Frank Rijkaard

Netherlands · Defensive midfielder (Centre-back, Central midfielder) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1987-1994

Powerful, technical holding midfielder who linked defence and attack with authority

84.1OVR#20 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He was one of the first midfielders who was able to do everything on the pitch.”

— Carlo Ancelotti, AC Milan teammate · 2006 · source

Top 10 attributes

Big-Game Temperament93
Defensive Positioning92
Interceptions92
Standing Tackle92
Anticipation91
Heading90
Decision Making90
Spatial Awareness90
Game Management90
Marking90

All 64 attributes

Speed 72.0

Top Speed76
Acceleration77
Dribbling Speed67
Top Speed with Ball75
Knock-on & Run69
Change of Pace68

Shooting 75.8

Finishing80
Shot Power85
Long Shots82
Volleys75
Curve70
Penalties80
Heading90
Direct Free Kicks66
Shooting Creativity70
Acrobatics60

Passing 79.0

Short Passing86
Long Passing84
Through Balls80
Crossing70
Link-up Play86
Vision85
Set-Piece Delivery62

Ball Control 80.7

Dribbling80
Possession87
First Touch87
Skills & Tricks66
Weak Foot76
Press Resistance88

Movement 82.2

Off-the-Ball Movement82
Runs in Behind72
Attacking Positioning80
Anticipation91
Recovery Runs86

Football IQ 88.5

Decision Making90
Spatial Awareness90
Game Management90
Tactical Creativity84

Defending Skill 89.0

Defensive Positioning92
Marking90
Interceptions92
Standing Tackle92
Sliding Tackle88
Offside Trap80

Physical 84.2

Strength90
Stamina85
Agility72
Balance86
Recovery86
Reactions80
Hold-up Play84
Aerial Duels90
Aggression85

Mental 89.5

Big-Game Temperament93
Leadership86
Selflessness88
Concentration90
Determination90
Tactical Discipline90

Career 84.0

Consistency90
Longevity88
Achievements86
Durability84
Loyalty72

Profile

Born: 30 September 1962
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 80 kg
Foot: Right
Career: 1980–1995
Prime: 1987-1994

Club career

1980–1987 Ajax
1987–1988 Sporting CP
1988–1988 Real Zaragoza (loan)
1988–1993 AC Milan
1993–1995 Ajax

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 3

1989 AC Milan · 1990 AC Milan · 1995 Ajax

Continental title 1

1988 UEFA European Championship

League title · Eredivisie Ajax 5

1981–82, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1993–94, 1994–95

League title · Serie A AC Milan 2

1991–92, 1992–93

Intercontinental Cup 2

1989, 1990

UEFA Super Cup 2