Frank RIJKAARD
Defensive Midfielder
Overall RATING
0
Other Positions
CM – CD
190cm x 89kg; Right Footed; Prime 1988 – 1992
Physical Skills
0
Acceleration
76%
Agility
74%
Balance
81%
Jump
88%
Natural Fitness
83%
Speed
84%
Stamina
90%
Strength
92%
Technical Skills
0
Ball Control
85%
Dribbling
78%
Free Kicks
77%
Heading
87%
Long Passing
86%
Shooting Accuracy
76%
Shooting Power
87%
Shooting Technique
77%
Short Passing
86%
Tactical Skills
0
Defensive Positioning
88%
Off the ball
78%
Teamwork
90%
Mental Skills
0
Anticipation
85%
Concentration
86%
Consistency
87%
Determination
90%
Leadership
85%
Vision
85%
Attacking Skills
Finishing
78%
Defensive Skills
0
Marking
82%
Sliding
78%
Tackling
88%
Info Box
– Formed an amazing Dutch trio at Milan with Van Basten and Gullit
– A powerful, tenacious and all-around midfielder
– Moves into channels
– Shoots with power
Additional Skills
A powerful, versatile, and eclectic midfielder, capable of playing in all midfield roles and as a central defender, Rijkaard was an incredibly physically strong player, with great competitive ferocity, no weaknesses, and a great vision of the game.
He was a key player for the great Milan team under Sacchi and Ajax, as well as for the Dutch national team, European champions in 1988.
