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Ruud van Nistelrooy Trivia Quiz

This is my quiz all about the footballer Ruud van Nistelrooy. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by Linaw50. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Linaw50

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,275

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
853

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Ruud born? Hint

1st July 1976

1st June 1976

11th July 1976

21st August 1976

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which club did Ruud play for during the 2002-03 season? Hint

Manchester United

Liverpool

Arsenal

Newcastle

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many red cards did Ruud receive in the 2001-2002 season? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ruud's coach at SC Heerenveen told him that he needed to improve his play. Which footballer did his coach tell him he should go and watch play in order to do this? Hint

Eric Cantona

Zinidane Zidane

David Beckham

Dennis Bergkamp

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Dutch second division team did Ruud first play for? Hint

SC Heerenveen

FC Den Bosch

PSV Einhoven

none of these

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Question 6 of 10

6. Did Ruud play at all in Euro 2000?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. What nationality is Ruud? Hint

Dutch

British

German

French

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which position does Ruud usually play on the pitch? Hint

Defender

Forward

Midfielder

Goalkeeper

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Question 9 of 10

9. Against which country did Ruud make his international debut? Hint

Italy

England

Germany

France

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which of these years did Ruud earn himself second place in the European Golden Boot rankings? Hint

1998

2000

1997

1999

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Ruud born?

Answer: 1st July 1976

Ruud was born in Oss, Holland.

2. Which club did Ruud play for during the 2002-03 season?

Answer: Manchester United

Ruud joined Manchester United on 1st July 2001.

3. How many red cards did Ruud receive in the 2001-2002 season?

Answer: 0

Ruud did not pick up a single red card in the 2001-2002 season, however he picked up eleven yellow cards.

4. Ruud's coach at SC Heerenveen told him that he needed to improve his play. Which footballer did his coach tell him he should go and watch play in order to do this?

Answer: Dennis Bergkamp

Ruud studied every detail of Dennis Bergkamp's play in order to become a better player.

5. Which Dutch second division team did Ruud first play for?

Answer: FC Den Bosch

He joined the squad of FC Den Bosch in 1993.

6. Did Ruud play at all in Euro 2000?

Answer: No

Ruud had ruptured a ligament in his knee so had to watch the whole tournament on satellite television.

7. What nationality is Ruud?

Answer: Dutch

Ruud started his career playing for Den Bosch in the Netherlands.

8. Which position does Ruud usually play on the pitch?

Answer: Forward

At the end of the 2002-2003 season Ruud had scored a total of 80 goals with Manchester United.

9. Against which country did Ruud make his international debut?

Answer: Germany

Ruud made his debut on 18th November 1998. The final score was 1-1.

10. In which of these years did Ruud earn himself second place in the European Golden Boot rankings?

Answer: 1999

In 1999, he was also voted the Dutch Player of the Year by his team mates.

Source: Author Linaw50

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