MANAGER
Frank Rijkaard
Overview
Frank Rijkaard is a Dutch former midfielder and manager whose playing career included Ajax and AC Milan and whose coaching career included Barcelona.
Key facts
- Role
- Manager
- Nationality
- Netherlands
History
Rijkaard became Barcelona coach in 2003 and remained until 2008. His side won two La Liga titles and the 2005/06 Champions League, helping restore Barcelona to the top level of European club football before Pep Guardiola succeeded him. As a player he had earlier won major European honours with AC Milan and Ajax and EURO 1988 with the Netherlands. Footballopedia links Rijkaard to Ajax, AC Milan, Barcelona, Netherlands, Serie A, La Liga, Champions League and the transition from Ronaldinho’s Barcelona to Guardiola’s era.