Edwin Van Der Sar

Born: Voorhout, 29/08/1970

Position: Goalkeeper

Height: 1.97m

Weight: 83Kg

Career

He started out with Ajax (his only previous club) where he was a key member of the Amsterdam club's all-conquering team of the mid-nineties. A Dutch international and a true modern in his interpretation of the goalkeeper's art, Van der Sar even scored a penalty during the 1997/98 season. He is the first non-Italian goalkeeper in Juventus' history.

Interests

His hobbies include golf and playing cards. His favourite food is pasta. He enjoys going to the pictures. His favourite actor is Harrison Ford and favourite actress is Meg Ryan.

Ancelotti's view: "He was the best replacement for Peruzzi, his success at Ajax and on the international front prove it."

Honours Won

4 Dutch Championships: (1993/94, 1994/95, 1995/96, 1997/98)

3 Dutch Super Cups: (1993/94, 1994/95, 1995/96)

2 Dutch Cups: (1992/93, 1997/98)

1 UEFA Cup: (1991/92)

1 Champions League: (1994/95)

1 Intercontinental Cup: (1995)

1 European Super Cup: (1995)

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