Ruud Gullit

Professional Football Career

Key milestones in Ruud Gullit's professional football career.

Dutch Championship with Feyenoord

1984

Gullit won the Dutch Championship with Feyenoord.

Move to AC Milan

1987

Gullit moved to AC Milan for a world record transfer fee of £6.5 million.

Ballon d'Or

1987

Gullit won the Ballon d'Or and was named the World Soccer Player of the Year.

UEFA Euro 1988

1988

Gullit captained the Netherlands national team to victory at the UEFA Euro 1988.

European Cup

1989

Gullit won the European Cup with AC Milan.

European Cup

1990

Gullit won his second European Cup with AC Milan.

Move to Sampdoria

1993

Gullit moved to Sampdoria and led them to victory in the Coppa Italia.

Move to Chelsea

1995

Gullit signed for Chelsea on a free transfer.

Player-Manager at Chelsea

1996

Gullit was appointed player-manager at Chelsea and led them to FA Cup success.