Frank Rijkaard vs Marco van Basten
Both Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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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.
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Marco van Basten
Netherlands · 1983–1992 · ST
- Rank in Netherlands
- #2 of 33
- Caps · Netherlands
- 58 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, AC Milan
- Honours
- 3× Ballon d'Or
Career record: 58 caps and 24 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, AC Milan; honours include 3× Ballon d'Or.
The careers, side by side
Frank Rijkaard is editorial rank 4 and Marco van Basten rank 2 in Netherlands's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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