Netherlands · 1993–2012Ruud van Nistelrooy
Rating
89
Caps
70
Goals
35
Life
1976
Clubs
FC Den Bosch, Manchester United, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Honours
Golden Boot 2003 · national Player of the Year 2002
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Editorial rank of 33 for Netherlands
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
A clinical No. 9, Ruud van Nistelrooy terrorised defences for Manchester United and Real Madrid, becoming a prolific Champions League scorer. Career record: 70 caps and 35 goals for Netherlands; club career at FC Den Bosch, Manchester United, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Golden Boot 2003, national Player of the Year 2002.