115 NATIONS STORY FRANK RIJKAARD
115 NATIONS STORY FRANK RIJKAARD
Position:
CDM
Alt Position:
CM
Height:
187 CM
Stamina:
Skill Moves:
Weak Foot:
Stats
Base Stats
Max Stats
126 Pace
107 Shooting
112 Passing
117 Dribbling
127 Defending
124 Physical
157 Pace
119 Shooting
143 Passing
148 Dribbling
184 Defending
161 Physical
Work Rate: High/High
Traits:
outside foot shot
Skill Points [Recommended]:
2x Defensive Midfielder
2x Box to Box
1x Defending
Shards: 1,000
Detail Review
Pace
+
Rijkaard has very good pace for a defensive midfielder/centre-back hybrid. His acceleration helps him step up quickly to intercept, and his sprint speed gives him strong recovery ability when tracking runners. He feels fast and controlled for his size. ((9.5/10))
Passing
+
His passing is clean and reliable, especially for a defensive player. He distributes the ball well under pressure, can play accurate switches, and helps maintain possession with smart short passing. His long passing is steady and effective. ((9.8/10))
Defending
+
Outstanding defensive quality. Rijkaard excels in interceptions, 1v1 tackling, and reading attacking movements. His composure and timing make him extremely difficult to dribble past, and he consistently breaks up play with ease. ((9.7/10))
Physical
+
A major strength. His physicality makes him dominant in duels;strong, balanced, and aggressive. Opponents struggle to push past him, and he maintains control even under heavy pressure. ((9.6/10))
Work Rates
–
High attacking and high defensive work rates can make him wander too much. While he’s active everywhere, he sometimes leaves his position, requiring manual control to maintain shape. ((7.5/10))
Height
+
His tall frame gives him a huge advantage in aerial battles. He wins headers consistently and adds defensive security during set pieces, while also being an aerial threat offensively. ((9.5/10))
Skill Moves
–
With limited skill moves, he lacks creativity on the ball. While not a dribbler, this can make him predictable in tight situations when quick moves are needed to escape pressure. ((8/10))
Final Verdict
Rijkaard is a dominant defensive presence with elite tackling, strong physicality, and excellent positioning. His pace, height, and passing make him a complete defensive midfielder or ball-winning centre-back. The only drawbacks are his H/H workrates and limited skill moves, but his overall reliability and strength make him one of the most stable and effective defensive cards available.
Alternatives
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer: All ratings are given relative to the CM benchmark and may vary depending on playstyle.
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