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My Take
Ruud Krol earns my deep respect as a living witness to Dutch Total Football. Born in Amsterdam in 1949, he spent most of his career at his hometown club Ajax and earned 83 caps for the Netherlands. As a defender who pushed forward, he embodied the fluid, position-blurring philosophy that reshaped the sport. After retiring he moved into coaching and was even honored as a Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau. I have always loved football that defies fixed roles, and Krol stood at the heart of the era that proved it could work. I only wish I could have watched his elegant 184 cm defending live.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ruud Krol
- Name (Japanese)
- ルート・クロル
- Reading
- るーと・くろる
- Born
- March 24, 1949 (age 77)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 184 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruud Krol born?
Born March 24, 1949 (age 77).
Where is Ruud Krol from?
Ruud Krol is from Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
What does Ruud Krol do?
Ruud Krol works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Ruud Krol?
Ruud Krol is 184 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.