Ruud Gullit
Awards & Honours
11
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Ruud Gullit stands as a titan of football history, achieving feats that few players ever reach. His unique ability to dominate games from multiple positions redefined what a midfielder could be. Winning the Ballon d'Or while leading AC Milan to back-to-back European Cups cemented his status as a global icon. His transition to becoming the first foreign manager to win the FA Cup with Chelsea opened doors for countless others. Being named one of Pelé's top 125 living footballers further validates his enduring impact on the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
Appointed for contributions to Dutch sport.
Football Hall of Fame (Netherlands)
Inducted for exceptional career achievements.
FIFA 100
Recognized as one of the 125 greatest living footballers.
Chelsea FC Hall of Fame
Inducted for transformative impact on the club.
Rankings & Lists
The 50 Greatest Footballers of All Time
Top 100 Players of the 20th Century
World Player of the Century
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
June 1988
The Dutch Miracle
Vogue
1987
Fashion Icon of Football
GQ
1989
Style Revolution
Records & Feats
First Overseas Manager to Win FA Cup
Led Chelsea to victory in 1997, ending a 26-year drought.
First Black Manager to Win FA Cup
Broke racial barriers in English football management.
World Record Transfer Fee (Midfielder)
£3.7 million transfer to AC Milan in 1987.