Ruud van Nistelrooy
Forward · 1993 to 2011
- Goals
- 384
- Appearances
- 662
- Goals per game
- 0.58
- Major honours
- 42
Scored 150 of 384 career goals for Manchester United, at 0.68 per game.
Goals by age
Career total by age
| Age | Goals |
|---|---|
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 8 |
| 20 | 20 |
| 21 | 36 |
| 22 | 77 |
| 23 | 110 |
| 24 | 114 |
| 25 | 157 |
| 26 | 202 |
| 27 | 237 |
| 28 | 259 |
| 29 | 288 |
| 30 | 324 |
| 31 | 346 |
| 32 | 359 |
| 33 | 367 |
| 34 | 378 |
| 35 | 384 |
Career totals
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Per game | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Den Bosch | 1993–1996 | 71 | 20 | 0.28 | 6% |
| Heerenveen | 1997 | 40 | 16 | 0.40 | 5% |
| PSV | 1998–2000 | 90 | 77 | 0.86 | 22% |
| Manchester United | 2001–2005 | 219 | 150 | 0.68 | 43% |
| Real Madrid | 2006–2009 | 96 | 64 | 0.67 | 18% |
| Hamburger SV | 2009–2010 | 44 | 17 | 0.39 | 5% |
| Málaga | 2011 | 32 | 5 | 0.16 | 1% |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| League | 449 | 249 |
| Domestic cup | 39 | 32 |
| League cup | 6 | 2 |
| Continental | 92 | 62 |
| Other | 6 | 4 |
| International | 70 | 35 |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| England | 219 | 150 |
| Netherlands | 201 | 113 |
| Spain | 128 | 69 |
| Germany | 44 | 17 |
Honours
| Eredivisie | 2 times · 1999–2000 and 2000–01 |
|---|---|
| La Liga | 2 times · 2006–07 and 2007–08 |
| Premier League | 1 time · 2002–03 |
| FA Cup | 1 time · 2003–04 |
| League Cup | 1 time · 2005–06 |
| Johan Cruyff Shield | 2 times · 1998 and 2022 |
| FA Community Shield | 1 time · 2003 |
| KNVB Cup | 1 time · 2022–23 |
| Supercopa de España | 1 time · 2008 |
| Pichichi Trophy | 1 time · 2006–07 |
|---|---|
| Premier League Golden Boot | 1 time · 2002–03 |
| Premier League Player of the Month | 3 times · December 2001, February 2002, and April 2003 |
| UEFA Champions League Top Goalscorer | 3 times · 2001–02, 2002–03, and 2004–05 |
| Dutch Footballer of the Year | 2 times · 1998–99 and 1999–2000 |
| Eredivisie Top Goalscorer | 2 times · 1998–99 and 1999–2000 |
| FA Cup Top Goalscorer | 2 times · 2002–03 and 2003–04 |
| PFA Team of the Year | 2 times · 2001–02 Premier League and 2003–04 Premier League |
| Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year | 2 times · 2001–02 and 2002–03 |
| BBC Goal of the Month | 1 time · March 2003 |
| ESM Team of the Year | 1 time · 2001–02 |
| ESPN World Team of the Decade | 1 time · 2009 |
| IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer of the Last Decade | 1 time · 2012 |
| IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer of the Year | 1 time · 2002 |
| PFA Fans' Player of the Year | 1 time · 2001–02 |
| PFA Players' Player of the Year | 1 time · 2001–02 |
| Premier League Player of the Season | 1 time · 2002–03 |
| UEFA Champions League Top Assist Provider | 1 time · 2001–02 |
| UEFA Club Forward of the Year | 1 time · 2002–03 |
| UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament | 1 time · 2004 |
| UEFA Team of the Year | 1 time · 2003 |
Common questions
- How many goals has Ruud van Nistelrooy scored?
- 384 goals in 662 appearances across club and international football.
- Which club did Ruud van Nistelrooy score the most goals for?
- 150 goals for Manchester United, more than for any other club.
- How many trophies has Ruud van Nistelrooy won?
- 42 major honours, counting team titles and individual awards.
- What was Ruud van Nistelrooy's best season?
- 44 goals in 2002–03 for Manchester United, the highest of the career.
- How many international goals does Ruud van Nistelrooy have?
- 35 goals in 70 appearances for Netherlands.
Where they rank
Ruud van Nistelrooy updated Jul 18, 2026 · Wikipedia