Ruud Gullit

Netherlands · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder, Second striker, Centre-back, Striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1986-1990

Powerful, gifted all-rounder who could dominate from almost any position

Nicknames Black Tulip

83.6OVR#27 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He had such physical power that he could have played anywhere.”

— Roberto Donadoni, AC Milan teammate · source

Top 10 attributes

Aerial Duels93
Shot Power92
Heading92
Strength92
Big-Game Temperament92
Long Shots90
Leadership90
Determination90
Finishing88
Short Passing88

All 64 attributes

Speed 81.5

Top Speed83
Acceleration82
Dribbling Speed79
Top Speed with Ball81
Knock-on & Run82
Change of Pace82

Shooting 85.3

Finishing88
Shot Power92
Long Shots90
Volleys86
Curve82
Penalties85
Heading92
Direct Free Kicks80
Shooting Creativity80
Acrobatics78

Passing 84.3

Short Passing88
Long Passing85
Through Balls85
Crossing82
Link-up Play88
Vision88
Set-Piece Delivery74

Ball Control 87.0

Dribbling88
Possession88
First Touch88
Skills & Tricks85
Weak Foot85
Press Resistance88

Movement 84.4

Off-the-Ball Movement88
Runs in Behind84
Attacking Positioning86
Anticipation86
Recovery Runs78

Football IQ 86.5

Decision Making88
Spatial Awareness88
Game Management84
Tactical Creativity86

Defending Skill 79.3

Defensive Positioning82
Marking82
Interceptions85
Standing Tackle85
Sliding Tackle80
Offside Trap62

Physical 86.3

Strength92
Stamina85
Agility79
Balance85
Recovery87
Reactions83
Hold-up Play88
Aerial Duels93
Aggression85

Mental 85.3

Big-Game Temperament92
Leadership90
Selflessness82
Concentration84
Determination90
Tactical Discipline74

Career 73.4

Consistency84
Longevity80
Achievements85
Durability58
Loyalty60

Profile

Born: 1 September 1962
Height: 191 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1979–1998
Prime: 1986-1990

Club career

1979–1982 HFC Haarlem
1982–1985 Feyenoord
1985–1987 PSV Eindhoven
1987–1993 AC Milan
1993–1994 Sampdoria
1994–1994 AC Milan
1994–1995 Sampdoria
1995–1998 Chelsea

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1987

European Cup / Champions League 2

1989 AC Milan · 1990 AC Milan

Continental title 1

1988 UEFA European Championship

League title · Eredivisie Feyenoord 1

1983–84

League title · Eredivisie PSV Eindhoven 2

1985–86, 1986–87

League title · Serie A AC Milan 3

1987–88, 1991–92, 1992–93

Intercontinental Cup 2

1989, 1990

UEFA Super Cup 2