Marco van Basten vs Ronald Koeman
Netherlands against Netherlands. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Marco van Basten
Netherlands · 1981–93 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 95
- Rank in Netherlands
- #2 of 33
- Caps
- 58 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, AC Milan
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or 1988 · FIFA World Player of the Year 1992
Widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner and Euro '88 champion was a phenomenon for AC Milan before his career was cut short by injury. Career record: 58 caps and 24 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, AC Milan; honours include Ballon d'Or 1988, FIFA World Player of the Year 1992.
Ronald Koeman
Netherlands · 1980s · CB
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Netherlands
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 78 · 20 goals
- Clubs
- AFC Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona
A free-scoring libero and set-piece master, Koeman was instrumental in the Netherlands' Euro 1988 victory and a champion with both PSV and Barcelona. Career record: 78 caps and 20 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, FC Barcelona.
The verdict
The almanac puts Marco van Basten ahead by 5 rating points, 95 against 90.
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