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Ruud Gullit
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Ruud Gullit is a Dutch former professional footballer and manager. Known for his ability to play multiple positions, he won the 1987 Ballon d'Or and was a long-time Netherlands national team captain,
Gullit in 2024
Gullit in 2024
Gullit and teammate Johan Cruyff during a Feyenoord training session in 1983.
Gullit and teammate Johan Cruyff during a Feyenoord training session in 1983.
Ruud Gullit of Feyenoord leaps for the ball as Sparta Rotterdam’s Louis van Gaal watches from the right during an Eredivisie match in 1983.
Ruud Gullit of Feyenoord leaps for the ball as Sparta Rotterdam’s Louis van Gaal watches from the right during an Eredivisie match in 1983.
Gullit (in the foreground) during a derby match against Ajax in 1987.
Gullit (in the foreground) during a derby match against Ajax in 1987.
Ballon d'Or
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The Ballon d'Or is an annual association football award presented by French magazine France Football since 1956 to honour the player judged to have performed the best over the previous season.
Ruud Gullit
…club also had a young Paolo Maldini, along with a more experienced Franco Baresi. Gullit's exploits with first PSV and then Milan helped him win the Ballon d'Or award in 1987 which he dedicated to Nelson Mandela. When he first arrived at Milan, Gullit initially struggled to fit in as he spoke no Italian and was…
The Ballon d'Or trophy
The Ballon d'Or trophy
December 1956 issue of France Football magazine presenting the inaugural Ballon d'Or winner—Stanley Matthews.
December 1956 issue of France Football magazine presenting the inaugural Ballon d'Or winner—Stanley Matthews.
Gianni Rivera hoisting the 1969 Ballon d'Or.
Gianni Rivera hoisting the 1969 Ballon d'Or.
Lionel Messi has won a record eight Ballons d'Or across three different decades, and holds the record for most consecutive wins, with four between 200
Lionel Messi has won a record eight Ballons d'Or across three different decades, and holds the record for most consecutive wins, with four between 2009 and 2012.