Sergio Ramos vs Frank Rijkaard
Spain against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Sergio Ramos
Spain · 2004–25 · CB
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Spain
- #6 of 33
- Caps
- 180 · 23 goals
- Clubs
- Sevilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Paris Saint-Germain
- Honours
- Hall of Fame 2011
Spain's iconic captain, Sergio Ramos was the ultimate big-game player, delivering crucial goals and relentless defending on the way to World Cup and multiple Champions League glories. Career record: 180 caps and 23 goals for Spain; club career at Sevilla, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Paris Saint-Germain; honours include Hall of Fame 2011.
Frank Rijkaard
Netherlands · 1980s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 93
- Rank in Netherlands
- #4 of 33
- Caps
- 73 · 10 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Real Zaragoza, AC Milan
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 1995
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; honours include national Player of the Year 1995.
The verdict
The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 93.
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