wow wow wow wow , one of the greatest midfielders of all time is here as well? This is just brilliant, HE is just brilliant 👏👏

[@canecorsomolosser3294]

Glad I saw him when he was young and came to the head team. Still have one photo, begin of his career, very happy with that. Great example for everyone and enjoyed to see him on the pitch 👌pure masterclass On and Off the pitch. Proud to be Ajax fan ❤️💯

[@locjacko129]

I like his voice.

[@user-fk9md2il4d]

One of most successful Dutch football players, if not the most. 4 champions leagues, and won trophies with every european club he played with.

[@LennoxLewis-wq1uc]

Seedorf wij als Surinamers zijn trots op jou

[@chekroun2534]

Ik als Marokkaan ben ook trots op hem. een geweldig mens en voetballer. voor mij een van de beste voetballers aller tijden.

[@cosmopoliet]

ZEKER WETEN JIJ BENT ONGETWIJFELT EEN VOORBEELD VOOR ONS SURINAMERS,EN OOK VOOR ANDEREN,..BIG UP BRO !!!!!!!!!!

[@Jeroen3052]

And he was this thoughtfull at age 16, one of Hollands greatest players

[@maggotbrain7499]

He was already thoughtful in nursery school, where he took care of the other toddlers. There are some books written about Seedorf.

[@ceeydom1636]

Amazingly talented Clarence what a beautiful mind and brain

[@jayaz9113]

" Do I empower people or do I work on fear "? " Do I encourage people to be creative or do I kill the creativity because I wanna control everything?"

[@vmorita]

This guy is my inspiration.

[@dennishendrikx3228]

The most underrated player in all of Dutch history. From the moment he left to Italy, he couldn't do anything good. Fully confident he left The Netherlands, said he couldn't learn anymore, here. In his case he was right. It's sad that this gentleman, and first class player never was to flourish in the national team. He had opinion against him, people just branded him a "smart ass". We have a tradition of missing penalties, yet Seedorf's seems to be named first, always. If anyone is allowed to judge players, and people, it's Clarence Seedorf.

[@ronbonora7872]

A great mind and great athlete too!

[@Tubingonline1]

Great leader and an even greater human being.

[@emersonmalomar3091]

Respect respect and respect for you Sir Clarence Seedorf!

[@mauricematla4953]

Yes he WAS a great player (eventhough from the wrong team) but much more important he IS a great man.

[@pedroparamo4938]

Real class, amazing person.

[@johnbatziolas780]

Great player and Legend, Only thing I don't like is his Milan team beating us LFC in UCL final 2007. But top draw career and he deserved his success.

[@user-qx7vf5kk1n]

What about LFC beating us in 2005? That is more tragic for us, than that one in 2007 for sure!

[@adityachirimar7689]

Seedorf is like Scholes: One of the greatest central midfielders of all time, who was rated highest by his peers. A class act, and a world class player throughout his career.

[@thunderhammer593]

Scholes is an excellent player...but clearly inferior to Steven Gerrard....in terms of individual achievements...scholes is nowhere near Lampard let alone Gerrard......

[@thunderhammer593]

@Mark Owusu ok Gerrard was included in the champions league XI of the 21st century(only English player to do so)...has the record for most premier league XI appearances with 8.....has a ballon d'or top 3 finish....2 time English player of the year...has far more England caps then scholes..do you have some facts...or is it just hoopla

[@samkelo3598]

I think that view you have expressed is probably one of the reasons why the Engliah team did not win trophies during that time. Scholes was more respected and appreciated from outside the Premiership. Most non-English players from around Europe and outside Europe, who played with and against Scholes hold him in higher regard.

[@rublaj]

He is a public speaker like he was a player: Classy.

[@empessoa3280]

Pure class.

[@kimsolberg6724]

what a legend. more of this

[@mariopino2137]

Hi! I have a suggestion. It could imply some effort, but in the description of the video (just above the video) would be amazing to see each question with their time/link. Thanks for this channel, it is amazing!

[@beatonthedonis]

The bass in his voice actually damaged the ancient manuscripts around him.

[@OkoSamuel-ic3xl]

I pray God give u the strength too continue ur goodness in life

[@andreluanmacedo9982]

Known in Bra(s!)il as the one who plays with a tuxedo on. Such an elegant intellectual.

