5 greatest Dutch footballers of all time

The 1988 Euro-winning Dutch team
The 1988 Euro-winning Dutch team

#3 Ruud Gullit

Ruud Gullit
Ruud Gullit

Gullit was a midfield general with a strong physique and enviable work rate. He was a good passer and header too. Gullit rose to prominence while playing for PSV Eindhoven and attained legendary status while playing for AC Milan. He won 3 European Cups and 3 Serie A titles with Milan, and remained one of the key members of their squad.

Gullit played for Milan from 1987 to 1994. He joined Chelsea in 1995, and spent a few seasons with the London-based club. Gullit ended his illustrious club career with 126 goals in 380 matches, and also won the Ballon d’or in 1987.

Gullit was very successful with the Dutch national team as well, and won the European Championships with them in 1988. He scored a memorable goal in that tournament, and was one of the best players in that tournament. However, he was not nearly as successful in the World Cups, as the Dutch could not win the biggest tournament in football. Gullit scored 17 goals from 66 international appearances.

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