1970
Young Defender Helps Domestic Double
Ruud Krol develops into a dependable Ajax full-back as the side win the Dutch league and cup double, combining recovery speed with technical confidence.
Football player and manager history
Ruud Krol
Explore 25 football history records associated with Ruud Krol, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1972
Left-Back in Second European Cup Win
Ruud Krol makes forward runs from Ajax's left side while contributing to the clean sheet in the 1972 final against Internazionale.
1973
Third European Cup with Amsterdam Club
Ruud Krol helps contain Juventus's attack at the Red Star Stadium as Ajax retain the European Cup again.
1974
Ajax Defender Captains Dutch World Cup Team
Ruud Krol represents Ajax's defensive school at the 1974 World Cup, advancing to the final with the Netherlands while supplying calm passing from the back.
1974
International Caps
Features prominently in the Netherlands' 1974 World Cup campaign as a versatile defender in the team's fluid system.
1982
Krol's Final Napoli Campaign
Ruud Krol completed a distinguished spell at Napoli in which his versatility and composure helped direct play from defence.