Dutch, Ajax, Arsenal and Barcelona legend Mark Overmars suffered a stroke a few months ago but is still professionally active.
In December 2022, Mark Overmars suffered a stroke. Even so, he couldn’t imagine himself without a job. In an interview with Het LaatsteNieuws, the legend of the Dutch national team told what life looks like after his illness.
“I have to take a deep breath when I talk a lot and I need energy to focus,” Overmars admits.
The Dutch man also shared sad news about his heart.
“My heart is 45% dead. But you don’t have to feel sorry for me. I am a happy person, I just need to distribute my energy as best as possible.
Despite the health problems, the 50-year-old Overmars is not thinking about rest. Now he is the technical director of Antwerp Belgium.
Overmars is a Dutch football legend. He played 86 times for the national team and scored 17 goals. Twice with the Netherlands advanced to the semi-finals of the European Championship (2000, 2004).
In his club career he has represented Ajax, Arsenal and Barcelona. In 2004, Overmars announced his retirement due to a knee injury. Four years later, he returned to the field for one season to help the Go Ahead Eagles, where he started his career.
