Marcel "Marco" van Basten remains one of the most clinical and tactically complete centre-forwards in football history. Making his senior Ajax debut on the 3rd April 1982 by substituting on for Johan Cruyff and scoring immediately, Van Basten established a decade of domestic and continental dominance before chronic ankle injuries forced his final match at age 28 and retirement at 30. Career Overview & Statistics: AFC Ajax (1981–1987): 133 league appearances, 128 league goals, 3 Eredivisie titles, 3 KNVB Cups, 1 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup (1987), 4 consecutive Eredivisie top-scorer titles (1984–1987), 1 European Golden Boot with 37 goals in 26 games (1986). AC Milan (1987–1995): 201 total appearances, 125 total goals, 147 Serie A appearances, 90 Serie A goals, 3 Serie A titles, 2 European Cups, 2 European Super Cups, 2 Intercontinental Cups, 2 Capocannoniere awards. Netherlands National Team (1983–1992): 58 senior caps, 24 goals, UEFA Euro 1988 Champion, UEFA Euro 1988 Golden Boot with 5...