Edwin van der Sar
Goalkeeper
WORLD LEGEND
Netherlands
Edwin van der Sar about playing in the Legends Charity Game:
"I still remember facing Porto in the 2008/09 Champions League quarter-finals with Manchester United. Keeping a clean sheet in that second leg was a proud moment, especially against a Portuguese side known for their fierce and relentless style of play. The Legends Charity Game is a fantastic chance to return to Portugal and relive that excitement. I’m truly honoured to be part of such a meaningful occasion."
About
Manchester United’s Dutch goalkeeping legend, Edwin van der Sar carved a legacy as one of the finest goalkeepers of his generation and one of the most accomplished in football history.
He began his professional career at Ajax, where he was a key figure in the club’s 1995 UEFA Champions League triumph. After stints with Juventus and Fulham, Van der Sar reached new heights at Manchester United, where he became a club legend. At United, he won four Premier League titles and another Champions League, playing a key role well into his late 30s.
Van der Sar also served the Dutch national team with distinction across four European Championships and two World Cups, retiring as their most-capped player at the time.
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
International Level
Netherlands
FIFA World Cup Appearances: 1998, 2006
UEFA European Championship Appearances: 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008
Semi-finalist: Euro 2000, World Cup 1998
Club Level
Ajax Eredivisie: 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1997–98
KNVB Cup: 1992–93, 1997–98, 1998–99
Johan Cruyff Shield: 1993, 1994, 1995
UEFA Champions League: 1994–95 UEFA
Super Cup: 1995 Intercontinental Cup: 1995
UEFA Cup: Runner-up 1995–96
Manchester United Premier League: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11
Football League Cup: 2005–06, 2009–10
FA Community Shield: 2007, 2008, 2010
UEFA Champions League: 2007–08
UEFA Champions League Runner-up: 2008–09, 2010–11
FIFA Club World Cup: 2008
Personal Honours
Best European Goalkeeper: 1995
UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year: 2009
Premier League Golden Glove: 2008–09
UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament: 2008
IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper: Runner-up (1995, 2008, 2009)
Dutch Golden Shoe: 1998
Ajax Player of the Year: 1998
Premier League Team of the Year: 2006–07, 2008–09
UEFA Team of the Year: 2009
UEFA Champions League Final Man of the Match: 2008
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Netherlands (1995 – 2008)
130 apps, 0 goals
CLUB HISTORY
Ajax (1990 – 1999) 312 apps, 0 goals
Juventus (1999 – 2001) 88 apps, 0 goals
Fulham (2001 – 2005) 154 apps, 0 goals
Manchester United (2005 – 2011) 266 apps, 0 goals
Total (1990 – 2011) 820 apps, 0 goals