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Biography

A prolific goal-getter, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s scoring exploits at Old Trafford have safeguarded his place in United folklore.

  • Position

    Forward

  • Country

    Netherlands

  • Date of birth

    1 Jul 1976

  • Joined

    1 Jul 2001

  • United debut

    12 Aug 2001

    v Liverpool (N) Charity Shield

  • Left United

    28 Jul 2006

Can Hojlund become a top goal poacher?

 Article

It's a term reserved for a certain type of striker as Andy Cole gives his views on this discussion.

GOTD: van Nistelrooy v Fulham

 Video

Goal of the Day | Ruud van Nistelrooy's volley drew the Reds level in our 2004 FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham...

  • published time Feb 24Video

Top 10 FA Cup fourth-round goals

 Video

Wayne Rooney is a regular presence in our countdown of United's best FA Cup fourth-round goals...

  • published time Jan 24Video

Looking back at an Old Trafford hammering

 Article

West Ham were on the receiving end of United's biggest cup win over a top-flight side, in 2003.

Who is United's best-ever penalty taker?

 Article

We put the case forward for five Reds, as you're asked to answer a ridiculously tough question...

GOTD: van Nistelrooy v Bayern Munich

 Video

Goal of the Day | In 2001, Ruud van Nistelrooy earned United a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich in the Champions League...

  • published time Dec 23Video

Reds' international streaks

 Article

We look at United men who have enjoyed purple patches for their countries over the years.

‘The most ruthless finisher I played with’

 Video

My Perfect Player: Finishing | Rio answers in a millisecond when selecting a player for this attribute…

  • published time Oct 23Video

Strikers' first Champions League goals

 Video

Watch our collection of Reds strikers' maiden goals in the Champions League for the club...

  • published time Sep 23Video

GOTD: van Nistelrooy v Bayern Munich

 Video

Goal of the Day | Watch Ruud van Nistelrooy's finish from our 1-1 Champions League draw at Bayern Munich in 2001...

  • published time Sep 23Video

Transfer Tales: Ruud van Nistelrooy

 Article

Back in July 2001, Ruud van Nistelrooy arrived at Manchester United from PSV Eindhoven.

'I loved playing with Ruud'

 Article

With Ruud turning 47 today, enjoy Gary and Paul's discussion on the forward's lasting impact at United.

  • published time Jul 23News

United's full record in Premier League openers

 Article

We recall how the Reds have started every season since 1992.

GOTD: van Nistelrooy v Millwall

 Video

Goal of the Day | On 22 May 2004, van Nistelrooy scored two in our FA Cup final win v Millwall - watch his second...

  • published time May 23Video

Ruud x Neville: Five trending topics

 Article

The recent Overlap chat between the two former Reds threw up some very interesting stories.

  • published time Mar 23News