[@bayemoniher4260]

Wise and intelligent Thnx Seedorf

[@rickfool1452]

dignified

[@ShogoJesulanke]

Well spoken Seedorf

[@orkfund]

Respect

[@tricklessmagic]

A class act

[@dorianwright6854]

Class act.

[@truthseeker8166]

Very intelligent.

[@qzer1rules2]

A really wise man!

[@MrGoalissimo]

seedorf has more to him than his football identity but it is interesting to see how dominate he can be in the world of football it is almost it only little world which is isolated from society rules. His playing style was purely based on footballing vision it doesn't matter how fast you can run but how quickly you can think and move the ball around.

[@bayemoniher4260]

Example of the human being, never change his behaviour he is good to all even in real life.

[@edb-uz3hw]

What a class act

[@eopujvrswg]

Legend

[@rodrigocancela9866]

Bruh he is all around even outside the pitch

[@muhammadyousufbashir4067]

Underrated comment

[@axldelonge3242]

Grande Clarence!

[@onurwall4201]

Seedorf respect bro!!

[@suitedandbootedtv]

Please do more footballers!

[@jonathanmuvindi6660]

This is the professor of football .

[@elvism5337]

clas act! great man

[@spelf]

World class player world class human 👏👏👏👏

[@galachoxy]

Dutch players are very intelligent and nice on the interview. #RVP #RVN #CS #EVDS

[@nihatsavmaz6677]

According to Ruud van Nistelrooy Clarence Seedorf is the stronges human being on earth.

[@AngoNL035SD]

Mr Champions league!

[@Zaidini]

FORZA CLARENCE!

[@TomtomWaits]

12:57 "You've got so many leaders in one space and AH AH AH AH"

[@davidniyankuru8469]

Legend #CS

[@jeffhartwig5283]

I would hope that he is given the opportunity to be the Dutch National team manager! Especially after the display at Euro 2021...

[@d1want34]

Rockefeller?

[@majohladky3249]

True king on Ucl. You Cant change my mind

[@schoenbaard]

Why doesn't the host even introduce him?

[@eopujvrswg]

schoenbaard because literally everyone knows who the fuck he is

[@KZBloodonthesand]

schoenbaard the video starts with audience audio clapping so clearly the introduction was edited out😑

[@Phil19er]

pround of my milan legend

[@bharatnaidu4785]

Is it only me or does anyone else think that 90's & 2000's had a better set of midfielders across the leagues than now ??

[@WildanKarim]

Proud to have him as Milan legend #ForzaSeedorf #ForzaMilan

[@whaem]

That is a very funny joke at 17:50 !

[@dutchymon]

I hope Seedorf coaches in the MLS.

[@hamzah6731]

I do remember him and cafu schooled Cr7

[@eddymkwambe574]

Rood Van Nistelrooy too

[@thegreatgrumdini]

Still salty about that champions league loss I see Clarence 😂 I love these videos 👌

[@s1monz]

What's up with the awkward perching on the desk?

[@onlyweatherlol93]

How is it awkward? Stop being preposterous

[@peterlowery8412]

Did you watch the video? He explains that he wants to see the audience better

[@onlyweatherlol93]

@@peterlowery8412 He needs to rewatch it... Just find his comment petulant

[@langstonsblues]

true pan african

[@gerritgeibeb8554]

Coach made a blunder that day of replacing Crespo instead of Shevschenko

[@ShogoJesulanke]

Hi Clarence, I'm interested in communication. I studied communication

[@soccer_99686]

The Professor

[@eurioshinderu]

Form is temporary. Class is permanent.

[@special-t-419onurbandictio9]

I went to a school in Bristol and we got Chris akabusi and they get seedorf smh!!!

[@coenpietersen272]

He's been like this since he was a teenager. Mister know it all.

[@canecorsomolosser3294]

Toch ongelofelijk om te zien idd. Zat net nog ff een oude te kijken met Wilfred Genee 😭🤣, geen spat veranderd. Prachtige voetballer, prachtig mens 👍

[@bkzlatan]

His speech his education his IQ is propably higher than all of this guys there.

[@almaz5316]

What a brain.