A forward of unparalleled elegance, Marco Van Basten joined AC Milan in the summer of 1987 alongside Ruud Gullit, having already scored an extraordinary 152 goals in 172 games for Ajax. With the Rossoneri, Van Basten made an immediate impact, helping the team secure the Serie A title in his debut season (1987-88). Known as the ‘Swan of Utrecht,’ he scored goals of every kind with remarkable consistency and style. In addition to the numerous trophies he lifted with the Club - including 2x European Cups, 3x Serie A titles, 2x UEFA Super Cups, and 2x Intercontinental Cups - his list of individual accolades is equally impressive: 3x Ballon d’Or awards, 2x Serie A top scorer titles, and 1x Best FIFA Men’s Player award. Van Basten retired from football in 1995 at just 33, leaving behind a legacy cemented in his 201 appearances and 125 goals for AC Milan.
