Card #115 · Striker · All-time great

Marco van Basten

Dutch elegant No.9, three-time Ballon d'Or winner at AC Milan and Euro 88 champion with a legendary volley; retired at 30 to injury.

Real football fact

On the card

Position: Striker
Country: Netherlands
National team: Netherlands, 1983–1992

Strengths

Exquisite technique/volleying
Aerial power and timing
Clinical, varied finishing

Clubs

Ajax, 1981–1987
AC Milan, 1987–1995

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