Clarence Seedorf vs Frank Rijkaard
Netherlands against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Clarence Seedorf
Netherlands · 1992–2014 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Netherlands
- #8 of 33
- Caps
- 87 · 11 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, AC Milan
- Honours
- 2× Hall of Fame
A true European trailblazer, he remains the only player to win the Champions League with three different clubs: Ajax, Real Madrid, and AC Milan. Career record: 87 caps and 11 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, AC Milan; honours include 2× Hall of Fame.
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 puts Frank Rijkaard ahead by 3 rating points, 93 against 90.
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