Van Basten relinquished his role as manager of AZ Alkmaar due to stress-related health issues.

Van Basten was announced to replace Dick Advocaat at AZ Alkmaar at the start of the 2014–15 season.

Van Basten was announced as the manager of Eredivisie club Heerenveen for the 2012–13 season.

Van Basten resigned as Ajax manager after his team failed to qualify for the Champions League.

Van Basten signed a four-year contract with Ajax, starting from 1 July.

Van Basten was named the new manager of the Netherlands national team.

Van Basten announced his retirement as a player after two whole years on the sidelines.

Van Basten played his first match for Ajax, coming on as a substitute for Johan Cruyff and scoring a debut goal in the team's 5–0 victory over NEC.

Marco van Basten was born in Utrecht, Netherlands.