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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

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

Watch Van Nistelrooy's UTD Podcast

 Video

UTD Podcast | Here's another chance to watch all of Ruud's classic episode, recorded in April 2021...

  • published time Mar 23Podcast

What we learn from The Overlap with Ruud

 Article

Get the lowdown from Gary Neville's quickfire questions to the great van Nistelrooy.

  • published time Mar 23News

All The Goals: Ruud van Nistelrooy

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All The Goals | Watch Ruud van Nistelrooy's 150 United finishes to remind yourself of his greatness...

  • published time Mar 23Video

GOTD: van Nistelrooy v Fulham

 Video

Goal of the Day | On 22 March 2003, Ruud van Nistlelrooy danced through to score this superb solo effort v Fulham...

  • published time Mar 23Video

Rashford out to extend United record in Spain

 Article

Why Marcus is clear on his own when it comes to one particular goalscoring feat.

Seven scoring runs to rival Rashford's

 Article

Ruud, Ronaldo and Rooney are among the former United strikers to enjoy similar purple patches in front of goal.