Ruud van Nistelrooy

Born: July 1, 1976

Height: 6' 2" (188cm)

Hometown: North Brabant, Netherlands
Nationality: Netherlands Dutch

Position: Striker
Ruud van Nistelrooy
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Career History
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Best forwards in the world: Does Mohamed Salah rank ahead of Kylian Mbappe in the top 10 best attackers list?
Who are the best forwards in the world? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 attacker in football, including the likes of Mohamed Salah, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.
Nov 10, 20:17
 Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in action for Real Madrid and Barcelona on October 26, 2013
Five greatest El Clasico matches ever between Real Madrid and Barcelona: Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Oct 24, 11:48
 Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring for Manchester United on November 24, 2010
Wayne Rooney's 40th birthday: A look at Man United's leading goalscorers of all time
Sports Mole provides the list of Manchester United's top 10 goalscorers of all time.
Oct 24, 11:06
 Arda Guler of Real Madrid during his side's match against Getafe, on October 19, 2025
Getafe vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of La Liga clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Getafe and Real Madrid after their latest meeting in October 2025.
Oct 19, 21:47
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Liverpool vs. Man United: Salah or Ronaldo? Trent or Neville? Van Dijk or Vidic? Who makes our combined XI from Premier League era?
Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from Manchester United and Liverpool throughout the Premier League era.
Oct 17, 22:30
 Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring against Levante, on September 23, 2025
Levante vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of La Liga clash
After the La Liga clash between Levante and Real Madrid in September, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Sep 23, 21:50
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Chelsea's Pedro Neto on November 3, 2024
Man United vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between long-time Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.
Sep 18, 08:00
 Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, on September 17, 2025
Champions League top scorers of all time: Mohamed Salah bearing down on Real Madrid, AC Milan legends
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the Champions League, a collection of legends led by two of the greatest of all time in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Sep 17, 22:40
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates on September 14, 2025
Man City vs. Napoli: Erling Haaland out to surpass Thierry Henry, break Ruud Van Nistelrooy Champions League scoring record
Erling Haaland will be aiming to earn a slice of Champions League history when Manchester City welcome Kevin De Bruyne’s Napoli to the Etihad Stadium for their opening League Phase fixture in the 2025-26 competition on Thursday night.
Sep 17, 13:50
 Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates scoring on October 30, 2024
Premier League's 10 youngest players of all time after Max Dowman Arsenal debut
Sports Mole counts down the 10 youngest players in Premier League history.
Sep 1, 14:48
 Queens Park Rangers manager Marti Cifuentes on December 14, 2024
Leicester City 2025 summer transfers: Every confirmed signing and sale for Marti Cifuentes's side
Track all of Leicester's 2025 summer transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, latest rumours and squad updates.
Aug 30, 02:00
 Leicester City manager Marti Cifuentes on August 13, 2025
Leicester City transfer news: Foxes 'fall behind Serie A club' in race for Dutch winger
Leicester City are reportedly lagging behind rivals in the race for Feyenoord attacker Calvin Stengs, who is also wanted by Pisa and Celtic this summer.
Aug 26, 15:54
 Joshua Zirkzee celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Fulham on August 16, 2024
Man Utd vs. Fulham: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League clubs Manchester United and Fulham.
Aug 22, 13:37
 Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones on August 16, 2025
Preview:Charlton Athletic vs Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Charlton Athletic and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 21, 16:19
 Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira clash in 2000
Man United vs. Arsenal: Keane or Vieira? Henry or Rooney? Cantona or Bergkamp? Who makes our combined all-time Premier League XI?
Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from Manchester United and Arsenal.
Aug 18, 18:48
 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy pictured on August 19, 2024
Leicester City's greatest players of all time: Where does the departing Jamie Vardy rank?
Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players to have turned out for Leicester City.
Aug 12, 17:10
 Sheffield Wednesday assistant Henrik Pedersen in February 2024.
Preview:Leicester City vs Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 8, 05:50
 Queens Park Rangers manager Marti Cifuentes on August 30, 2024
Leicester next manager news: Foxes 'agree compensation fee' for new head coach
Leicester City are reportedly closing in on the arrival of Marti Cifuentes as their new head coach after agreeing a compensation package with Queens Park Rangers.
Jul 14, 18:49
 Sheffield United head coach Chris Wilder on November 2, 2024
Leicester City new manager latest: Former Premier League boss 'emerges' as favourite for Foxes gig
Leicester City are reportedly considering former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Gary O'Neil for the vacant managerial position at the King Power Stadium.
Jul 8, 10:27
 Manager of Leicester City Ruud van Nistelrooy during his side's Premier League match against West Ham United, on February 27, 2025
Leicester City 'add' former Everton, Burnley head coach to managerial shortlist
Leicester City are reportedly in discussions with Sean Dyche and Chris Wilder over the vacant managerial position at the King Power Stadium.
Jul 8, 09:39
 Leicester City's Jeremy Monga pictured on April 7, 2025
Preview:Leicester City vs Peterborough United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season friendly clash between Leicester City and Peterborough United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 3, 14:26
 Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl during his side's match against Sheffield United, on March 16, 2025
Leicester next manager: Foxes have two men on managerial shortlist ahead of Championship return?
Leicester City are reportedly mulling over Sheffield Wednesday's Danny Rohl and England Under-21s coach Lee Carsley as Ruud van Nistelrooy replacements.
Jun 28, 19:28
 Boubakary Soumare of Leicester City during a pre-season friendly on July 23, 2024
Leicester City transfer news: Foxes midfielder subject of three-club transfer war?
Leicester City midfielder Boubakary Soumare is reportedly attracting interest from Sevilla, Monaco and Roma this summer.
Jun 17, 10:23
 Leicester City head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy after his side's clash against West Ham United, on February 27, 2025
Leicester City 'face Premier League competition' in pursuit of 23-year-old Englishman
Leicester City are considering a move for Leeds United attacker Sam Greenwood, who is also wanted by Premier League Sunderland.
Jun 17, 10:04
 Cardiff City's Aaron Ramsey on February 28, 2025
Cardiff City appoint ex-Leicester City coach as manager ahead of League One season
Cardiff City announce the arrival of Brian Barry-Murphy as their new head coach, with the 46-year-old leaving his coaching role at Leicester City.
Jun 17, 09:45
 Leicester City's Stephy Mavididi on February 15, 2025
Leicester City transfer news: Foxes attacker wanted by three European clubs?
Leicester City attacker Stephy Mavididi is reportedly attracting interest from Atalanta BC, Bologna and Villarreal.
Jun 16, 16:47
 Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson thanks fans after his side's match against Burton Albion, on December 7, 2024
Wrexham 'in talks' to sign Leicester City goalkeeper as Red Dragons target the Premier League
Wrexham are reportedly in early talks with Leicester City over the signing of veteran Welsh goalkeeper Danny Ward this summer.
Jun 11, 10:40
 Leicester City's Hamza Choudhury pictured on January 4, 2025
Leicester City transfer news: Foxes 'make offer' for 35-time England international
Leicester City are reportedly chasing the signature of Besiktas midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, submitting a bid for the 31-year-old.
Jun 8, 16:54
 Rangers sporting director Kevin Thelwell and CEO Patrick Stewart on April 26, 2025
Rangers snub Davide Ancelotti, Steven Gerrard as they 'close in' on appointing Leicester-linked manager
Scottish giants Rangers are reportedly closing in on appointing Leicester City-linked Russell Martin as their new head coach.
Jun 3, 12:21
 It is difficult to see Bruno Fernandes leaving Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes transfer: Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown weighs in on future of Ruben Amorim's captain
Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown speaks to Sports Mole about the future of Bruno Fernandes, amidst rumours of a transfer to Saudi Arabia.
May 31, 22:13
 Leicester City head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy after his side's Premier League match against West Ham United, on February 27, 2025
Leicester City chances of signing Brazilian centre-back are 'only increasing' ahead of Championship challenge
Leicester City are reportedly eyeing up a move for Flamengo defender Cleiton, who is also wanted by Dynamo Kiev and an unnamed club from Portugal.
May 30, 15:26
 Jack Rudoni (left) and Brandon Thomas-Asante (right) of Coventry City on May 9, 2025
Leicester City, Southampton 'keeping close tabs' on Sheffield United-linked attacker
Leicester City and Southampton are reportedly eyeing up a move for Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni, who is also wanted by Sheffield United.
May 29, 18:34
 Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha on May 20, 2025
Wolves 'eyeing up' 21-year-old Premier League attacker ahead of Matheus Cunha departure
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Leicester City attacker Bilal El Khannous during the summer transfer window.
May 29, 18:11
 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha on May 25, 2025
Matheus Cunha, Liam Delap shirt numbers available at Man United ahead of £92.5m double signing with iconic jersey up for grabs
Sports Mole takes a look at the shirt numbers available to both Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap should they complete moves to Manchester United this summer.
May 27, 14:45
 Leicester City head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy after his side's Premier League match against West Ham United, on February 27, 2025
Leicester City 'reach agreement' for former Premier League manager to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy
Leicester City are reportedly preparing to announce the arrival of Russell Martin as their new head coach after reaching a full agreement with the ex-Southampton boss.
May 27, 11:21
 Ryan Giggs and Manchester United lift the 2007-08 Premier League title on May 11, 2008
What are Manchester United's 10 greatest ever teams?
Sports Mole picks out the 10 greatest teams in the history of Manchester United, including their treble-winning side from 1998-99.
May 26, 14:00
 Liverpool lift the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Premier League 2024-25 season review: The story of a captivating campaign, including records, sackings and awards
Sports Mole takes a deeper dive into the story of the 2024-25 Premier League season, from sackings and records to the frenetic European fight.
May 26, 12:45
 Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers scores a goal and celebrates during his side's Premier League match against Fulham, on November 23, 2024
Matheus Cunha shirt number decided as Man United reach 'full verbal agreement' for £62.5m Wolves attacker
Manchester United are reportedly now on the brink of signing Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha, as a 'verbal agreement' has been reached between all parties.
May 26, 06:18
 Leicester City's Jordan Ayew celebrates after scoring the first goal on December 26, 2024
Bournemouth lineup vs. Leicester: Predicted XI for final Premier League game of 2024-25
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leicester City could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
May 23, 20:06
 Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola on April 19, 2025
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 19:57
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