Edwin van der Sar Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Biography

Edwin van der Sar is a Dutch football executive and former professional player who enjoyed a stellar career playing for clubs like Ajax (1990-1999), Juventus (1999-2001), Fulham (2001-2005), and Manchester United (2005-2011). He is widely considered as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of the game, having won 26 major trophies throughout his career, mostly with Ajax and Manchester United. Additionally, he has also received individual awards like the ‘Best European Goalkeeper’ in 1995 and 2009, the ‘UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year’ in 2009, to name a few.

Born Name

Edwin van der Sar

Nick Name

Flying Dutchman

Sun Sign

Scorpio

Born Place

Voorhout, South Holland, Netherlands

Nationality

Occupation

Football Executive, Former Professional Player

Position

Goalkeeper

Shirt Number

1, 19 – Manchester United

1, 13 – Netherlands National Team

1, 12 – Ajax Amsterdam

Net Worth

Edwin’s net worth was $21 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.

Build

Athletic

Height

6 ft 6 in or 198 cm

Weight

84 kg or 185 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Edwin has dated –

1. Annemarie Van Kesteren (2006-Present) – He has been happily married to Annemarie Van Kesteren since May 20, 2006. The couple is parents to 2 children, a son named Jo van der Sar (b. March 16, 1998) and a daughter named Lynn van der Sar. Joe followed in his father’s footsteps and, as of 2023, was playing as a goalkeeper for the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Race / Ethnicity

White

Hair Color

Dark Blonde

However, his hair has turned slightly ‘Gray’ due to his advancing age.

Eye Color

Blue

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• Tall height
• Lean stature
• Calm temperament
• Humble personality

Edwin van der Sar Favorite Things

• Player He Played With – Cristiano Ronaldo
• Striker He Faced – Romario
• Goal He Ever Saved – Against Nicolas Anelka during the UEFA Champions League final match against Chelsea in 2008
• Moment Of His Career – Winning the 2008 Champions League trophy with Manchester United in the last penalty save

Source – SportsKeeda.com

Edwin van der Sar Facts

1. While playing for Manchester United during the 2008-09 season, he set a world record by not conceding a single goal for a total of 1,311 minutes.
2. Edwin is fondly remembered as a member of Ajax‘s golden generation, especially the 1994-95 season when the team lifted the 1995 UEFA Champions League trophy.
3. He holds the distinction of being the oldest player to win the Premier League, having won the competition at the age of 40 years and 205 days in 2011.
4. As of 2023, Edwin is the second-most-capped player in the country’s history with 130 caps to his name. He is only preceded by Wesley Sneijder who has made 134 appearances for his country.
5. In July 2023, he suffered a brain hemorrhage while vacationing with his family in Croatia. He was kept in the intensive care unit for more than a week and made a full recovery.
6. The legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson cited Edwin as the best goalkeeper since Peter Schmeichel to have played for the club.
7. He was named Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, a civil and military Dutch order of chivalry, in 2010.

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