Ruud van Nistelrooy Dutch Footballer From Oss
Ruud van Nistelrooy · association football player and association football coach · Dutch
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Biography
Born on 1 July 1976 in Oss, Ruud van Nistelrooy is a Dutch footballer. He is listed with Netherlands national association football team (1998–2011) and Manchester United F.C. (2001–2006) among his teams.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a forward. The earliest team listed is FC Den Bosch, from 1993. His 8 listed teams include Netherlands national association football team, Manchester United F.C. and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. The longest stint listed is 13 years with Netherlands national association football team. At Netherlands national association football team (1998–2011), his team-mates on record include Edwin van der Sar, Rafael van der Vaart and Wesley Sneijder. Manchester United F.C. team-mates from the same years include Mikaël Silvestre, Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand. Screen work on record is limited to Goal III: Taking on the World (2009).
Recognition
His awards include the Premier League Golden Boot (2003). His other honours include the PFA Players' Player of the Year (2002) and the Premier League Player of the Season (2003). In total, he has received 4 awards.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1993–1997 | FC Den Bosch | Forward |
| 1997–1998 | SC Heerenveen | Forward |
| 1998–2011 | Netherlands national association football team | Forward |
| 1998–2001 | PSV Eindhoven | Forward |
| 2001–2006 | Manchester United F.C. | Forward |
| 2006–2010 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Forward |
| 2010–2011 | Hamburger SV | Forward |
| 2011–2012 | Málaga CF | Forward |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Pichichi Trophy | Won | |
| 2003 | Premier League Golden Boot | Won | |
| 2003 | Premier League Player of the Season | Won | |
| 2002 | PFA Players' Player of the Year | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Goal III: Taking on the World | Film |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Ruud van Nistelrooy?
Ruud van Nistelrooy is 50 years old, born on 1 July 1976 in Oss.
What is Ruud van Nistelrooy known for?
Ruud van Nistelrooy is a forward who has played for Netherlands national association football team and Manchester United F.C..
How tall is Ruud van Nistelrooy?
Ruud van Nistelrooy is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Ruud van Nistelrooy’s nationality?
Ruud van Nistelrooy is Dutch, born in Oss.
Has Ruud van Nistelrooy won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Pichichi Trophy (2007).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q45626), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Ardfern · CC BY-SA 4.0
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