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Gullit won the Ballon d'Or in 1987 and was named the World Soccer Player of the Year in 1987 and 1989. Normally an attacking midfielder, [6] he was a versatile player, playing in numerous positions during his career.
Jul 1, 1998 · Ruud Gullit is a retired Dutch footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for clubs like Milan and Chelsea. He also represented the Netherlands national team and won several trophies, including the European Cup and the UEFA Cup.
During the final two years of his playing career, Gullit assumed the role of player-manager. Thanks to his eye-catching style and demeanor, Gullit played a big part in the “foreign revolution” which saw many international stars join the Premier League.
Just a few men in Chelsea history can be said to have heralded a completely new era at the club but Ruud Gullit was undoubtedly one. When the former European Footballer of the Year was signed in the summer of 1995 from AC Milan, never before had a player of such world renown arrived at Stamford Bridge.
Jun 14, 2023 · The former Dutch star recalls the team's triumphant campaign, from the opening defeat by the USSR to the final victory over the same opponents. He also shares his memories of Rinus Michels, Whitney Houston and his famous goal.
Jan 2, 2024 · From his elegant playing style to his influential role in the legendary AC Milan team of the late '80s, Gullit's impact on the beautiful game is truly unparalleled. Discover the story behind...
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.
