Frank Rijkaard vs Johan Neeskens
Netherlands against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Johan Neeskens
Netherlands · 1968–85 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Netherlands
- #9 of 33
- Caps
- 49 · 17 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, New York Cosmos
The beating heart of Total Football, his relentless energy and box-to-box prowess drove Ajax, Barcelona, and the Dutch national team to multiple finals in the 1970s. Career record: 49 caps and 17 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, FC Barcelona, New York Cosmos.
The verdict
The almanac puts Frank Rijkaard ahead by 3 rating points, 93 against 90.
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