Frank Rijkaard rose to prominence with Ajax before becoming a key part of the great AC Milan side of the late 1980s and early 1990s, winning European Cups as a midfielder. He later managed Barcelona from 2003 to 2008, leading them to a Champions League title in 2006. Online, clips invoking his name circulate among football fans sharing highlights, tactical discussions and nostalgic edits, where he represents a composed, winning era of European football that younger audiences rediscover through memes.