The Story of Dennis "The Iceman" Bergkamp

[@theretroroute]

1994 was the first ever US World Cup, not North American. Apologies for the error.

[@meccamedinah5639]

you do good man, chill...

[@BSG1892]

Coming from a family of United fans, they would go nuts when I would say Bergkamp was my favourite player as a kid over any of the United ones. Sometimes you just have to appreciate greatness. He was such a silky smooth player, one of the best I’ve ever seen on the ball

[@AnagramGinger]

Dennis Bergkamp Dennis Bergkamp Dennis Bergkamp! Dennis Bergkamp! DENNIS BERGKAMP DENNIS BERGKAMP DENNIS BERGKAAAAMP AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Gets me every time. His most memorable goal by far, and this commentator made it legendary. I can’t hear his name without thinking of this goal.

[@Brodaddy1000]

There is bear cum! There is bear cum! There is bear cum! There is bear cum! There is bear cum! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaa!

[@Leogunner2]

Scored the best goal of anyone's career against Newcastle. What a player, what a blessing to have been alive and witness his skill. Legend!

[@Slinky82]

Crazy that goal, and to think people asked whether it was intentional or not 🙄

[@babskilover]

Bergkamp himself considers his goal against Argentina in 1998 (quarter finals, last minute) to be his greatest goal. Crazy to think of all the brilliant goals he produced.

[@minnielee3399]

Was you there at the match?

[@Leogunner2]

@@minnielee3399 No, I watched on TV but it was the second most breathtaking moment I've ever experienced as a fan. The greatest moment was Michael Thomas winning the league with the last kick of the game (nearly) at Anfield 1989. Bergkamp was a joy to watch and that goal was magical. Like i say, truely blessed!

[@stephaneproux6225]

Yes! And the winning goal against Argentina in the 1/4 finals of the WC 98 was not bad either. By the way we should have had a final France-Holland that would have been a far more interesting and close final than France-Brazil...

[@fawzijarrah5135]

His goal against Argentina was so inspiring that it made me an instant football fan and a Dutch fan as well. Two birds one stone. Thanks Bergkamp.

[@abdullaalmhdawi838]

I can't describe my feelings right now i now dennis bergkamp is not the most recognized player in that era but for me he is the best of all times and that not exaggeration of hes abilities. Hs class touch elegance intelligent movement was indescribable his feet both legs control and usag... Thank for this video

[@UKKC80s]

He was in an Era where foreign players graced the premier league, zola, Di Canio, Cantona, solano, Asprilla.. It was a golden generation and football started to become beautiful to watch.. Not just a brawl.. but now with flair and class touches and passes. Made our league better whether people agree or not.

[@lilliankeane5731]

Yes you’re right, he had an elegant touch and movement. Agile and intelligent.

[@Hisfirstkill]

Never seen Messi score like Dennis

[@bxrxxy]

@@Hisfirstkill sure, the furthest is Messi score like Nwankwo Kanu

[@Hisfirstkill]

@@bxrxxy Kanu I seen many times as at Ajax loved him. Same as Finidi

[@Matt-uv8rz]

I'll confess to hating on Bergkamp for many years for punching in the winning goal against Argentina in 98. But with that being in the past, and with time to reflect, it was a beautiful bit of play. Great first touch and a perfect finish. And the ball that was sent to him on that play was absolutely beautiful. Bergkamp was a great player.

[@rayphal]

Great Video! Bergkamp is still underrated and many young Fans of football still don't know who impressive the Iceman was oder his career

[@waynemarks2870]

If anyone underrated him they know nothing about football

[@nairblooc]

i dont think he's underrated at all.

[@bonfacemarube6196]

That goal against Newcastle is arguably one of the best in the history of football.

[@sargonsblackgrandfather2072]

I became a Gunner because of Bergkamp and Overmars, my mum was Dutch.

[@mwhearn1]

I remember watching the 1998 world cup Holland vs Argentina game in a pub in Sydney Australia. I was with my handful of Dutch friends and we were all dressing in orange. the rest of the pub were mostly English and Irish back packers, who didn't really care about the game. But we cheered and made so much noise during the match that when Bergkamp scored his amazing goal, the whole pub exploded....except for the poor 1 guy from Argentina. Good times.

[@MK-tl4nl]

great story :)

[@SupertrampIndaeyo3013]

Probably the greatest Arsenal player I have ever seen- Manchester United Fan

[@zully8290]

Just can't forget Bergkamp. The perfect player

[@TheToledoTrumpton]

My favorite player of all time, without any serious rival.

[@carlislepanting5219]

Belize central america I'm from and i agree totally !! Although I'm a Real Madrid fan

[@brianferry4592]

Get a room you absolute reject

[@nordicgaming2572]

His vision and first touch was out of this world. Thierry Henry stated on several occasions that Bergkamp was the best player he ever played with, and that says something about how good he was. Far from perfect if you wanna be real about it, a genuine teamplayer nonetheless.

[@philippbehrend5559]

to me the two most unbelievable facts are: that such a small country has produced so many legendary soccer players, and that they have never won the world cup

[@dimrrider9133]

Yes we feel so proud that it hurts at the end 😆

[@prasannabalaji1886]

So proud our club had such an awesome player ❤️

[@datpham1439]

I love the extensive research and the smooth voice of the narrator. I remember as a kid reading that Bergkamp insisted on playing as a center back early in his career to learn how the enemy thinks! Great work Mister Retro.

[@nmarcus7233]

He was Arsenal’s catalyst for greatness in the 90s like Cantona was for Man Utd.

[@sprinter1832]

N Marcus Who? Kerry Catona????

[@nmarcus7233]

@@sprinter1832 *My bad 😂

[@BanjoLuke1]

I cannot argue with that. Wright was the machine and the defence (really one player multiplied by four) were significant. But Bergkamp was the match on the tinder. A genius.

[@Tyrionownesall]

The love I had for this man as a young arsenal fan growing up was immense. I was at Leicester for that hatrick and it was just incredible

[@deadmanwalking213]

I’m from india and still remember watching that Goal he scored against New Castle. Still remember it like yesterday. I think it was the first year when I had access to watch English premier league. Was hooked to the Gunners instantly

[@tshepophakathi5734]

One of my favorite players of all time. What a player he was. Loved him.

[@Realist112]

Seen this guy playing in the stadiums. It was pure magic.

[@MrReese]

Players like Bergkamp and Henry were not only brilliant, they also really loved the club, which has become very rare these days. The official Arsenal YT channel has documentaries about these greats that I can really recommend as well.

[@sheikhmbaba7340]

The Legend 🔴⚪❤, he made it look easy with his sexy controls n goals. His goal against Newcastle has never been repeated. #TheIceMan

[@gugi233]

That goal against newcastle should be considered as one of the most ridiculous goals in the history of football . I mean ffs you cant even do that on playstation let alone in real life. Absolutely insane touch and creativity. IMHO one of the top 3 best goals ever scored without a shadow of a doubt.

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

Back when the EPL was really kicking into gear. Players like Bergkamp were main attractions to people outside of England. Not that there wasnt eyes on the league but players like him definitely brought more eyes to the English game. He was unbelievable to watch and he could have the most boring of games and out of nothing he would create magic. That's what top players do on good or bad days. Arsenal were so lucky to have this legend grace Highbury.

[@metallicbigtoe3949]

You have as much passion for this work as Bergkamp had for playing football, honestly, you're content is sooo good 👍

[@UKKC80s]

When Bergkamp scored against Argentina I was in Ibiza... We had watched Argentina Knock us out of world cup 1998..so all of us supporting Holland in that game. The goal was brilliant.

[@sosoanngeyoutube]

My kinda player! Bergkamp, Firmino, Zidane, Totti, Baggio, Guti, Iniesta, Ronaldinho, etc

[@Xgeneration28]

Hold up hold up the only player to ever have first second and third in the same goal of the month haha love it

[@jcdova29]

Beautiful football and a class act. A true Arsenal icon.

[@Redhotsaycool123]

His goal away to Newcastle in 0-2 win for Arsenal was sheer brilliance,audacity,speed of thought & movement showed he was 3/4 seconds ahead of those around him...a bargain at £7 million...the memories never fade,..thank you iceman😘

[@user-qs5zj7vh7j]

Thanks for thus video. As a dutchie born in 97 i missed the story of bergkamp. Your video made me see his greatness in full glory and i will forever appreciate the player bergkamp more. In the netherlands its always about van Basten or some of those legends but Bergkamp should enjoy more fame imo :)

[@nmarcus7233]

He really should. Tremendous footballer and the best Dutch talent of his generation.

[@waynemarks2870]

This video still doesn't do him justice. Class video still though

[@HHUK]

I'm glad you appreciate him, I got into football just as Bergkamp joined Arsenal. His technique was amazing, I'd never seen anyone understand the weight of a ball like he did. Even his away performances in Europe were sublime considering he travelled separately by bus and it took a few days.

[@adamluck3165]

The greatest world cup goal ever against Argentina, the ice man innt, part of the invicables under arson wenger, played like a Dutch man with the grace of a French man, i am die hard Middlesbrough football and England but this guy, there is God and there is the peaky blinders plus the stone fukin roses and oasis happy Mondays Rkid lucky boro fc liveforever 🎉

[@amitshukla8379]

I'm not an arsenal "fan" in the traditional sense but Bergkamp is my favourite PL player of all time. I love football and intelligent players have always fascinated me. Bergkamp is on top of the list in terms of intelligent players to grace the premier league 🙌🏽 I'm a life long Leicester city fan and I was at filbert street when arsenal drew 3-3 with us with Bergkamp scored that stunning hattrick (mentioned in this vid). It's still my favourite game at filbert street.

[@MrMmnngghh]

Hi Amit, my girlfriend at the time was working behind the press bar in the Carling Stand suite at Filbert Street. Some of the journalists, including writers from national papers, started drinking up and leaving when the score was 0-2. She asked them why, and one of them said "I've already got my story". Just think, that lazy wanker was more interested in getting back on the M1 early than staying until the end, doing his job, and witnessing one of the greatest finishes to a Premier League match ever.

[@amitshukla8379]

@@MrMmnngghh 😳 wow, that is lazy journalism 😏 The amount of times Leicester city have been underestimated is crazy.

[@paulgleysteen4279]

Voor mij de beste speler die ik ooit gezien hebt. En ik heb Cruiff, Van Basten gezien. Maar puur kunst dat was bergkamp voor mij dan. Wat iemand anders daar van vind is oke. Voor mij de de allerbeste speler ooit Dennis Bergkamp.

[@kampira1]

ben het met jouw eens

[@MK-tl4nl]

100%

[@ruudvankaam1500]

Niemand, echt niemand kan tippen aan Bergkamp. Dat was pure genialiteit gegoten in het lichaam van een man.

[@hermanmertens8383]

Daar ga ik onvoorwaardelijk mee akkoord.

[@cr1s69]

Best first touch of any player ever. When I was coaching youth he was the first player I would recommend for them to watch. His last second winner v Argentina 1998 was insane.

[@nils1471]

Loved him. He was such an inspiration in my dream of becoming a professional football player myself..which never happened 😪 But what a player and boy how I miss that time span.

[@bobbubevski2719]

From a Man U supporter, I hated Arsenal & still do.........but always loved Bergkamp, top player

[@shawntan7554]

His vision is impeccable.. always light years ahead of everyone.. he could tread passes in every match for Henry or Anelka to score.. amazing player..

[@michael7949]

Mate thank you so much for making this video it is elite! I’ve got so much love for Bergkamp as an Arsenal fan and it’s annoying to have never seen him play live.

[@muhamedabdulkerim5611]

It was a delight to watch him play. He is one of the few intelligent ( I mean really intelligent) players of all time. I've always thought he could make a great Coach! Great Video & nice Memories . 🙏🙏

[@newforestpixie5297]

What a fantastic Tribute to a fantastic Player . His being named after another football legend was a prophecy of greatness 😁🏴❤️

[@UKKC80s]

Finesse, class and prob best first touch of any modern footballer I've seen grace the premier league. He was great to watch and I believe would improve any team from 90s to 2000s.

[@lyrazilvertong]

Dennis Bergkamp is my favorite player all time when I was young he was the big man always wishing he would come back to Ajax

[@Daviebhoy25cfc]

I always remember tuning into Football Italia on a Saturday morning and seeing him score a hat-trick of free kicks for Inter.

[@jz81]

He didnt score one freekick for inter

[@dimrrider9133]

@@jz81 of hattrick for inter

[@matthewmensah8703]

What a fantastic player , He had me glued to the screen when he played.. Brilliant

[@gerbentvandeveen]

Dennis! Thank you for your beautiful football. Fortunately, you have a son. Well, a "BLUE." Had education. That red is unsightly! Greetings from Spakenburg Netherlands

[@fractaled3129]

Great video. Delighted to see you give this underrated genius some well earned coverage.

[@stephaneproux6225]

As an Arsenal supporter, Dennis is still to this day the player I enjoyed watching the most in an Arsenal shirt. And I am French so not biased!

[@LiveinReykjavik]

Finally, the Iceman! Thank you for this.

[@iainsutherland1113]

Genuinely one of the best players I’ve ever seen, quite an accolade considering he played at a time when the top teams all seemed to have 4-5 world class players !!! Great video.

[@eliasseymour9549]

The greatest Arsenal player ever!

[@ruudvankaam1500]

What a beautiful video about my all time favourite player. He was absolutely brilliant! Thank you!

[@rwarr5779]

A beautiful player, very well described.

[@thefudbalklub]

I remember that WC98 goal like I just watched it live in 1998 till this day. An all timer.

[@nicholasdepasquale4320]

Great video… a video on Roberto Baggio would be great.

[@mekon04]

that team and bergkamp henry were so good im glad i saw this in my lifetime truly blessed to watch football like this

[@jetlifari]

Fantastic video about one of my all-time favourite footballers!

[@LondonLawBreaker]

I had the absolute pleasure of watching the Ice Man in his closing Arsenal career at Highbury. His work rate was unrivalled until the end

[@mrwillis5339]

The guy was incredible. The goal against Argentina is perhaps one of the most incredible sporting moments I have seen. Am not an Arsenal fan either.

[@hans6304]

I was in high school in a foreign country in the late 90s. Bergkamp was my inspiration to stay positive.

[@montybrewster7]

Dennis was by far the best import to the prelier league ever in my opinion. I just wish he'd saved his greatest moment in the league for a team other than the toon, ha ha. Great vid rr.

[@kewsiyehboah6058]

Once Again Top Notch Work.. 7.5 Million Pounds Then Denis Would Be Worth At least 10 Times - That in 2023.. And Beyond..

[@deanpaterson3219]

Wow that was a special tribute to my favourite player of all time.

[@j.c.n9718]

Fitting Tribute 🙌🏿

[@danielolusanya4901]

You put this together beautifully 👏🏾

[@theretroroute]

Thanks!

[@yujikuzasa2651]

The player that made me love football even more.

[@nathanroberts6356]

Bergkamp is the type of player we are unlikely to see again in the current era, What a shame that is, He was classy, intelligent and creative

[@bxrxxy]

in term of "classy" cant agree more, no one near. Even ozil, or zidane was insane level classy, but still far to Bergkamp.

[@abelbalbo3620]

This video deserves more views

[@Todspit]

Absolute genius I loved watching him

[@nonoasailo9690]

As a Manchester United fan, i love this guy

[@13muller9]

After his masterpiece goal against Argentina, to the best of my recollection, he only scored one goal for Holland, despite playing for 2 more years!!

[@Slinky82]

This guy was something else ! Hero of mine whilst growing up One of the best touches of a football I've ever seen. Balance of a ballerina. Clinical finisher

[@nairblooc]

Great video! Bergkamp is the reason i started supporting Arsenal. I remember how well he played in WC '94.

[@hashimbosh2445]

Great video. Thanks for the excellent content.

[@thenightspitter]

Intelligent player, 1 of my favourite all time, very nice video indeed, thank you for it, cheers

[@2psah2]

I'm so happy i've seen him play every week. (on tv, but still)

[@swaraj47]

Bergkhamp is the reason I became an arsenal die hard fan forever and is one of the greatest player in my top 10 greatest player 😊

[@jodievalentina8534]

Great video love the walks down memory lane. Need a ravenelli one or some of the Milan squad Boban Savicevic etc.. keep up the good work.

[@fergaoneill5323]

World class player

[@robs257]

miss these players that looked like men and were very humble

[@at-mccold145]

DENNISSSS BEEERGGGKAAAAMMMMPPP!!!!

[@mkram2154]

He made everyone around him better technically, just by touching the ball himself. The greatest ball manipulator I’ve ever seen.

[@landarzt1331]

Great video, as usual!

[@McCloggie]

Forget Messi, Ronaldo etc. Bergkamp is my all time favourite footballer.

[@adityadas6638]

U have a inferior choice

[@GrEnAdE737]

Thank you for this beautiful video!

[@mattcurtis3019]

Very good video

[@swampface]

all time fave!!

[@swampface]

top work theretroroom!!

[@alashrad3]

The best!

[@c23e]

Bergkamp would make any squad in any era. Background music sounds like x's whoa?

[@Benspooky]

Dennis Bergkamp did everything without thinking first

[@ozanerzos5774]

I'm sorry, need to take a minute to compose myself when I remember the beauty of the Henry Bergkamp partnership. Arsenal turned football into a work of art! Gooner till I die.

[@herbert9241]

Not an Arsenal supporter but I came dangerously close while Bergkamp was playing for them. One of my favourite players ever. Of course he wasn't the only player who made that side tick but to me they will always be 'the Bergkamp Arsenal'. So reliable. I remember he just failed to make the cut for the '98 Cup final squad as he was returning from injury. Minus the Bergkamp quotient made this a far easier equation to crack: an Arsenal winger will typically pounce on a second ball and open the scoring. Newcastle being obliged to come looking for a goal will open up opportunities for Anelka. He will miss more than he hits but will eventually notch. Shearer will be a danger - if he gets a chance. He didn't get great service that day but hit the post late on. I had Overmars + 2-0 and had a right knees-up that night. I felt sorry for Shearer, he gave everything that day but was beaten.

[@jonbrown8925]

Legend!

[@cydwelllings5583]

Great video .....Great Video

[@mrcurely]

Love the opening titles. Reminds me of childhood football tv

[@Jordinho112]

First touch is incradible

[@paulo-magum3621]

BERGKAMP , HENRY, RIVELINO, ZICO,GULLIT,BRUNO CONTI, FUTRE,PAULO FALCÃO,CHRIS WADDLE, ENZO FRANCESCOLI, ZOLA,GENTO, ARE GENIUS THAT FOOTBALL FORGOTTEN- UNFAIR

[@HallvarBTW]

Brilliant video man

[@andrealexander6077]

@Mins ((10:53)) after that spectacular goal from Dennis Bergkamp and the commentator lost it and I can't blame him, that, that response was very very powerful.