Frank Rijkaard
Dutch association football player and manager (born 1962)
1962 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch association football player and manager (born 1962)
Born
September 30, 1962
Age
~64 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
association football coach, association football player
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in Amsterdam
1962
Born in Amsterdam (1962-09-30)
1995
AwardAFC Ajax–player of the year
2005
AwardUEFA President's Award
Present
Age ~64
About
Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard is a Dutch former football player and manager who primarily played as a defensive midfielder. Regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Rijkaard played for Ajax, Real Zaragoza and AC Milan. With Ajax, he won five Eredivisie titles and the 1994–1995 Champions League. With AC Milan, he won Serie A titles, as well as the 1988–89 and 1989–90 European Cup titles.
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Who is Frank Rijkaard?+
Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard is a Dutch former football player and manager who primarily played as a defensive midfielder. Regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Rijkaard played for Ajax, Real Zaragoza and AC Milan. With Ajax, he won five Eredivisie titles and the 1994–1995 Champions
What does the name Frank mean?+
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
When was Frank Rijkaard born?+
Frank Rijkaard was born on September 30, 1962.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — September 30, 1962
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Respect.
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