Frank Rijkaard

Quick Facts

Full Name	Frank Rijkaard
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 30, 1962(1962-09-30)
Age	62
Birthplace	Amsterdam
Country	Netherlands
Horoscope	Virgo

Frank Rijkaard Biography

Frank Rijkaard is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on September 30, 1962 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Midfielder in the defensive position who spent nine seasons playing for Ajax and was a part of the Dutch national team from 1981 until 1994. He was the manager of his Saudi Arabian national team from 2011 until 2013.

The duo of He and Gareth Southgate both became managers after their soccer careers ended. both were managers when their respective soccer careers had ended.

Rijkaard was born in Amsterdam. His mother Neel is Dutch and his father Herman (1935–2010) was a Surinamese footballer who arrived in the Netherlands along with the father of Ruud Gullit; the two sons grew up playing together in the city. Rijkaard was just 17 when Ajax coach Leo Beenhakker gave him his senior squad debut on 23 August 1980. He made an immediate impact, scoring the third goal in a 4–2 away victory over Go Ahead Eagles, the first league match in the 1980–81 season. He would play another 23 games for Ajax in his first season, netting four goals. In 1981–82, he won his first league championship with Ajax and went on to successfully defend the title the following season.

On the international stage, Rijkaard made his debut for the Netherlands in

1981. He was part of the Dutch side that won UEFA Euro 1988 with a 2–0 win in the final over the Soviet Union, playing at centre-back alongside Ronald Koeman. He won a total of 73 caps and scored 10 goals. Rijkaard also played for the Netherlands during the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups and at Euro 1992.

He was married first to Monique Olgers. Then, following divorce, he got married to the second time to Carmen Sandries.

Frank Rijkaard Net Worth

Frank Rijkaard is one of the richest Soccer Player from Netherlands. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Frank Rijkaard 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was just 17 when he started the professional career of soccer.

He was profiled by The Daily Telegraph for the types of players he sought to recruit.

Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈfrɑŋk ˈrɛi̯kaːrt] ( listen ) ; born 30 September 1962) is a Dutch former footballer and former manager who played as a midfielder or defender. Rijkaard played for Ajax, Real Zaragoza and Milan and represented the Netherlands national team side 73 times, scoring 10 goals. In his managerial career, he was at the helm of the Netherlands national team, Sparta Rotterdam, Barcelona, Galatasaray and the Saudi Arabia national team.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Frank Rijkaard height 6 ft 3 in Frank weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Frank Rijkaard Dating?

According to our records, Frank Rijkaard married to Stefanie Rucker. As of December 1, 2023, Frank Rijkaard’s is not dating anyone.

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After five seasons in Italy, Rijkaard returned to Ajax in 1993. With Louis van Gaal at the helm, Rijkaard and Danny Blind formed the experienced defensive core of the Ajax team that won the first two of three consecutive Dutch championships. Ajax were the unbeaten champions of the Netherlands in the 1994–95 season, and carried that success into Europe. In his final game, Rijkaard won the Champions League with a 1–0 victory over Milan in the 1995 final at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna. He was named in the FIFA 100, Pelé’s list of the 125 World’s Greatest Footballers.

Facts & Trivia

Frank Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Netherlands. Frank Rijkaard celebrates birthday on September 30 of every year.

During the 2001–02 season, he became manager of Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, the oldest professional team in the country. Rijkaard enjoyed the down-to-earth atmosphere, although the club was not financially strong. Under his leadership, the club was relegated to the second division for the first time in its history, and he was consequently sacked.

Is Frank Rijkaard still coaching?

“The administration of the club has decided that at the end of this season Frank Rijkaard will cease to be the coach of Barcelona ,” Laporta said to a Spanish newspaper. “The position will be occupied by Josep Guardiola.”

Why did Rijkaard retire?

Part of his desire not to engage in public life may be because of the huge fall-out in Holland when he split from his former wife Monique in 2009 to move in with Stefanie, who had been the family nanny.

How old is Frank Rijkaard now?

60 years (September 30, 1962)

When did Frank Rijkaard retire?

A TRUE legend of the game, Frank Rijkaard has somewhat faded into the background in recent years. Now aged 59, the Holland and Barcelona legend hasn’t been actively involved in football since 2013 when he left his role as manager of the Saudi Arabian national side.

Who was better Gullit or Rijkaard?

Rijkaard was slightly different. To the spectator, he perhaps did not shine as much in the shadow of Gullit, but arguably had the better technical ability. He was quieter and more focused, preferring to keep things steady in the team while Gullit forayed forward and masterminded goals and attacking play.