In 1987, Van Basten transferred to AC Milan in a high-profile move that significantly increased his earnings compared to his time at Ajax. However, injuries limited his appearances in his first season. Despite this setback, he rebounded impressively in his second season, leading Milan to significant successes and earning the Ballon d'Or as the world's best player in 1988.
Van Basten was instrumental in Milan's dominance during this era. In the 1989–90 Serie A season, he scored 25 goals, finishing as the league’s top scorer. He was also part of the Milan squad that achieved a record 58-match unbeaten streak in Serie A, a remarkable feat in Italian football history.
Over the course of his career, Marco van Basten won the Ballon d'Or three times (1988, 1989, and 1992), joining an elite group of players that includes Johan Cruyff and Michel Platini. His combination of technique, intelligence, and goal-scoring ability cemented his reputation as one of the greatest forwards in football history.
Van Basten made his debut for the Netherlands national team in 1983 and was a crucial figure in their 1988 UEFA European Championship victory. During that tournament, he scored one of the most iconic goals in football history—a volley in the final against the Soviet Union. Although injuries hampered his opportunities in World Cups, his contributions to Dutch football remain highly celebrated.
Marco van Basten is married to Liesbeth van Capelleveen, and the couple resides in the Netherlands with their children. As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately $40 million, accrued through his successful playing career and subsequent roles in football management and punditry.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 31 Oct, 1964 |
| Age: | 55 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football player Association football manager Golfer |
| Citizenship: | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Birth Place: | Utrecht |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Dutch association football player and manager |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
