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Ruud

Gullit

He was the big summer transfer market hit in 1987, along with the other Dutch Marco Van Basten. Ruud Gullit soon became the symbol of the first triumphs achieved by Arrigo Sacchi. Unpredictable, physically powerful, deadly in the air, he started as a sweeper and then moved forward becoming one of the finest attackers in the world. The Golden Ball was the first of a series of honours won with Milan, including three league titles, two European Champion Clubs' Cups, two Intercontinental Cups, two European Super Cups and three Italian League Super Cups.