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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 190 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1995 AFC Ajax–player of the year
- 2005 UEFA President's Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
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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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.