Gullit Joins Feyenoord from Haarlem
Ruud Gullit becomes a Feyenoord player after arriving from Haarlem, adding athleticism, improvisation and aerial strength to an ambitious Rotterdam side.
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Ruud Gullit Biography and Timeline
Follow Ruud Gullit through 8 dated historical records for Netherlands.
Ruud Gullit, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1982–1997Years on this page
1982
1984
Gullit Feyenoord Domestic Double
Ruud Gullit excels as Feyenoord wins the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup in 1983–84, giving the club a domestic double during Johan Cruyff's final playing season.
1985
Transfer to PSV
Joins PSV and becomes one of the leading players in Dutch football.
Role range: 1985-1987
1987
Ballon d'Or
Wins the Ballon d'Or after an outstanding year for PSV, AC Milan and the Netherlands.
Role range: 1987
Transfer to AC Milan
Joins AC Milan from PSV in a major transfer and becomes part of the club's celebrated Dutch trio.
Role range: 1987-1993
1988
European Championship Final
Captains the Netherlands and heads the opening goal in the 2-0 European Championship final victory over the Soviet Union.
Role range: 1987-1994
1992
Gullit Influences Milan Parma Super Cup
Ruud Gullit featured in Milan's two one victory over Parma as the Rossoneri retained their domestic Super Cup standing.
1997
Gullit Guides Chelsea to Wembley Glory
Gullit ends the tournament with Chelsea on top after the 2-0 final against Middlesbrough.
Records, sources and methodology
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