19 Facts About Ruud Krol

Ruud Krol began his career at Ajax under manager Rinus Michels.

Ruud Krol did play in the European Cup finals of 1972 and 1973.

Ruud Krol moved to the North American Soccer League to play for the Vancouver Whitecaps for one season.

Ruud Krol then joined Napoli, where he played for the next four seasons.

Internationally, Ruud Krol made his debut for the Netherlands in 1969 against England, retiring from international football in 1983.

Ruud Krol was a crucial component in the Total Football side of the 1970s.

Ruud Krol created Cruijff's goal against Brazil and scored a 25-yard screamer against Argentina.

Ruud Krol was part of the Dutch squad that participated in the 1976 European Championship.

Ruud Krol played for the Netherlands as captain at the 1980 European Championship.

Ruud Krol played for part of the qualifying for Euro 84, and played his last international in 1983.

Ruud Krol became the interim manager of Ajax after the resignation of Koeman.

Ruud Krol was manager of Ajaccio in France Ligue 2 from 2006 to 2007.

Ruud Krol returned as manager of Egyptian giants Zamalek in August 2007.

Ruud Krol had previously managed them from 1994 to 1999, winning the Egyptian Cup in 1999, the African Cup of Champions Clubs in 1996 and the Afro-Asian Club Championship 1997, the last two being the biggest club level prizes available to CAF clubs.

Ruud Krol ended his sole season by winning one Egyptian Cup with Zamalek, within one season he would leave and sign a three-year contract with the South African giants Orlando Pirates.

Ruud Krol accepted that role and simultaneously became manager of Sfaxien and Tunisia in September 2013.

Ruud Krol won the 2013 CAF Confederation Cup with Sfaxien.

Ruud Krol resigned from his duties as Sfaxien coach after the second leg of the final against TP Mazembe on 30 November 2013.

Ruud Krol quit as the national team interim coach following Tunisia's loss in the World Cup play-off.