Marco van Basten
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Early Life and Youth Career
Marco van Basten was born on 31 October 1964 in the Netherlands. He began playing football at a young age, starting with local club EDO. After a few years, he moved to UVV Utrecht, where he spent the majority of his youth career. Recognized early on for his technical ability and football intelligence, Van Basten quickly began to attract attention. His promising talent eventually led to interest from Ajax, one of the top clubs in the country.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 31 Oct, 1964
- Age
- 55 yrs
- Occupations
- Association football player
Association football manager
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- Citizenship
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Birth Place
- Utrecht
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- Dutch association football player and manager
- Net Worth 2021
- 8 million
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Breakthrough at Ajax
In 1981, Van Basten signed with Ajax and scored in his debut match. His talent was immediately evident, and he quickly gained a strong following among fans. Despite strong competition from the club’s top scorer at the time, Wim Kieft—who netted 20 goals in the league—Van Basten’s potential was undeniable. After Kieft left the club in 1982, Van Basten stepped into the role of first-choice striker.
He emerged as one of Ajax's most prolific scorers in the following seasons. Notably, during the 1985–86 Eredivisie season, he scored an astonishing 37 goals in just 26 matches, winning the European Golden Boot. That same year, he was awarded Dutch Footballer of the Year. Van Basten also played a pivotal role in helping Ajax secure the KNVB Cup (Dutch domestic cup).
