Frank Rijkaard vs Johan Neeskens
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 Neeskens
Netherlands · 1970–1981 · CM
- Rank in Netherlands
- #9 of 33
- Caps · Netherlands
- 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 careers, side by side
Frank Rijkaard is editorial rank 4 and Johan Neeskens rank 9 in Netherlands's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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