Which prestigious award did Gullit win in 1987?
FIFA World Player of the Year
UEFA Best Player in Europe
The Best FIFA Men's Player
Ballon d'Or
Answer
In 1987, Ruud Gullit won the Ballon d'Or award for the best European footballer of the year. This was the first time a Dutch player had won the award, and it was a major achievement for Gullit, who was at the peak of his career at the time. Gullit had helped Feyenoord win the European Cup in 1986, and he was also playing well for the Netherlands national team.
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