Ruud Gullit

Professional footballer and manager

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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