Ruud Krol
Dutch football player and coach
Born
March 24th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Netherlands
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A professional football player and coach, this individual played predominantly as a defender. He spent a significant part of his playing career with Ajax, winning multiple Eredivisie titles and the European Cup in 1971. Additionally, this player represented the Netherlands national team, participating in three FIFA World Cups, including the runner-up finish in 1974. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and managed various clubs, including stints in South Africa and Italy, demonstrating a commitment to developing football in those regions.
Winning the European Cup with Ajax in 1971
Reaching the FIFA World Cup final in 1974
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