Ruud Krol
Awards & Honours
14
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Ruud Krol stands as one of the most decorated defenders in football history. His three consecutive European Cup victories with Ajax remain a rare feat in the modern era. Being named to Pelé's FIFA 100 list in 2004 places him among the elite living players of all time. His induction into the FIFA Hall of Fame in 2011 further cements his status as a global icon. The Knighthood in the Order of Orange-Nassau recognizes his lifetime contribution to Dutch sport, a distinction reserved for those who have made exceptional impacts on their nation.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knighthood in the Order of Orange-Nassau
Awarded for lifetime contribution to Dutch sport
FIFA Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted as one of the greatest players in history
FIFA 100 Member
Selected as one of the greatest living players
Dutch Football Hall of Fame
Inducted for outstanding career in Dutch football
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Defenders of All Time
The 50 Greatest Defenders of All Time
Top 125 Living Footballers
Magazine Covers
Voetbal International
1972-05-15
Ajax Champions Cover Story
Kicker
1973-06-10
Total Football Masterclass
Records & Feats
Three Consecutive European Cups
Won three consecutive European Cups with Ajax (1971, 1972, 1973), a record only matched by Real Madrid in the early 1950s and later by AC Milan and Bayern Munich.
Most Appearances by a Defender in Early 70s Ajax
Played in every match of the three consecutive European Cup winning campaigns, starting every game in the final stages.