Edwin van der Sar Dutch Footballer From Voorhout
Edwin van der Sar · association football player · Dutch
Biography
Dutch footballer Edwin van der Sar was born on 29 October 1970 in Voorhout. His club career on record includes Netherlands national association football team (1995–2008) and Barcelona (1990–1999).
Career
He is registered as a goalkeeper. He started out at Barcelona in 1990, according to the records. Beyond Barcelona, he has played for Netherlands national association football team, Manchester United F.C. and Fulham F.C. Netherlands national association football team is where he stayed longest, 1995 to 2008. At Netherlands national association football team (1995–2008), his team-mates on record include Edgar Davids, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rafael van der Vaart. Manchester United F.C. team-mates from the same years include Paul Scholes, Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney. He also has one screen credit on record, Johan (2005).
Recognition
Edwin van der Sar received the AFC Ajax–player of the year in 1998. Further recognition came with a Fanny Blankers-Koen Career Award (2011) and the Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau. Altogether, 3 wins are listed.
Teams
6 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1990–1999 | Barcelona | Goalkeeper |
| 1995–2008 | Netherlands national association football team | Goalkeeper |
| 1999–2001 | Juventus FC | Goalkeeper |
| 2001–2005 | Fulham F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2005–2011 | Manchester United F.C. | Goalkeeper |
| 2016 | VV Noordwijk | Goalkeeper |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Fanny Blankers-Koen Career Award | Won | |
| 1998 | AFC Ajax–player of the year | Won | |
| Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Johan | Film |
Edwin van der Sar on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.5M @edwinvandersar1
- Engagement rate
- 0.71% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 10,806
- Average comments
- 95 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Edwin van der Sar Photos
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Photo: ING Nederland · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: Web Summit · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Paul Blank · CC BY 2.5
Frequently asked questions
How old is Edwin van der Sar?
Edwin van der Sar is 55 years old, born on 29 October 1970 in Voorhout.
What is Edwin van der Sar known for?
Edwin van der Sar is a goalkeeper who has played for Netherlands national association football team and Barcelona.
How tall is Edwin van der Sar?
Edwin van der Sar is 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall.
What is Edwin van der Sar’s nationality?
Edwin van der Sar is Dutch, born in Voorhout.
Has Edwin van der Sar won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Fanny Blankers-Koen Career Award (2011).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q482955), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Paul Blank · CC BY 2.5
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