8. Marco Van Basten (Netherlands, Forward)
Marco Van Basten, the famous Dutch footballer is a well-known figure for his spectacular volleys, his soccer intelligence and strength on the ball. Van Basten won European Footballer of the Year 3 times, 1988, 1989 and 1992 accordingly. He won FIFA World Player of the Year in 1992 as well.
Van Basten’s greatest success in the international level was marked in European Championship 1988. With his 5 goals, he was tournament’s top scorer. In that tournament, his hat-trick against England and a spectacular volley against Soviet Union in the finals made him one of the legends. Netherlands went on and won the Euro 1988 trophy.
He scored a total of 218 goals in 280 matches. The record may not be as great as Eusebio’s , but he did it with a career shortened by numerous injuries.
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