[3][4][5] He has been the top scorer in three separate UEFA Champions League seasons, and is the sixth-highest goalscorer in the competition's history with 56 goals. A big chunk of the beginning. [33], Van Nistelrooy started the 2003–04 season by scoring twice in his first two league matches. He was born on Thursday, July 1, 1976. [20] On 19 August, Van Nistelrooy made his Premier League debut against Fulham at Old Trafford, and scored two goals to help United to a 3–2 win. At the time of his injury, he had 10 goals in 12 club appearances for the season. [70] On 27 October, Van Nistelrooy made his second comeback of the season coming on as a substitute for Raúl in the 71st minute against Alcorcón in the Copa del Rey. "[12] Ferguson sent team representatives to PSV's next league game and signed Van Nistelrooy the next day. We are currently in process of looking up more information on the previous dates and hookups. Ruud was born in the 1970s. [14] The transfer was then cancelled after PSV refused to agree to further medical tests,[15][16] and the next day he suffered a rupture to his anterior cruciate knee ligaments during a training session, leaving him injured for a year. Sorry for the inconvenience. He broke the record he shared with Mark Stein, Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry, by scoring in eight consecutive league games. Like many celebrities and famous people, Ruud keeps his love life private. Arsenal legend reflects on iconic Man United moment. As of 2021, Ruud van Nistelrooy is married to Leontine Slaats. "[48], On 24 October, Arsenal returned to Old Trafford for another dramatic fixture. Itâs a scene now firmly grounded in English football folklore â Van Nistelrooy stepping up to take a last-minute match-winning penalty, slamming his shot against the bar and Martin Keown going absolutely nuts. Ruud van Nistelrooy is a 44-year-old Ruud van Nistelrooy’s wife is Leontine Slaats. [65] He underwent ankle surgery in March,[66] and returned for the El Clásico derby against Barcelona on 7 May, in which he netted a penalty two minutes after coming on as a substitute. They are lodged in between the two big well-known generations, the Baby Boomers and the Millennials. What a sight it would be to watch all these players play together at their prime. [42], On 27 September, he scored a hat-trick against Leicester City in a 4–1 victory. On 15 July 2006, Ferguson confirmed that Van Nistelrooy wanted to leave Manchester United and Real Madrid announced two weeks later that he had signed a three-year contract after being purchased for €14 million. Share. "I had been thinking about it for a while and talking it through with my wife," Van Nistelrooy later explained. The couple has two kids together, and lead a peaceful life. [31] After scoring 12 Champions League goals in nine consecutive matches,[32] he was named by UEFA as the best striker in Europe. [34][3][4][7][123] He was also an accurate penalty taker. [102] After several phone conversations and at the persuasion of veteran goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, however, both player and coach put aside their differences. Rutgerus Johannes Martinius van Nistelrooij, más conocido como Ruud van Nistelrooy, es un exfutbolista neerlandés que jugaba como delantero. â Who are the richest people on earth right now? He was then signed by PSV Eindhoven the next season for €6.3 million, a then-record transfer sum between two Dutch teams. [49][50] Van Nistelrooy was later banned for three games for a foul on Ashley Cole that the referee had missed. The following season, he finished as the top Premier League scorer with 25 goals in 34 games, with a goal on the final day against Everton earning him the Golden Boot ahead of Arsenal's Thierry Henry. At Euro 2008, Van Nistelrooy scored for the Netherlands in their decisive 3–0 victory over Italy in the group stage, and scored the equaliser in their eventual 3–1 loss to Russia in the quarter-finals. [128], In December 2019 it was confirmed, that Van Nistelrooy beside his position at PSV, also had been added to Ronald Koeman's backroom staff as an assistant manager together with Maarten Stekelenburg ahead of the Euro 2020, after Kees van Wonderen recently had left the position. [71], On 23 January 2010, Van Nistelrooy signed an 18-month contract with the German club Hamburger SV until June 2011. [115], A highly prolific goalscorer, Van Nistelrooy was known for being extremely clinical and opportunistic in front of goal, and stood out throughout his career for his outstanding striking ability and finishing ability with either foot as well as his head, which earned him a reputation as one of the best strikers of his generation. [44], In the FA Cup fifth round derby against Manchester City, Van Nistelrooy scored twice to help ten-man United win 4–2,[45] and again scored twice in the quarter-final against Fulham as United came from behind to win 2–1. My ambition is to combine the best of No. [81] During a match between Hamburg and Hannover 96 on 16 April 2011, Van Nistelrooy suffered a calf injury that kept him out until the last matchday. Ruud van Nistelrooy has revealed why Roy Keane mocked him âevery day for three monthsâ after he signed for Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy began his career with Den Bosch, before moving onto Heerenveen, eventually making a name for himself at PSV Eindhoven, where he won two Eredivisie titles. Van Nistelrooy: ⦠He is a three-time Champions League top scorer, as well as a top scorer in three different European domestic leagues. