Marco van Basten is a Dutch football superstar regarded as one of the best football goalscorers the game has ever seen. His grace, elegance, technique and incredible strikes saw him scale the highest peaks in European football. With a memorable spell at Ajax and AC Milan and an outstanding record for the Netherlands national team, van Basten impacted football in ways far beyond contemporary enthusiasts. Marco van Basten was born on October 31, 1964, in Utrecht, Netherlands. After being signed to Ajax Academy in 1981, van Basten was promoted well in his youth career, and just 17 years later, he made his first professional debut for Ajax. Below is a table that shows the number of matches played and goals scored by the clubs and the national team.
Ajax
- 1981–87: Matches 172,
- Goals 154
AC Milan
- 1987–95: Matches 201,
- Goals 125
Netherlands National Team
- 1983–1992: Caps 58,
- Goals 24, van Basten.
Goals (Club and International Career)
| Club/Team | Matches Played | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|
| Ajax (1981–1987) | 172 | 154 |
| AC Milan (1987–1995) | 201 | 125 |
| Netherlands (1983–1992) | 58 | 24 |
Major Wins and Achievements
- Ballon d’Or:
- 1988, 1989, 1992
- European Golden Boot:
- 1986 (37 goals)
- UEFA European Championship Winner:
- 1988 (with the Netherlands)
- Eredivisie Titles with Ajax:
- 1981–82, 1982–83, 1984–85
- Serie A Titles with AC Milan:
- 1987–88, 1991–92, 1992–93
- European Cup (now Champions League) with AC Milan:
- 1988–89, 1989–90
BIOGRAPHY / RELATIONSHIPS & FAMILY
Van Basten is married to Liesbeth van Capelleveen. The couple married in 1993 and went on to have three children together, daughters Rebecca and Deborah, and son Alexander. Van Basten is a massive character and has accordingly led a quieter family life away from the sport, adding to his children, namely an interest in following him into football (let’s hope they’re aiming for younger than 28).
Van Basten was always a football man even though he retired prematurely as a player in 1995 due to his problematic ankle. That background has led to him moving into management, while also working as a pundit, with the Dutch national team among those to have benefited from his coaching expertise alongside spells at Ajax and AZ Alkmaar.
Family
- Spouse: Liesbeth van Capelleveen (Married in 1993)
- Children: Three – Rebecca, Deborah, and Alexander
- Father: Joop van Basten (former footballer)
- Mother: Jo van Basten
Van Basten Impact and Recent Developments
Two years passed and in 2023, van Basten expressed his ideas again on improving football regulations but also promoting youth development. He is still prevalent in the football media, featuring as a pundit on Dutch television regularly. And van Basten often taught the next generation of young superstars, who wanted to follow in his footsteps.
Net Worth
In 2024 Marco van Basten’s net worth is estimated to be $16 million. He has gained wealth from his various football contracts, managerial paydays, television work and a string of business deals – that all contribute to his hefty fortune.
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