How many caps did Frank Rijkaard win for Netherlands?

Frank Rijkaard won 73 caps for Netherlands, scoring 10 goals.

Which clubs did Frank Rijkaard play for?

AFC Ajax (1980–1987), Real Zaragoza (1987–1988), Sporting CP (1987–1988), AC Milan (1988–1993), AFC Ajax (1993–1995).

Where does Frank Rijkaard rank among Netherlands's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Frank Rijkaard #4 of Netherlands's 33 greatest players of all time.

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04 / Netherlands · 1981–1994

Frank Rijkaard

CB leaderanchor

Caps · Netherlands

Goals · Netherlands

Life

1962

Clubs

AFC Ajax, Real Zaragoza, AC Milan

Editorial rank of 33 for Netherlands

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

An elegant yet imposing figure, Rijkaard was a defensive lynchpin for both AC Milan and Ajax, winning the Euros in 1988 and dominating as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. Career record: 73 caps and 10 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, Real Zaragoza, AC Milan.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q169098

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Career record

1980–1987	AFC Ajax
1987–1988	Real Zaragoza
1987–1988	Sporting CP
1988–1993	AC Milan
1993–1995	AFC Ajax
Netherlands	73 caps, 10 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Netherlands checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Netherlands checked 4 October 2026

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Around Rijkaard in the almanac

One rank above: Ruud Gullit at #3.

One rank below: Dennis Bergkamp at #5.

Netherlands's editorial top five: Johan Cruyff · Marco van Basten · Ruud Gullit · Frank Rijkaard · Dennis Bergkamp.

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