Marco van Basten (Striker)
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A member of the 1988 Dutch Euro winning team, Marco van Basten has become a footballing icon for his volley from an impossible angle in the finals victory against the Soviet Union in 1988. The goal has gone down in history as one of the best goals ever scored.
Van Basten was the top scorer in the Euros that year, scoring five goals including a hat-trick against England, a goal in the semi-finals against West Germany and that volley which them the Euros. He is one of the best strikers to have ever played the game. The Dutchman was also proclaimed the best player in Euro 1988 for his outstanding performances.
He was awarded the Ballon d’Or in 1988 after his game-changing performances for the Netherlands in the Euros. Van Basten adds a touch of unpredictability and flair upfront in a strike partnership.
