Marco van Basten Icon Review FC 28 — The Swan of Utrecht
Van Basten doesn't miss. If the ball is in the box and he's on the end of it, it's a goal. 96 finishing, 98 positioning, headers, volleys, first-time shots — van Basten is the purest number 9 in FUT. Not the fastest, not the flashiest, but absolutely the most clinical.
Icon Versions
| Version | Rating | Pace | Shoot | Pass | Drib | Def | Phys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 89 | 80 | 90 | 76 | 84 | 32 | 80 |
| Mid | 91 | 82 | 92 | 80 | 86 | 34 | 82 |
| Prime | 93 | 84 | 96 | 84 | 90 | 36 | 86 |
All versions: 3★ Skill Moves / 4★ Weak Foot | Position: ST | Height: 6'2"
Prime Van Basten In-Game
Strengths
- Shooting (96): The highest shooting stat among all icons — finishes literally everything
- Finishing: 99 positioning, 99 finishing — always in the right place, always scores
- Height (6'2"): Dominant in the air — headed goals from crosses and corners
- Physical (86): Strong — holds up play and shields the ball effectively
- Dribbling (90): Surprisingly smooth for his size — excellent first touch
- Volleys: Iconic volley specialist — his animations for volleys are unique
- Hold-up play: Links with midfielders brilliantly as a target man
Weaknesses
- Pace (84): Below the meta — needs a chem style boost to compete
- 3★ Skills: Very limited — no advanced skill moves, can feel clunky
- Passing (84): Average — not a playmaker, purely a finisher
- Agility: Decent but not elite — turns are slower than smaller strikers
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Best Chemistry Styles
| Version | Best Chem Style | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Base (89) | Engine | Pace + dribbling — essential upgrades for a slower striker |
| Mid (91) | Engine | Same — pace and agility improvements are critical |
| Prime (93) | Engine | 94 pace, 95+ dribbling with shooting already at 96 |
Final Verdict
Rating: 9/10 (Prime) | 8.5/10 (Mid) | 7.5/10 (Base)
Van Basten is the ultimate box striker. If your playstyle is about creating chances and having a clinical finisher convert them, nobody does it better. The 3★ skills and lower pace hold him back in the meta, but for pure goal-scoring efficiency, Van Basten with Engine is terrifyingly deadly. Pair him with a fast creator and watch the goals pile up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you want a pure goal scorer who finishes everything inside the box, van Basten is exceptional. Not the flashiest, but the most clinical.
ST — lone striker or target man in a 2-striker setup. He's a pure #9, keep him in the box.
Engine for pace + dribbling improvement. His shooting doesn't need any help.
Henry is faster and better on the ball. Van Basten is the better finisher in the box. Henry is more meta, van Basten is more fun for clinical players.
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