Ruud Gullit

Ruud Gullit

Ruud Gullit, born on September 1, 1962, in Amsterdam, is a former Dutch footballer and the 1987 Ballon d'Or winner. A key player in Sacchi's AC Milan alongside Van Basten and Rijkaard, he won two European Cups, three Serie A titles, and the 1988 European Championship with the Netherlands. He is remembered as one of the most complete and charismatic midfielders in football history.

The career

Ruud Gullit debuted with HFC Haarlem, then moved to Feyenoord where he won the Dutch title in 1984, and then to PSV Eindhoven with whom he won three consecutive championships. In 1987, AC Milan, under Arrigo Sacchi, marked his consecration: along with Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard, he formed the Dutch trio that revolutionized European football. With the Rossoneri, he won two European Cups (1989, 1990), three league titles, two Intercontinental Cups, and two European Super Cups, securing the Ballon d'Or in 1987.

As captain of the Dutch national team, he led the Oranje to victory in the 1988 European Championship. In 1995, he joined Chelsea, first as a player and then as player-manager. After retiring from playing, he dedicated himself to coaching and became an international television pundit.

Why collect a Ruud Gullit autograph

Gullit is one of the most sought-after names in European football of the 80s and 90s. The 1987 Ballon d'Or, two European Cups with Milan, and the European Championship won with the Netherlands firmly place him among the all-time greats, with strong collectible demand in both the Italian and international markets. Milan jerseys from his trophy-winning seasons, photographs of the Dutch trio, celebratory balls from Euro 1988, posters, and memorabilia from his Ballon d'Or season are among the most requested items. Every Gullit autograph in the MTM catalog is selected for documented provenance and accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity.

Original Ruud Gullit autographs on MTM Memorabilia

MTM Memorabilia is the benchmark in Italy for high-level collecting. Every original Ruud Gullit autograph available on MTM is selected with rigorous criteria of provenance and authenticity by our experts. Every autographed piece is always accompanied free of charge by the MTM Letter of Authenticity (LOA), a document issued by our experts that declares the provenance and veracity of the autograph based on our direct knowledge. Depending on the type and value of the piece, MTM autographs may be accompanied by additional third-party certifications recognized internationally — including COAs issued by entities such as PSA, JSA, Beckett, Epperson, Autograph COA, or Associazione Autografia — included in the price or purchasable separately. Each product sheet precisely indicates the certification available for that specific piece.