Ruud Gullit is a former international Dutch football coach, international soccer player and current manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Fast Facts:
- Born: September 1, 1962
- Club debut at age 16
- At the time was the youngest player in the history of Eredivisie
- International debut as substitute for Netherlands National Football team on 19th birthday
- 1988: Played with Netherlands National Team in Euro 88, winning championship
- 1994: Led U.C. Sampdoria to victory in the Coppa Italia
- 1994: Walked out of FIFA World Cup pre-tournament training camp and never played international football again
- 1997: As a player-manager for Chelsea F.C., led the team to FA Cup championship
- Naturally athletic and adept in multiple positions, Gullit is known for his Total Football style of playing
Ruud Gullit Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Los Angeles Galaxy
Ruud Gullit Vital Stats
September 1, 1962: Born
1978: Signed with professional forms of HFC Haarlem
1981: International debut with Netherlands National Football Team
1982: Changed teams to Feyenoord, where he made 85 league appearances, scoring 30 goals
1985: Changed to PSV Eindhoven, made 68 league appearances, scoring 46 goals
1987: Signed by Silvio Berlusconi to A.C. Milan
1993: After retiring, was convinced by club chairman to play for U.C. Sampdoria
1995: Signed with Chelsea F.C. as a free transfer
1996: Appointed as Player-Manager for Chelsea F.C.
1998: Named manager of Newcastle United F.C.
2004: Manager of Feyenoord Rotterdam
2007: November 9th, named manager of Los Angeles Galaxy
