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Frank Rijkaard is listed as an association football player and association football coach. Frank Rijkaard was born in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands on September 30, 1962. That works out to 63 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include AFC Ajax–player of the year (1995) and UEFA President's Award (2005). The listed height is 190 cm.
My Take
Frank Rijkaard belongs in any honest conversation about the finest midfielders ever, and I never tire of saying so. At 190 cm he should have been a blunt instrument, yet he played with an elegance that defied his frame, dominating both phases of the game. Five Eredivisie titles and a Champions League with Ajax, plus his Milan years, mark a career that touched the summit. What elevates him for me is the second act: as Barcelona's manager he nurtured a generation of talent. A great player who became a great teacher is a rare double, and Rijkaard managed it with grace.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frank Rijkaard
- Name (Japanese)
- フランク・ライカールト
- Reading
- ふらんく・らいかーると
- Born
- September 30, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Height
- 190 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1995 AFC Ajax–player of the year
- 2005 UEFA President's Award
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.frankrijkaard.net/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank%20Rijkaard
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%95%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q169098
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Rijkaard born?
Born September 30, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Frank Rijkaard from?
Frank Rijkaard is from Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
What does Frank Rijkaard do?
Frank Rijkaard works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Frank Rijkaard?
Frank Rijkaard is 190 cm.
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