Ruud Gullit
Professional footballer and manager
Born
September 1st, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A footballer and manager with a distinguished career in the sport. Played primarily as an attacking midfielder and forward, contributed to clubs like PSV Eindhoven, AC Milan, and Chelsea. Achieved notable success in the Netherlands national team, winning the UEFA European Championship in 1988. Transitioned into management after a successful playing career, taking on roles in various clubs including Chelsea, where he won the FA Cup.
Won the UEFA European Championship in 1988
Secured multiple Serie A titles with AC Milan
Coached Chelsea to an FA Cup victory in 1997
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