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OVERMARS Marc

Age: 25 - Born 29.03.73
Height: 1m74
Weight: 71kg
Position: Forward
Club: Arsenal (England)
International Debut: 24.02.93 HOL:TUR 3:1

Made his second division debut with Deventer (90/91), Moved to Willem II Tilburg (91/92) and then Ajax Amsterdam (92/97), Joined English side Arsenal since July 97 for 4.5million pounds
Won three league titles (94, 95, 96) and one Dutch cup (93) with Ajax, Won the UEFA Champions League, European Supercup and the unofficial World Club Cup in 95 with Ajax. This season, won double League and Cup
Missed Euro 96 and the 96 UEFA Champions League Final because of a knee injury suffered against De Graafschap
Nicknamed "Speedy Gonzalez" because of his pace


Career Facts
Selections: 45
As Of: 11.07.98
Goals: 10
As Of: 20.06.98


France 98 Statistics
Assists: 1
Corner Kicks: 2
Fouls Suffered: 14
Fouls: 6
Goals: 1
Offside: 3
Shots: 16
Shots on Goal: 7


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