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Ruud Gullit (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈryt ˈxʏlɪt] ⓘ; born Rudi Dil; 1 September 1962) is a Dutch former footballer and subsequent manager who played professionally in the 1980s and 1990s as a defender, midfielder or forward.
Jul 1, 1998 · Right Winger. Name in home country: Rudi Dil Gullit Date of birth/Age: Sep 1, 1962 (61) Place of birth: Amsterdam Height: N/A Citizenship: Netherlands. Suriname Position: Midfield - Attacking Midfield Foot: N/A Current club: Retired Joined: Jul 1, 1998 Contract expires: - Further information.
Jun 14, 2023 · Ruud Gullit might have buckled under the weight of expectation at the 1988 UEFA European Championship, unable to maintain the form that had seen him crowned the best player in the world. Yet with...
Ruud Gullit. D uring his playing career, Ruud Gullit was renowned for two things above all else: his outstanding skill with the ball and his iconic dreadlocks. Capable of playing anywhere on the field, Gullit successfully combined his athleticism and daunting physical stature with graceful poise and technical ability.
Jun 4, 2020 · Ruud Gullit looks back to the summer of 1995 and his arrival at Chelsea, when he joined a very different Premier League scene.
Gullit became the first overseas and the first black manager to win the FA Cup, and Chelsea's long 26-year wait for a trophy was over. Gullit lifts the FA Cup in 1997
Ruud Gullit soon became the symbol of the first triumphs achieved by Arrigo Sacchi. Unpredictable, physically powerful, deadly in the air, he started as a sweeper and then moved forward becoming one of the finest attackers in the world.
The former Ballon d'Or winner moved to the Premier League and went on to become player-manager of the Blues. View the profile of manager Ruud Gullit, including his management record, trophies and awards, on the official website of the Premier League.
In celebration of Black History Month, we look back at the special place Ruud Gullit holds in British football, telling his story from the moment he arrived at Chelsea to incredible fanfare.
A classic example was Ruud Gullit, who was unquestionably one of the greatest players of his generation, having won the Ballon d'Or in 1987 and then captaining the Netherlands to European Championships glory the following year, playing as a No. 10 just behind Marco van Basten.
