Marco van Basten

Dutch footballer and manager

Marco van Basten - Dutch footballer and manager
Born

October 31st, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Played as a forward, achieving significant success in the 1980s and 1990s. Gained prominence at Ajax, winning multiple Eredivisie titles and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. Transferred to AC Milan, winning four Serie A titles and two UEFA Champions League titles. Earned the Ballon d'Or three times, showcasing exceptional skill and scoring ability. Represented the Netherlands national team, leading them to victory in the 1988 UEFA European Championship, where he scored a memorable goal in the final against the Soviet Union. Later transitioned to management, imparting knowledge and experience in various coaching roles.

Winning the 1988 UEFA European Championship

Earning the Ballon d'Or three times

Winning UEFA Champions League twice with AC Milan

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