Who Is Rickard Rakell? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Rickard Rakell, born on May 5, 1993, is a prominent Swedish ice hockey player currently playing as a winger in the National Hockey League (NHL). As of 2025, he is 31 years old and has built a remarkable career known for his speed and skill on the ice. Rakell rose to fame after being selected 30th overall in the 2011 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks, where he established himself as a key player in their offensive lineup. With keen professionalism and an eye for goal-scoring, he has represented Sweden in international competitions and has made significant contributions to his teams.
| Occupation | Hockey Player |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 5, 1993 |
| Age | 32 Years |
| Birth Place | Sollentuna, Sweden |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | Sweden |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing at an impressive 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) and weighing approximately 193 pounds (88 kg), Rickard Rakell has an athletic physique well-suited for the demands of professional ice hockey. His agility and strength make him a formidable opponent on the ice. Rakell maintains his physical fitness through a rigorous training regimen and diet tailored to enhance his performance throughout the NHL season.
Rakell returned to the Ducks for the 2015–16 season, the final year of his entry-level contract. As the Ducks began the season with a 1–7–2 record, Rakell originally started the season centering the Ducks’ third line. However, as the season progressed, he began to see time on the Ducks' top line alongside Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf.
In late November, Rakell was moved to the left wing of Getzlaf and Perry, and the trio immediately developed chemistry. In his first few games on the line, Rakell accumulated four goals and four assists while also playing an instrumental role in the Ducks' offense.
On 24 November, Rakell and Perry scored two goals apiece and the trio combined for 10 points total in their 5–3 win over the Calgary Flames. Following the acquisition of David Perron in January, coach Bruce Boudreau chose to split up Getzlaf and Perry and reinvent the Ducks' top line.
In the first nine games following the Perron trade, Getzlaf had accumulated eleven points, Perry ten, Rakell nine, and Perron eight. By 24 February, Rakell ranked second on the team with 15 goals and third on the team with 33 points. The Ducks maintained a 21–5–2 record following the trade before Perron suffered a shoulder injury in late March.
As such, Rakell began playing on the Ducks' second line with Jamie McGinn and Mike Santorelli while Brandon Pirri, played left wing on the top line with Getzlaf and Perry. This was short-lived, as Rakell was soon sidelined due to appendicitis.
Rakell subsequently missed the remainder of the regular season following his appendectomy but returned to the lineup for Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round against the Nashville Predators.
However, it was later revealed that he had pushed himself to return in time for the playoffs and "never felt like himself" during their first-round elimination.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Rickard Rakell remains in a relationship with his girlfriend, whose identity has been kept private as he prefers to maintain a low profile regarding his personal life. The couple has been together for a few years and reportedly shares a strong bond, often seen supporting each other at various public and private events. Though Rakell keeps his family life discreet, he occasionally shares glimpses of his family on social media, showcasing their supportive nature.
On 21 March 2022, with Anaheim out of a playoff spot and with Rakell set to become an unrestricted free agent, the Ducks sent Rakell to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2022 second-round pick, Dominik Simon, Zach Aston-Reese, and Calle Clang.
Upon joining the Penguins, Rakell moved in with fellow Swede Marcus Pettersson until his wife could join him in Pittsburgh. He made his debut with the team on March 22 in a 5–1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Rakell played 14:08 minutes of ice time on 17 shifts while playing mostly on the team's third line.
The Penguins experimented with Rakell on various lines, including a short try out on their top line with Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel. The trio's Corsi showed that they combined for 58.46 five-on-five and generated 75 shot attempts per 60 minutes. However, he spent the majority of the season on their second line alongside Evgeni Malkin.
In his first 13 games with the Penguins, most of which were spent alongside Malkin, Rakell scored three goals and seven assists for 10 points. He finished the season with four goals and nine assists for 13 points through 19 regular-season games with the Penguins.
As the Penguins met with the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference First Round, Rakell played one period of Game 1 before leaving the game with an injury. He missed the following five games before being cleared to play for Game 7 against Rangers.
He recorded four shots on goal and one hit as the Rangers eliminated the Penguins from playoff contention.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Rickard Rakell's estimated net worth is around $20 million. His earnings are primarily derived from his NHL salary, which is reported to be around $5 million per year. In addition to his playing contract, Rakell has lucrative endorsement deals with several sports brands, further contributing to his wealth. His financial success enables him to indulge in various ventures, allowing him to secure his financial future beyond his playing days.
