Frank Rijkaard vs Johan Cruyff
Both Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Johan Cruyff
Netherlands · 1966–1977 · CAM
- Rank in Netherlands
- #1 of 33
- Caps · Netherlands
- 48 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, Feyenoord Rotterdam
- Honours
- 3× Ballon d'Or
Dortmund, 19 June 1974: he showed Jan Olsson the ball, dragged it behind his standing leg and turned away, and the move has carried his name ever since. Career record: 48 caps and 33 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, Feyenoord Rotterdam; honours include 3× Ballon d'Or.
The careers, side by side
Frank Rijkaard is editorial rank 4 and Johan Cruyff rank 1 in Netherlands's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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