de Boer, Frank

FC Barcelona & Holland

Birthdate: May 15, 1970
Birthplace: Hoorn, Holland
Height: 179 cms
Weight: 79 kgs
Position: Defender (Central)
Games & Goals with National Team: 68 caps, 6 goals (as of July 31,1999)
International Debut: September 26, 1990 vs. Italy (W 1-0)


Frank de Boer is a very technique defender, that has great vision of the game, intelligent and becomes at times a coach in the field. Frank controlls the ball to cut the opponent's pressure, this pressure is also cutted with long passes. Has been with Ajax since 1988-89 season, but in January 1999 he moved to FC Barcelona for $11.00 (Millions of Dollars). He did not had problems to settle at Nou Camp and became a vital member of the winning squad. Was included in France 1998 World Cup Ideal Team. With no doubt Frank is the best central defender of the world, privilege that could only be threatened by few top world-class defenders, like: Gamarra, Hierro, Adams, Desailly and others.

&gt&gt&gt&gt&gt&gt See Career Statistics