Gullit agreed to sign a year-and-a-half contract to become the head coach of Terek Grozny.

Gullit was named manager of Newcastle United.

Gullit was appointed as a player-manager of Chelsea, becoming the first Dutch manager in the Premier League.

Gullit signed for Chelsea on a free transfer.

Gullit moved to Sampdoria and led them to victory in the Coppa Italia in the 1993–94 season.

Gullit captained the Netherlands national team to victory in the UEFA Euro 1988 final against the Soviet Union.

Gullit won the Ballon d'Or and dedicated it to Nelson Mandela.

Gullit signed for AC Milan, paying a world record transfer fee of 18 million guilders.

Gullit played for Feyenoord against Sparta, featuring in a duel against Louis van Gaal.

Gullit debuted for the Netherlands national team against Switzerland as a substitute.

Gullit made his debut for HFC Haarlem at 16 years and 11 months old, becoming the youngest player in the Eredivisie at the time.

Gullit signed professionally for HFC Haarlem under coach Barry Hughes.

Ruud Gullit was born as Rudi Dil in Amsterdam, Netherlands.