#16 All-Time

Marco van Basten

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Marco van Basten's club career has spanned Ajax (1981–1987), Milan (1987–1995), while representing Netherlands (1983–1992) at international level.

Marco van Basten has won 24 major trophies across their career, including the League 4 times with Milan. Individually, they have won the Ballon d'Or 3 times.

Career

Clubs
NetherlandsAjax
1981–1987
ItalyMilan
1987–1995
National Team
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1983–1992
Manager
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2004–2008
NetherlandsAjax
2008–2009

Career Map

Every country Marco van Basten’s career has touched, club and country.

Trophies Won

Major honours Marco van Basten has won with club and country.

World
Intercontinental Cup1989, 1990 — Milan
2×
Continental
Cup Winners' Cup1987 — Ajax (Europe)
1×
EURO1988 — Netherlands (Europe)
1×
Champions League1989, 1990, 1994 — Milan (Europe)
3×
Super Cup1989, 1990, 1994 — Milan (Europe)
3×
Domestic
NetherlandsLeague1982, 1983, 1985 — Ajax
3×
NetherlandsCup1983, 1986, 1987 — Ajax
3×
ItalyLeague1988, 1992, 1993, 1994 — Milan
4×
ItalySuper Cup1988, 1992, 1993, 1994 — Milan
4×

Individual Honours

Personal awards Marco van Basten has won across their career.

World
Ballon d'Or1988, 1989, 1992
3×
Player of Year1992
1×
Continental
Golden Shoe1986 — Europe
1×
Cham. League Top Scorer1989 — Europe
1×

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