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Marco

van Basten

A forward of unique elegance, Van Basten joined AC Milan in summer 1987, along with Ruud Gullit, having scored impressive 152 goals in 172 games for Ajax. With the Rossoneri he won the Serie A title in his debut season. The ‘Swan of Utrecht’ scored goals in all possible ways with astonishing consistency. In additions to the trophies lifted with the Club his tally of individual honours includes: 3 Ballon d’Or awards and 2 Serie A top scorer titles. Marco Van Basten bade farewell to football in Milan in 1995 at just 33. During his time at AC Milan, he made 201 appearances, scoring 125 goals.