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s wife is Leontine Slaats. Ruud van Nistelrooy was born on July 1, 1976 in Oss, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands as Rutgerus Johannes Martinus van Nistelrooij. 'SHE WAS DEVASTATED'. Van Nistelrooy was dropped to the bench by Van Basten without an explanation for the Netherlands' second round match, which saw them again eliminated by Portugal. 9 and No. The most compatible signs with Cancer are generally considered to be Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, and Pisces. [124] In spite of his talent and goalscoring ability, however, at times he drew criticism from managers, players and pundits for his controversial behaviour, as well as for having a tendency to be selfish, overly flamboyant, or for his penchant for simulation. [78] Van Nistelrooy admitted he seriously considered moving back to the club if the bid happened. On 23 January 2007, Van Nistelrooy announced his retirement from international football following continued disputes with Van Basten, which had started back in 2006 during the course of the World Cup finals matches. 787K likes. Ruud van Nistelrooy has recalled how Sir Alex Ferguson denied him the opportunity to win the Golden Boot in the 2001-02 season by leaving him out on the final day of the season. High-scoring Dutch striker who played for Manchester United from 2001 to 2006 and Real Madrid from 2006 to 2010; scored 249 goals in his 449-game club career and competed for the Dutch national team from 1998 to 2011, appearing in 70 matches and netting 35 goals. Ruud van Nistelrooy says Sir Alex Ferguson purposely stopped him from winning the Golden Boot - because Manchester United had missed out on the Premier League He has not been previously engaged. Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. The couple had their first child, a girl named Moa Annette, in September 2006, and a son named Liam in March 2008. Leontien Slaats was his long time girlfriend before he tied the knot. His goalscoring record at PSV attracted attention from Manchester United; a deal was in place in the summer of 2000, but because of injury problems, his move was secured a year later for a then British record fee of £19 million. Ruud van Nistelrooy height, weight & body stats, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s biography and horoscope. Ruud van Nistelrooy. He is the fourth-highest goalscorer in Champions League history with 56 goals. Fue traspasado cuatro años después al Sportclub Heerenveen y después al PSV Eindhoven con el que se proclamó ⦠Van Nistelrooy allegedly criticised Ronaldo's tendency to hold onto the ball instead of passing to his teammates, which sparked the fight, after which Van Nistelrooy remarked, "Go crying to your daddy," which was in reference to United's Portuguese assistant manager, Carlos Queiroz. - BeSoccer [80] Despite being angered over his move to Real Madrid rejected, Van Nistelrooy said he would remain committed at Hamburg. In total during his first season, Van Nistelrooy scored 23 goals in 32 league games. According to Chinese Zodiac, Ruud was born in the Year of the Dragon. Bookmark this page and come back for updates. The purpose of the event was to help create a calendar which would be sold to benefit the organization. [74] Van Nistelrooy scored his first two goals for Hamburg on 13 February 2010 against VfB Stuttgart in the 75th and 77th minutes of a 3–1 win, after entering the game just a few minutes prior. And now speaking to Rio Ferdinandâs Vibe with Five YouTube show, Van Nistelrooy has said looking back he knew he was wrong and was happy to apologise at the time. [98] He was a part of coach Marco van Basten's squad for the 2006 World Cup finals, for which he served as the official FIFA/SOS ambassador. Related Topics; ... Parlour reveals real loser from Arsenal's infamous Van Nistelrooy clash - his ex-wife ... Van Nistelrooy might be public enemy No. Ray Parlour has revealed how Arsenalâs famous clash with Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy got him a £10,000 fine⦠and an angry call from his ex-wife. [17][18], A year later, Van Nistelrooy signed a five-year contract after passing his medical. Ruud van Nistelrooy was born on the 1st of July, 1976 (Generation X). [22], On 22 December, Van Nistelrooy scored his first Premier League hat-trick in a 6–1 win against Southampton. People born in the Year of the Dragon are energetic and excitable. The least compatible signs with Cancer are generally considered to be Aries and Libra. I am also on Twitter @rvn1776 and Instagram RVNISTELROOY Www.rvnfoundation.nl Ruud van Nistelrooy is popular for being a Soccer Player. Van Nistelrooy won the Premier League Player of the Season in 2003. In January 2008, Van Nistelrooy signed a contract extension keeping him with Madrid until 2010, with the expiration date one day shy of his 34th birthday. He has been married to ⦠Internationally, Van Nistelrooy represented the Netherlands on 70 occasions, netting 35 times. Van Nistelrooy was officially appointed "FIFA for SOS Children's Villages" Ambassador in the Netherlands on 1 September 2001. Real Madrid then secured his services in 2006. Martin Keown knew he had gone too far after his infamous clash with Ruud van Nistelrooy after speaking to his wife. Cancers are very loyal and determined to work things out. III (2009). Infamous Ruud van Nistelrooy penalty angered Ray Parlour's ex-wife - as it lost her £4,000! [10] The following season, he won his second Eredivisie scoring title with 29 goals. Ruud Van Nistelrooy with Wife Leontine Slaats Who is Ruud Van Nistelrooy dating in 2021? 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