Fernando Ricksen
| Date of birth | 27 July 1976 |
| Place of birth | Heerlen |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Height | 1.70 m |
| Position | Defender |
Ricksen developed through the youth system at Roda JC before spending four seasons as a professional at Fortuna Sittard. In 1997 he moved on to AZ Alkmaar where he won a Second Division championship medal in 1997-98 before signing for Rangers in July 2000. He had a difficult first season at Ibrox but will be hoping for better fortune in 2001-02. A talented right back Ricksen made his international debut for the Netherlands against Spain in November 2000 when he came on as a late substitute.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ Alkmaar | 01 Jul 2000 | ||
| Rangers | 01 Jul 2000 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Rangers | Scottish FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Rangers | Scottish League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Rangers | Scottish Premier League | 26 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2000-01 | Rangers | UEFA Champions League | 4 |
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| 2000-01 | Rangers | UEFA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Rangers | Scottish FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Rangers | Scottish League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Rangers | Scottish Premier League | 31 | 4 |
6
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1
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| 2001-02 | Rangers | UEFA Champions League | 4 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Rangers | UEFA Cup | 5 |
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1
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| 2002-03 | Rangers | Scottish League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Rangers | Scottish Premier League | 21 | 3 |
4
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1
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| 2002-03 | Rangers | UEFA Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Rangers | UEFA Champions League | 3 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Rangers | Scottish Premier League | 38 | 4 |
3
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| 2004-05 | Rangers | UEFA Champions League | 2 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Rangers | UEFA Cup | 6 | 1 |
1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2000 | Rangers v FBK Kaunas | W | 4-1 | UEFA Champions League | 2nd qualifying round 1st leg |
| 29 Jul 2000 | Rangers v St Johnstone | W | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 02 Aug 2000 | FBK Kaunas v Rangers | D |
0-0 Agg: 1-4 |
UEFA Champions League | 2nd qualifying round 2nd leg |
| 05 Aug 2000 | Kilmarnock v Rangers | W | 2-4 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 13 Aug 2000 | St Mirren v Rangers | W | 1-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 2000 | Rangers v Dunfermline Athletic | W | 4-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 23 Aug 2000 | Rangers v Herfølge | W |
3-0 Agg: 6-0 |
UEFA Champions League | 3rd round 2nd leg |
| 27 Aug 2000 | Celtic v Rangers | L | 6-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 06 Sep 2000 | Rangers v Aberdeen | W | 4-2 | Scottish League Cup | 3rd round |
| 09 Sep 2000 | Dundee v Rangers | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 17 Sep 2000 | Rangers v Heart of Midlothian | W | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 01 Oct 2000 | Rangers v Dundee United | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Rangers v Kilmarnock | L | 0-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 31 Oct 2000 | Rangers v Dundee United | W | 2-0 | Scottish League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Rangers v St Mirren | W | 7-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 07 Nov 2000 | Rangers v AS Monaco | D | 2-2 | UEFA Champions League | Group D |
| 12 Nov 2000 | Aberdeen v Rangers | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 2000 | 1.FC Kaiserslautern v Rangers | L |
3-0 Agg: 3-1 |
UEFA Cup | 3rd round 2nd leg |
| 10 Dec 2000 | Rangers v Motherwell | W | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 13 Dec 2000 | Rangers v Aberdeen | W | 3-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 17 Dec 2000 | Dundee United v Rangers | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Rangers v Hibernian | W | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Rangers v St Johnstone | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 2001 | St Mirren v Rangers | W | 1-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Rangers v Brechin City | W | 2-0 | Scottish FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 31 Jan 2001 | Rangers v Aberdeen | W | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Rangers v Dunfermline Athletic | W | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 11 Feb 2001 | Celtic v Rangers | L | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 18 Feb 2001 | Ross County v Rangers | W | 2-3 | Scottish FA Cup | 4th round |
| 11 Mar 2001 | Dundee United v Rangers | L | 1-0 | Scottish FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 08 Apr 2001 | Hibernian v Rangers | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 11 Apr 2001 | Kilmarnock v Rangers | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Dundee v Rangers | W | 0-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 29 Apr 2001 | Rangers v Celtic | L | 0-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 05 May 2001 | Heart of Midlothian v Rangers | W | 1-4 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 12 May 2001 | Rangers v Kilmarnock | W | 5-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 20 May 2001 | Rangers v Hibernian | W | 4-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 25 Jul 2001 | NK Maribor v Rangers | W | 0-3 | UEFA Champions League | 2nd qualifying round 1st leg |
| 28 Jul 2001 | Aberdeen v Rangers | W | 0-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 01 Aug 2001 | Rangers v NK Maribor | W |
3-1 Agg: 6-1 |
