Edwin van der Sar- Former Footballer (In a Nutshell)
- Edwin van der Sar was born in the Netherlands on October 29th, 1970.
- He was a Goalkeeper.
- In his Youth career he played for Foreholte and VV Noordwijk.
- During his Senior career he played for Ajax, Juventus, Fulham and Manchester United.
- Having played 130 games for the Netherlands is remarkable.
- He retired from football in 2011.
- “Personally, I don’t think about the things I have won but the things I have lost.”- Edwin van der Sar
Edwin van der Sar- Former Footballer (Nitty Gritty)
- “I remember wen I was 24, I said 34 was going to be the limit I will play to. But as everyone says, the older you get, the longer you want to go on because it gives you so much satisfaction.”- Edwin van der Sar
- “At certain times, you start to – maybe not lose the faith – but just wonder how long it will take until someone picks me up. I was thinking, ‘Is it just me? Do I think I’m better than the manager does.’”- Edwin van der Sar
Edwin van der Sar- Former Footballer (What set him apart)
- “Personally, I would never criticise a player in public.”- Edwin van der Sar
- “Sometimes I miss European football.”- Edwin van der Sar
- “I share a special bond with Ajax. I think we are a special club. And we’re known for our philosophy around the world.”- Edwin van der Sar
- “It’s always difficult if you’re coming into a new club and new league, especially the English one. It’s a very demanding one, can be a very tough one.”- Edwin van der Sar
Edwin van der Sar- Former Footballer (Final Thoughts)
- “If I see something right, I say so.”- Edwin van der Sar
- “It’s always best if you can leave with a good memory.”- Edwin van der Sar