Marco van Basten
Marco van Basten is a retired Dutch footballer and one of the most celebrated strikers in the history of the sport. Known for his extraordinary technical skill, powerful shot, and tactical intelligence, Van Basten played for clubs like Ajax and AC Milan, winning numerous domestic and international titles, including three Ballon d'Or awards. He is also remembered for his contributions to the Dutch national team, helping them secure the UEFA European Championship in 1988. After retiring from professional play, Van Basten transitioned into coaching and punditry, where he remains a prominent figure in football discussions.
Born on Oct 31, 1964 (60 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 47,123 | $3,845,000 | 2,163$ |
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 31,102 | $2,000,000 | 1,029$ |
| Totals | 2 | 144,245,768 | 78,225 | $5,845,000 | 3,192$ |
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Recent Mentions
Italy:
Marco van Basten scored in the final against Steaua Bucharest.
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Germany:
Marco van Basten criticized Linkin Park's performance at the Champions League final for distracting the players.
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Denmark:
Marco van Basten was involved in an unfortunate collision with Henrik Andersen during the semifinal.
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Luxembourg:
Marco van Basten was mentioned as a star striker for Inter Milan.
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Greece:
Marco van Basten was a key player for the Netherlands and reportedly had a conflict with coach Leo Beenhakker during the 1990 World Cup.
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Netherlands:
Marco van Basten krijgt zijn eigen serie gebaseerd op zijn leven.
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Italy:
Marco Van Basten is highlighted as a legendary penalty taker with a record of 51 out of 55.
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Italy:
Marco van Basten is described by Sergio Brio as the greatest striker he faced during his career.
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Switzerland:
Marco van Basten is recognized as a former European champion and a top scorer for AC Milan, who often received high praise from Peter Bosz.
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Vietnam:
Marco van Basten is listed by Ronaldo Nazario as one of the top football players.
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