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Van Basten

What is van basten?

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Key facts

Full name Marcel van Basten[1]
Date of birth 31 October 1964[1]
Place of birth Utrecht, Netherlands[2]
Position Striker[1]
Clubs Ajax; AC Milan[1]
National team Netherlands[1]

Marco van Basten is a Dutch former footballer and coach, born Marcel van Basten on 31 October 1964 in Utrecht, Netherlands. He played as a striker for Ajax, AC Milan, and the Netherlands national team, winning the Ballon d'Or three times.

Context

Marco van Basten, born Marcel van Basten on 31 October 1964 in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a Dutch former footballer and coach [1]. He played as a striker for Ajax and AC Milan, and for the Netherlands national team [1]. Van Basten won the Ballon d'Or three times and was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1992 [2]. His career was cut short by injury, after which he became a coach and football manager [3].

Documented claims

  • Van Basten was a three-time European Player of the Year, winning in 1988, 1989, and 1992. [2]
  • He was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1992. [2]
  • His professional career was cut short by injury. [3]

Questions and answers

Why did Van Basten retire so early?

Van Basten's career was cut short by injury, forcing him to retire early [3].

When did Van Basten win his 3rd Ballon d'Or?

Van Basten won his third Ballon d'Or in 1992 [2].

What does Van Basten do now?

After his playing career, Van Basten became a coach and football manager [1].

Sources

  1. The life of Marco van Basten — footballhistory.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Marco van Basten: The Dutch Football Legend - Career Stats ... — efpafootball.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Marco van Basten Stats, Goals, Records, Assists, Cups and ... — fbref.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports