Ruud Geels
Dutch footballer (1948-2023) · Netherlands · On the map · Footballers · Died at 75
Geertruida Maria "Ruud" Geels was a Dutch professional footballer who played as a striker. He obtained 20 caps for the Netherlands national team, scoring eleven goals.
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Wim Jansen Teammate at Feyenoord Rotterdam, 1966-1970
Ruud Krol Teammate at AFC Ajax, 1974-1978
Willem van Hanegem Teammate at Feyenoord Rotterdam, 1968-1970
Piet Schrijvers Teammate at AFC Ajax, 1974-1978
Heinz Stuy Teammate at AFC Ajax, 1974-1976
Peter Arntz Teammate at Go Ahead Eagles, 1970-1972
Johnny Dusbaba Teammate at AFC Ajax, 1974-1977
Wim Suurbier Teammate at AFC Ajax, 1974-1977
Dick Schoenaker Teammate at AFC Ajax, 1976-1978
Eddy Treijtel Teammate at Feyenoord Rotterdam, 1968-1970
Simon Tahamata Teammate at AFC Ajax, 1976-1978
Tschen La Ling Teammate at AFC Ajax, 1975-1978
Louis van Gaal Teammate at Sparta Rotterdam, 1979-1981
Bert van Marwijk Teammate at Go Ahead Eagles, 1970-1972
Rob Rensenbrink Teammate at Netherlands national team, 1974-1979
Willy van de Kerkhof Teammate at Netherlands national team, 1974-1981
Arie Haan Teammate at Netherlands national team, 1974-1980
Adri van Tiggelen Teammate at Sparta Rotterdam, 1979-1981
Kees Kist Teammate at Netherlands national team, 1975-1980
Rinus Israël Teammate at Feyenoord Rotterdam, 1966-1970
Johnny Thio Teammate at Club Brugge K.V., 1972-1974
Ulrik le Fevre Teammate at Club Brugge K.V., 1972-1974
Cor Veldhoen Teammate at Feyenoord Rotterdam, 1966-1970
Guus Haak Teammate at Feyenoord Rotterdam, 1966-1970
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About this person
A prolific striker known for his heading skills, Geels is the only player to win the Eredivisie topscoring title five times, and is the second most scoring player in the Dutch top football division, behind Willy van der Kuijlen. He is also known for being the first of only two footballers to play for the big three teams in Dutch football - Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord.
