This ticket commemorates International Goal #1 scored by Marco van Basten for the Netherlands national football team against Belgium national football team in 1983. Still a rising star from AFC Ajax, van Basten opened his international scoring account and announced himself as one of the most exciting young strikers in European football. The goal marked the beginning of a remarkable international career defined by technical brilliance and clinical finishing.
 
Van Basten would go on to become one of the greatest forwards in football history, winning three Ballon d’Or awards and leading the Netherlands to victory at UEFA Euro 1988. Milestone “Goal #1” tickets carry strong collectible appeal, especially when tied to players who later achieve legendary status. For collectors focused on historic firsts and Dutch football icons, this piece represents the origin of van Basten’s international scoring legacy.