Dennis Bergkamp vs Frank Rijkaard
Both Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Dennis Bergkamp
Netherlands · 1990–2000 · SS
- Rank in Netherlands
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Netherlands
- 79 · 37 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal
The epitome of grace and precision, his elegant first touch, mesmerising control, and exquisite finishing skills made him an Arsenal legend and one of football's great artists. Career record: 79 caps and 37 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal.
Frank Rijkaard
Netherlands · 1981–1994 · CB
- Rank in Netherlands
- #4 of 33
- Caps · Netherlands
- 73 · 10 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, Real Zaragoza, AC Milan
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.
The careers, side by side
Dennis Bergkamp is editorial rank 5 and Frank Rijkaard rank 4 in Netherlands's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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