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Van the Man Trivia Quiz

Ruud Van Nistelrooy is an amazing goal scorer. It is a quiz all about him. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by kaung30. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
kaung30

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
239,853

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
270

Question 1 of 10

1. In Ruud Van Nistelrooy's youth days, in which position did he start playing? Hint

Central Forward

Central Defense

Striker

Attacking Midfielder

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which position did Ruud Van Nistelrooy's mainly play in? Hint

Striker

Central Forward

Left Wing Striker

Right Wing Striker

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which club was Ruud Van Nistelrooy converted to his favorite position? Hint

Barcelona

PSV Eindhoven

SC Heerenveen

Manchester United

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Question 4 of 10

4. In his first season in PSV Eindhoven, he made 34 appearances and scored how many goals? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2000, Ruud Van Nistelrooy was almost signed by Manchester United. Why didn't Manchester United sign him at the time? Hint

He had a clause on his contract that he must stay until the season finishes

He failed a drug test

He had a cruciate knee ligament injury

He refused to move

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Question 6 of 10

6. During Ruud Van Nistelrooy's first season at Manchester United, what was the total number of goals he scored in the Premier League and the Champions League? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2002, Ruud Van Nistelrooy scored 25 Premier League goals. For one of his goals, he scored a stunning goal which he started from the halfway line. Which team was it against? Hint

Liverpool

Fulham

Wigan Athletic

Blackburn Rovers

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2006, Ruud Van Nistelrooy was an unused substitute at Manchester United's Carling Cup Final against which team? Hint

Arsenal

Blackburn Rovers

Chelsea

Wigan Athletic

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 2006 Fifa World Cup, he again had a conflict with his coach after showing poor form. Who was his coach? Hint

Marco van Basten

Aragones

Luiz Felipe Scolari

He didn't had any conflict.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who named Van Nistelrooy as one of the 125 greatest living footballers? Hint

Maradona

Gerd Muller

Bobby Charlton

Pele

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Ruud Van Nistelrooy's youth days, in which position did he start playing?

Answer: Central Defense

In 1993, Ruud Van Nistelrooy started his youth level of soccer in FC Den Bosch. After, he played professional in FC Den Bosch. Also, he scored 17 goals in FC Den Bosch after making 69 appearances. This is very impressive as he was a central defender and scoring many goals.

2. Which position did Ruud Van Nistelrooy's mainly play in?

Answer: Central Forward

Ruud Van Nistelrooy was born in Netherlands and is a big goal machine. He mainly plays in a central forward position as he assumes that it is his favorite position.

3. In which club was Ruud Van Nistelrooy converted to his favorite position?

Answer: SC Heerenveen

Ruud Van Nistelrooy's favorite position was changed from a central defender to a central forward in SC Heerenveen. In 1998, he moved to another Dutch club, PSV Eindhoven.

4. In his first season in PSV Eindhoven, he made 34 appearances and scored how many goals?

Answer: 31

In his first season, he was able to score 31 goals in 34 matches. He was also voted Dutch Player of the Year. In his second season, he scored another 29 goals. This just proved once again of his amazing scoring and finishing ability.

5. In 2000, Ruud Van Nistelrooy was almost signed by Manchester United. Why didn't Manchester United sign him at the time?

Answer: He had a cruciate knee ligament injury

Ruud Van Nistelrooy suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury against Silkeborg. Manchester United nearly signed him on 25 April 2000, however, he failed a medical test because of his cruciate knee ligament injury.

6. During Ruud Van Nistelrooy's first season at Manchester United, what was the total number of goals he scored in the Premier League and the Champions League?

Answer: 33

In 2001, Ruud Van Nistelrooy joined Manchester United from PSV. During his first season, he scored 23 goals in 32 games. In addition, he scored 10 goals in the Champions League. Thus, he scored 33 for both tournaments. In that season, he also achieved the PFA Player of the Year award.

7. In 2002, Ruud Van Nistelrooy scored 25 Premier League goals. For one of his goals, he scored a stunning goal which he started from the halfway line. Which team was it against?

Answer: Fulham

Ruud Van Nistelrooy even got better in Manchester United by scoring 25 Premier League goals and 12 goals in the European competition. He scored one of his goals in the Premier League amazingly by starting from the halfway line and dribbling through. Also, he broke the record for scoring goals in European competitions for Manchester United.

8. In 2006, Ruud Van Nistelrooy was an unused substitute at Manchester United's Carling Cup Final against which team?

Answer: Wigan Athletic

In 2006, he was an unused substitute against Wigan Atheletic. This caused a huge controversy within fans and in the media as he was replaced by Louis Saha. In July, Ruud Van Nistelrooy officially became a Real Madrid player.

9. In the 2006 Fifa World Cup, he again had a conflict with his coach after showing poor form. Who was his coach?

Answer: Marco van Basten

Ruud Van Nistelrooy showed very poor form in front of the goal in the 2006 Fifa World Cup. His coach was Marco van Basten. Also, he only scored 1 goal in the World Cup.

10. Who named Van Nistelrooy as one of the 125 greatest living footballers?

Answer: Pele

A Brazilian legend, Pele, named Ruud Van Nistelrooy as one of the 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.

Source: Author kaung30

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