Marco van Basten

Marco van Basten 

                                            

    Marco van Basten is a former Dutch footballer. As a player, he represented two of Europe's elite clubs namely Ajax FC and A.C Milan . He also featured in for the Dutch national team in the late 80's and early 90's. He primarily played as a striker but was also capable of playing as winger or as a attacking playmaker. 

 A marvellous player on the ball, he was known for tactical awareness and spectacular volleys and goals.

 He is regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all-time. He scored an astonishing 277 goals in his high-profile career which was cut short by a career threatning injury in 1993. He was forced into retirement two years later, he was only 28.

 FIFA world player of the year 2 times and a 3 time ballon D'or winner, he also won the prestigious European Cup(now UEFA CL) 2 times with A.C Milan. A FIFA hall of famer, he stood second to Dutch legend Johan Cruyff in a nationwide poll for the title of greatest Dutch footballer ever. The trio Basten-Gullit-Rijkaard is regarded as the best of that time.

   

                      

Van Basten playing for Milan

 After retirement, he has managed several clubs like Ajax FC and SC Heerenveen. Currently, he is the manager of well known football club, AZ Alkmaar. He has also managed the Dutch National Team in the early 2000's.

   

The Legendary TRIO

                 

Basten as manager of SC Heerenveen

A dutch legend, he will always be remembered for his brilliance on the pitch. A true LEGEND.. MARCO VAN BASTEN 

                

Quotes:

  "Marco was the greatest striker i ever coached. His early retirement was a misfortune for him, for football and Milan."

                           -Fabio Capello(Former AC Milan coach)

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