Frank Rijkaard vs Ronald Koeman
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.
Ronald Koeman
Netherlands · 1980s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Netherlands
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 78 · 20 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona
A free-scoring libero and set-piece master, Koeman was instrumental in the Netherlands' Euro 1988 victory and a champion with both PSV and Barcelona. Career record: 78 caps and 20 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona.
The verdict
The almanac puts Frank Rijkaard ahead by 3 rating points, 93 against 90.
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