UEFA Champions League | 2nd qualifying round 2nd leg |
| 04 Aug 2001 | Rangers v Livingston | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 08 Aug 2001 | Rangers v Fenerbahçe | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | 3rd qualifying round 1st leg |
| 11 Aug 2001 | Dunfermline Athletic v Rangers | W | 1-4 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 18 Aug 2001 | Rangers v Hibernian | D | 2-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 22 Aug 2001 | Fenerbahçe v Rangers | L |
2-1 Agg: 2-1 |
UEFA Champions League | 3rd round 2nd leg |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Rangers v Dundee | W | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Heart of Midlothian v Rangers | D | 2-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 16 Sep 2001 | Rangers v Motherwell | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 22 Sep 2001 | Dundee United v Rangers | W | 1-6 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Sep 2001 | Anzhi Makhachkala v Rangers | W | 0-1 | UEFA Cup | 1st round |
| 30 Sep 2001 | Rangers v Celtic | L | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 09 Oct 2001 | Rangers v Airdrieonians | W | 3-0 | Scottish League Cup | 3 |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Rangers v Kilmarnock | W | 3-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 18 Oct 2001 | Rangers v Dinamo Moskva | W | 3-1 | UEFA Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 21 Oct 2001 | St Johnstone v Rangers | W | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Oct 2001 | Livingston v Rangers | W | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 01 Nov 2001 | Dinamo Moskva v Rangers | W |
1-4 Agg: 2-7 |
UEFA Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 04 Nov 2001 | Rangers v Aberdeen | W | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 17 Nov 2001 | Rangers v Dunfermline Athletic | W | 4-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 2001 | Rangers v Paris St Germain | D | 0-0 | UEFA Cup | 3rd round 1st leg |
| 09 Dec 2001 | Rangers v Heart of Midlothian | W | 3-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 12 Dec 2001 | Rangers v Hibernian | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Motherwell v Rangers | D | 2-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 22 Dec 2001 | Rangers v Dundee United | W | 3-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Hibernian v Rangers | W | 0-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Rangers v St Johnstone | W | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Rangers v Livingston | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Aberdeen v Rangers | W | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 23 Jan 2002 | Dunfermline Athletic v Rangers | W | 2-4 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 26 Jan 2002 | Rangers v Hibernian | W | 4-1 | Scottish FA Cup | 4th round |
| 30 Jan 2002 | Kilmarnock v Rangers | D | 2-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Rangers v Dundee | W | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 05 Feb 2002 | Rangers v Celtic | W | 2-1 | Scottish League Cup | Semi-final |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Heart of Midlothian v Rangers | W | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 16 Feb 2002 | Rangers v Motherwell | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 21 Feb 2002 | Rangers v Feyenoord | D | 1-1 | UEFA Cup | 4th round 1st leg |
| 24 Feb 2002 | Forfar Athletic v Rangers | W | 0-6 | Scottish FA Cup | 5th round |
| 03 Mar 2002 | Dundee United v Rangers | W | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 06 Mar 2002 | St Johnstone v Rangers | W | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 10 Mar 2002 | Rangers v Celtic | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 17 Mar 2002 | Ayr United v Rangers | W | 0-4 | Scottish League Cup | Final |
| 24 Mar 2002 | Rangers v Partick Thistle | W | 3-0 | Scottish FA Cup | Semi-final |
| 21 Apr 2002 | Celtic v Rangers | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 04 May 2002 | Celtic v Rangers | W | 2-3 | Scottish FA Cup | Final |
| 03 Aug 2002 | Kilmarnock v Rangers | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Rangers v Dundee | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 18 Aug 2002 | Hibernian v Rangers | W | 2-4 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2002 | Rangers v Aberdeen | W | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 01 Sep 2002 | Dunfermline Athletic v Rangers | W | 0-6 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 2002 | Rangers v Heart of Midlothian | W | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Livingston v Rangers | W | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Viktoria Zizkov v Rangers | L | 2-0 | UEFA Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Rangers v Partick Thistle | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Dundee United v Rangers | W | 0-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 06 Oct 2002 | Celtic v Rangers | D | 3-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 19 Oct 2002 | Rangers v Motherwell | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 24 Oct 2002 | Hibernian v Rangers | W | 2-3 | Scottish League Cup | 3rd round |
| 27 Oct 2002 | Rangers v Kilmarnock | W | 6-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Dundee v Rangers | W | 0-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 07 Nov 2002 | Dunfermline Athletic v Rangers | W | 0-1 | Scottish League Cup | Quarter-final |
| 10 Nov 2002 | Rangers v Hibernian | W | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 16 Nov 2002 | Aberdeen v Rangers | D | 2-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Rangers v Dunfermline Athletic | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 01 Dec 2002 | Heart of Midlothian v Rangers | W | 0-4 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 04 Dec 2002 | Rangers v Livingston | W | 4-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Rangers v Celtic | W | 3-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 14 Dec 2002 | Rangers v Dundee United | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Motherwell v Rangers | L | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 16 Sep 2003 | Rangers v VfB Stuttgart | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 22 Oct 2003 | Rangers v Manchester United | L | 0-1 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 26 Nov 2003 | VfB Stuttgart v Rangers | D | 0-0 | UEFA Champions League | Group E |
