Video: Ruud Van Nistelrooy - Man United former striker 'destined to score goals'
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| Ruud Van Nistelrooy. A Dutch football coach and former player. In the photo, Nistelrooy in action for Manchester United Legends against Barcelona Legends at the Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Photo: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images |
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In 2001, Ruud Van Nistelrooy signed a five-year contract with Manchester United following his successful medical.
In his first season at Manchester United, Nistelrooy netted 23 goals in 32 League games. He also scored ten Champions League goals, and was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year.
The next season, he scored 25 times in 34 games for the Red Devils.
A former striker, he is the sixth-highest goalscorer in UEFA Champions League history with 56 goals. He is a three-time UEFA Champions League top scorer, as well as a top scorer in three different European domestic leagues.
In 2003, Ruud Van Nistelrooy said: "My ambition is to combine the best of No. 9 and No. 10, as a striker who is also a team player and creator."
Currently, he is a Coach and manages the PSV U-19 as well as Netherlands assistant.
In total, the Dutch forward scored 150 goals for Manchester United in 219 appearances.
Manchester United tweeted... 👇
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 13, 2020
Watch: Manchester United tweeted with a video: "some men are destined to score goals for fun" 👇
Some men are destined to score goals for fun. Ruud van Nistelrooy was one of them 💫#MUFC @RvN1776 pic.twitter.com/vgbSN7lHPp— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 13, 2020
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