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United Idols: Ruud van Nistelrooy — The Predator Who Made Goals Inevitable

Ruud van Nistelrooy is one of the most ruthless finishers ever to play for Manchester United — a

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Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Manchester United signed Ruud van Nistelrooy from PSV Eindhoven in 2001 for £19 million.
Van Nistelrooy scored 36 goals in his debut season and 44 in his second.
He won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2002–03 after scoring 25 league goals.

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Manchester United signed Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy from PSV Eindhoven for £19 million in 2001 under manager Alex Ferguson. He made an immediate impact as the club's primary forward, scoring 36 goals in his debut season and 44 goals during his second campaign with the team.

Van Nistelrooy won the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2002–03 title-winning season with 25 league goals. Across his Manchester United career, he demonstrated exceptional consistency in European competition, recording 35 goals in 43 Champions League appearances.

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