An imposing personality Edwin van der Sar is probably the best goalkeeper who has played for the Netherlands. Born on October 29, 1970, he began his football career playing for the local team FC Foreholte in Voorhout.

His athleticism and sharp reflexes under the bar brought him to the attention of major clubs. He first moved to VV Noordwijk, and from there to Ajax. He was part of the Ajax team that won the UEFA Champions League in 1995.

Van der Sar was very successful when he moved to Juventus. In 2001, he joined Fulham and began playing in the English Premier League. His biggest change came in 2005, when he moved to Manchester United for £ 2 million. Manchester United’s green uniform also earned him a nickname: Jolly Green Giant.

Van der Sar wore the national jersey for the first time in 1995 when he played for the Netherlands against Belarus. Since then, he has played more than 100 games for his country and is likely to emerge as the Dutch player with the most international appearances.

Their highlight was when they won the penalty shootout against Sweden in the quarter-finals of Euro 2004. It was the first time the Dutch had won a penalty shootout. Van der Sar is admired for his bravery and determination, and his ability to analyze the movements of opposing forwards.

Some of the trophies that have come to him are the Champions League, the European Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup.