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Ruud Gullit
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Ruud Gullit

Athlete · born September 1, 1962

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Ruud Gullit is a Dutch former professional footballer and manager. Known for his ability to play multiple positions, he won the 1987 Ballon d'Or and was a long-time Netherlands national team captain, leading them to the UEFA Euro 1988 title.

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Milestones, by age

Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.

  1. ~19Joined Netherlands national association football team1981
  2. ~20Joined Feyenoord Rotterdam1982
  3. ~22Named Dutch Footballer of the Year1984
  4. ~23Joined PSV Eindhoven1985
  5. ~25Named Ballon d'Or1987
  6. ~25Joined AC Milan1987
  7. ~31Joined U.C. Sampdoria1993
  8. ~33Joined Chelsea F.C.1995

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