Career, Business and Investments
Rickard Rakell's NHL career has spanned over a decade, with significant contributions to the Anaheim Ducks and subsequently, other teams in the league. He has participated in multiple NHL Playoffs and has showcased his talent at international levels, including the IIHF World Championships. Beyond his active playing career, Rakell has shown an interest in business and investments. He is known to support local businesses in his hometown in Sweden and has invested in sports-related ventures that align with his passion for athletics.
Rakell played within the Ducks organization for nine seasons, during which he set numerous person and franchise records. His on-ice success also helped the Ducks qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs five times during his tenure with the team.
During the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs, Rakell became the first player in franchise history to score their first career goal in the playoffs. He also helped the Ducks set a franchise record for most playoff power play goals with four during Game 5 of the team's first-round series against the Dallas Stars.
Two years later, he became the fourth-youngest Duck to eclipse 30 goals in a season and the first NHL player under the age of 24 with 10 game-winning goals since Steven Stamkos in 2011–12.
Social Network
Rickard Rakell is quite active on social media platforms, where he engages with fans and shares glimpses of his life both on and off the ice. He primarily uses Instagram and Twitter, with hundreds of thousands of followers across these platforms. His posts include training sessions, game highlights, and personal moments that resonate with his audience. Through social media, Rakell maintains a connection with fans, promoting the sport of ice hockey and raising awareness for various charitable causes.
Rakell returned for the shortened 2020–21 season on the cusp of various milestones, including his 500th career NHL game. He began the season on the Ducks' top line alongside Getzlaf and rookie Sonny Milano, although they only combined for one point through the first four games.
The Ducks continued to lack scoring as the season continued, and by 17 February, Rakell and Max Comtois were the only skaters who had scored at least seven points. Although he would then experience a scoring drought that was snapped on 27 February, Rakell still led the team with 61 shots on goal.
On 8 March, Rakell recorded his second straight three-point game and his first multi-goal contest of the season. He became the fourth Ducks player since 2009-10 to post consecutive games with three or more points and the eighth player in franchise history to record three points in consecutive games.
He continued to find success in March and experienced a six-game point streak with five goals and seven assists. Although he missed four games in April with an upper-body injury, Rakell continued to put up points and became the second Duck to tally 20 points on the season. By April 16, he had accumulated eight goals and 15 assists for 23 points.
Rakell finished the season tied with Trevor Zegras for second on the team with 0.54 points per game.
Education
While Rickard Rakell's primary focus has been on ice hockey, he completed high school in Sweden before pursuing his professional career. The rigorous demands of playing at a young age led him to prioritize his sports career, but he remains knowledgeable about various topics, reflecting his commitment to personal growth and learning beyond the rink.
While growing up in Sweden, Rakell played for the AIK IF in both the J18 Elit and J20 Elit. He played in a defensive role until he was 14 when he switched to forward to score more.
After recording 25 points in the J18 Allsv and four points in the J20, Rakell was drafted 41st overall by the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) 2010 Import Draft. Rakell later stated that fellow Swede Gabriel Landeskog was a major influence in encouraging him to move to North America.
As he was a year older, Landeskog had already begun playing in North America and was proving to be very successful in the OHL. Upon moving to North America, Rakell began his rookie season with the Whalers during the 2010–11 season.
He originally enrolled in a local high school but eventually dropped out due to his lack of North American-based knowledge. He would eventually earn the equivalent of a high school diploma online. Rakell began the season strong by tallying 23 points through his first 25 OHL games and thus earned a spot in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
Following the Top Prospects Game, Rakell was ranked 34th among all OHL players eligible for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's Midterm Rankings list. He finished his rookie season with 20 goals and 43 points in 49 games and was ranked 30th among all OHL draft players eligible.
After attending the NHL Combine, Rakell was drafted in the first round, 30th overall, by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. Following the draft, Rakell participated in the Ducks' training camp but was returned to the Whalers to start the 2011–12 season.
This would prove to be a breakout season for Rakell, who surpassed his previous season's totals in goals, assists, and points. By 12 December 2011, Rakell co-led his team with 16 goals and ranked second with 20 assists for 36 points through 31 games. By late January, this had improved to 22 goals and 23 assists for 45 points through 39 games.
As the Whalers qualified for the OHL playoffs, Rakell continued to build on his solid rookie campaign with an even better second year. He finished the regular season with 28 goals, including eight on the power play, with 34 assists over 60 games.
Leading up to their playoff run, Rakell was voted Best Defensive Forward in the Western Conference Coaches Poll. Rakell and the Whalers eliminated the Guelph Storm in six games and met with the Kitchener Rangers in the Quarterfinals. He finished the postseason leading the Whalers with 10 assists while ranking third in points with 12.
