Ruud Gullit

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ruud Gullit
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 1, 1962(1962-09-01)
Age	62
Birthplace	Amsterdam
Country	Netherlands
Birth City	North Holland
Horoscope	Virgo

Ruud Gullit Biography

Ruud Gullit is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on September 1, 1962 in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. A Dutch forward, midfielder, and defender who helped AC Milan win three Serie A title titles and two European Cups between 1987 and 1993. He was the Dutch Footballer-of-the-Year in 1986 and 1987, and won the 1987 Ballon d’Or. He also was a member the Dutch national football team from 1981 through 1994.

After retiring, he went to TV and was able to interview prominent figures in both sports and politics like He went into TV after retiring, getting to interview notable figures in sports as well as politics, such as Nelson Mandela..

Gullit developed his football skills in the confines of the Rozendwarsstraat, and street football was instrumental in his formative years. Gullit’s first team were the Meerboys, where he joined as a junior in 1970. At the age of ten, however, Gullit moved from the Jordaan to Amsterdam Old West where he played street football alongside Frank Rijkaard. Gullit joined the DWS club after his move, and came to the attention of the Dutch youth team, where he played alongside future full international teammates, Erwin Koeman, Ronald Koeman and Wim Kieft.

In 1978, Gullit signed professionally for HFC Haarlem under coach and former West Bromwich Albion player Barry Hughes. Gullit made 91 league appearances for Haarlem, scoring 32 goals. He made his debut for the club at just 16 years old, becoming at the time the youngest player in the history of the Eredivisie. In his first year at Haarlem, the club finished bottom of the Eredivisie, but bounced back the following season winning the Eerste Divisie. Gullit was named as the best player in the Eerste Divisie that season. In the 1981–82 season, Gullit was in fine form as Haarlem finished fourth and qualified for Europe for the only time in their history. In that same season, Gullit scored the goal he would later consider his finest: “Playing against Utrecht I went past four defenders and then the goalkeeper, and scored. It was an unforgettable goal for me.” Hughes was so impressed with the young Gullit that he described him as the “Dutch Duncan Edwards”.

His father was a teacher and his mother worked in a nearby museum.

Ruud Gullit Net Worth

Ruud Gullit is one of the richest Soccer Player from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ruud Gullit 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He grew up in Amsterdam in a single room on two levels.

He was the Chelsea Player of Year 1996 and helped Chelsea win an FA Cup 1997.

Ruud Gullit (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈryt ˈxʏlɪt] ( listen ) ; born Rudi Dil; 1 September 1962) is a Dutch football manager and former footballer who played professionally in the 1980s and 1990s as a midfielder or forward. He was the captain of the Netherlands national team that was victorious at UEFA Euro 1988 and was also a member of the squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup and Euro 1992.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ruud Gullit height 6 ft 3 in Ruud weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ruud Gullit Dating?

According to our records, Ruud Gullit married to Estelle Cruijff , Cristina Pensa , Yvonne de Vries. As of December 1, 2023, Ruud Gullit’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1985, Gullit moved to PSV for 1.2 million Dutch guilders and wound up scoring 46 goals in 68 league appearances for the team. Gullit was again named Footballer of the Year in 1986 as he helped PSV capture the Eredivisie crown, a feat they repeated the following year. It was at PSV that Gullit really began to establish himself as a world class footballer and his distinctive, dreadlocked appearance made certain that he would catch the eye of Europe’s biggest clubs. Gullit was also singled out for criticism by large numbers of Feyenoord supporters, who branded him a “wolf” and accused him of moving to Eindhoven for money.

Facts & Trivia

Ruud Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Ruud Gullit celebrates birthday on September 1 of every year.

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, he was a versatile player, playing in numerous positions during his career. In 2004, he was named one of the Top 125 greatest living footballers as part of FIFA’s 100th anniversary celebration.

Why is Ruud Gullit so good?

In his pomp he was a mightily impressive sight. He had the full super-skill toolkit in his feet, could dribble past four players and slot it home any time you like, but while most would be happy with that in their armoury, Ruud was incredibly flexible and versatile.

Did Ruud Gullit win the Ballon d Or?

Gullit won the Ballon d’Or in 1987 and was named the World Soccer Player of the Year in 1987 and 1989.

Where is Ruud Gullit now?

Gullit has been working as a football pundit for several years now and continues to be associated with multiple media companies across the world including the BBC, beIN Sports and Sky Sports.

Is Ruud Gullit Indian?

In a country whose footballers have vastly originated from the African ethnicity (like Patrick Kluivert and Ruud Gullit), Winter was the name who stood out with his Indian descent. He was of Hindustani descent , making him the greatest player that India never produced.

How old is Gullit?

59 years (September 1, 1962)