1980
Ajax First-Team Debut
Makes his Ajax first-team debut and begins a career as a versatile defender and midfielder.
Football player and manager history
Frank Rijkaard
Explore 8 football history records associated with Frank Rijkaard, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1988
Transfer to AC Milan
Joins AC Milan and forms a successful Dutch core with Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten.
1988 June 25th
European Championship Title
Plays in central defence as the Netherlands defeat the Soviet Union to win UEFA EURO 1988.
1995 May 24th
Champions League Final Assist
Supplies the pass from which Patrick Kluivert scores Ajax's winning goal.
1995 May 24th
Champions League Victory
Helps Ajax defeat AC Milan 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League final before retiring from professional football.
1995 May 24th
Champions League Winner
Frank Rijkaard brought experience to Ajax's midfield and supplied the pass for the decisive goal in the 1995 UEFA Champions League final, helping Ajax win the competition.
2003
Barcelona Manager Appointment
Becomes Barcelona manager and begins rebuilding a side around Ronaldinho and emerging academy players.
2006 May 17th
Barcelona Champions League Triumph
Guides Barcelona to their second European Cup by defeating Arsenal.