| 07 Aug 2004 | Aberdeen v Rangers | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 10 Aug 2004 | CSKA Moskva v Rangers | L | 2-1 | UEFA Champions League | 3rd qualifying round 1st leg |
| 14 Aug 2004 | Rangers v Livingston | W | 4-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 2004 | Rangers v Hibernian | W | 4-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 2004 | Rangers v CSKA Moskva | D |
1-1 Agg: 2-3 |
UEFA Champions League | 3rd qualifying round 2nd leg |
| 29 Aug 2004 | Celtic v Rangers | L | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 12 Sep 2004 | Heart of Midlothian v Rangers | D | 0-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 16 Sep 2004 | Maritimo v Rangers | L | 1-0 | UEFA Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 19 Sep 2004 | Rangers v Inverness Caledonian Thistle | W | 1-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 26 Sep 2004 | Dundee v Rangers | W | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 30 Sep 2004 | Rangers v Maritimo | W |
1-0 Agg: 1-1 |
UEFA Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 03 Oct 2004 | Rangers v Kilmarnock | W | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 17 Oct 2004 | Motherwell v Rangers | W | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 21 Oct 2004 | Amica Wronki v Rangers | W | 0-5 | UEFA Cup | Group F |
| 24 Oct 2004 | Rangers v Dundee United | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Oct 2004 | Dunfermline Athletic v Rangers | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 31 Oct 2004 | Rangers v Aberdeen | W | 5-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 07 Nov 2004 | Livingston v Rangers | W | 1-4 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 14 Nov 2004 | Hibernian v Rangers | W | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 20 Nov 2004 | Rangers v Celtic | W | 2-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 25 Nov 2004 | Rangers v Grazer AK | W | 3-0 | UEFA Cup | Group F |
| 28 Nov 2004 | Rangers v Heart of Midlothian | W | 3-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 02 Dec 2004 | AZ Alkmaar v Rangers | L | 1-0 | UEFA Cup | Group F |
| 05 Dec 2004 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle v Rangers | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 11 Dec 2004 | Rangers v Dundee | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 15 Dec 2004 | Rangers v Auxerre | L | 0-2 | UEFA Cup | Group F |
| 19 Dec 2004 | Kilmarnock v Rangers | W | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 27 Dec 2004 | Rangers v Motherwell | W | 4-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 2005 | Dundee United v Rangers | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Rangers v Dunfermline Athletic | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 23 Jan 2005 | Aberdeen v Rangers | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 29 Jan 2005 | Rangers v Livingston | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 12 Feb 2005 | Rangers v Hibernian | W | 3-0 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 20 Feb 2005 | Celtic v Rangers | W | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 26 Feb 2005 | Rangers v Kilmarnock | W | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 02 Mar 2005 | Heart of Midlothian v Rangers | W | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 05 Mar 2005 | Rangers v Inverness Caledonian Thistle | D | 1-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 13 Mar 2005 | Dundee v Rangers | W | 0-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 03 Apr 2005 | Motherwell v Rangers | W | 2-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 12 Apr 2005 | Rangers v Dundee United | L | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 2005 | Dunfermline Athletic v Rangers | W | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 24 Apr 2005 | Rangers v Celtic | L | 1-2 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 01 May 2005 | Aberdeen v Rangers | W | 1-3 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 07 May 2005 | Rangers v Heart of Midlothian | W | 2-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 14 May 2005 | Rangers v Motherwell | W | 4-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
| 22 May 2005 | Hibernian v Rangers | W | 0-1 | Scottish Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Netherlands | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Netherlands | International Friendly | 1 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Netherlands | International Friendly | 4 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Netherlands | UEFA European Championship | 3 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2000 | Spain v Netherlands | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 13 Feb 2002 | Netherlands v England | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Mar 2002 | Netherlands v Spain | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 19 May 2002 | USA v Netherlands | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 21 Aug 2002 | Norway v Netherlands | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Netherlands v Belarus | W | 3-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 3 |
| 16 Oct 2002 | Austria v Netherlands | W | 0-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group 3 |
| 20 Nov 2002 | Germany v Netherlands | W | 1-3 | International Friendly | |
| 12 Feb 2003 | Netherlands v Argentina | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Netherlands v Czech Republic | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 3 |
| 02 Apr 2003 | Moldova v Netherlands | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 3 |
| 30 Apr 2003 | Netherlands v Portugal | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.