How many goals did Ruud van Nistelrooy score?
How many goals did Ruud van Nistelrooy score?
Premier League Record
| Appearances | 150 |
|---|---|
| Goals | 95 |
| Assists | 14 |
Who scored the most consecutive Premiership goals?
Records
| Goals | |
|---|---|
| Most consecutive PL matches scoring a goal | 11 – Jamie Vardy (Leicester City; 29 August 2015 – 28 November 2015) |
| Most PL clubs scored for | 7 – Craig Bellamy (Coventry City, Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, West Ham United, Manchester City & Cardiff City; 2000/01 – 2013/14) |
How good is Van Nistelrooy?
Michael Cox best sums up the qualities of the Dutchman in his book ‘The Mixer’: “Throughout his five-year spell in English football Van Nistelrooy scored prolifically – and indiscriminately; of his 95 Premier League goals, 48 were scored at home and 47 away. But perhaps the toughest job in football.
How many goals did Ruud van Nistelrooy score in his first season?
In total during his first season, Van Nistelrooy scored 23 goals in 32 league games. He broke the record he shared with Mark Stein, Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry, by scoring in eight consecutive league games.
When did Ruud van Nistelrooy move to Manchester United?
Ferguson sent team representatives to PSV’s next league game and signed Van Nistelrooy the next day. Van Nistelrooy looked set to complete a club record £ 18.5 million transfer to Manchester United in the summer of 2000.
What did Sir Alex Ferguson say about Ruud van Nistelrooy?
According to a 2001 interview with The Daily Telegraph, Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson said that his son, Darren, who was at try-outs for Eredivisie rival Heerenveen at the time, begged his father, “You’ve got to sign Van Nistelrooy right away, he’s fantastic. We’ve been watching him.”
Who was the first player to score 11 consecutive goals in the Premier League?
Jamie Vardy broke Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record as he became the first player to score in 11 consecutive Premier League matches. The Leicester striker netted in the first half of his side’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United.