What is Frank Rijkaard's full name?
Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard
Frank Rijkaard date of birth:
September 30, 1962
How old is Frank Rijkaard?
63
Where was Frank Rijkaard born?
Amsterdam, Netherlands
How tall is Frank Rijkaard?
6' 3" (190 cm)
Frank Rijkaard body shape:
Athletic
What color is Frank Rijkaard's hair?
Black
What is Frank Rijkaard's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is Frank Rijkaard nationality?
Dutch
What is Frank Rijkaard's occupation?
Football Coach
Frank Rijkaard claim to fame:
Team Netherlands
Short Biography
Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard (born 30 September 1962) is a Dutch football manager and former player. Rijkaard has played for Ajax, Real Zaragoza and Milan, and represented his national side 73 times, scoring 10 goals. In his coaching career, he has been at the helm of the Dutch national side, Sparta Rotterdam, Barcelona, Galatasaray and Saudi Arabia. In 2010, Rijkaard was described by British broadsheet The Daily Telegraph as having been "a stylish player of faultless pedigree". A complete, tenacious, and consistent midfielder, throughout his career he was praised by pundits for his physical and athletic attributes, his work rate, positioning, his acute tactical intelligence and decision making, as well as his outstanding ability to read the game. Rijkaard was also a strong tackler, who was adept at starting attacking plays once he won back possession. He also possessed a powerful shot. He is regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in footballing history and one of the best players of his generation.