Edwin van der Sar

Footballer and sportscaster; Ajax.

Edwin van der Sar - Footballer and sportscaster; Ajax.
Born

October 29th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Career in professional football spanned from 1987 to 2011. Played as a goalkeeper for several clubs, prominently Ajax, where achievements included winning four Eredivisie titles and the UEFA Champions League in 1995. Also represented Fulham and Manchester United, securing multiple Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2008. After retiring from football, transitioned to sportscasting and became involved in football administration. Served as the CEO of Ajax after retirement.

Won UEFA Champions League with Ajax in 1995

Secured multiple Premier League titles with Manchester United

Achieved 130 caps for the Dutch national team

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