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Edwin van der Sar is a Dutch former professional footballer and one of the most decorated goalkeepers in European history. He rose to prominence with Ajax in the 1990s, winning the UEFA Champions League in 1995, before later joining Manchester United in 2005 to anchor their defense. At United, he won four Premier League titles and a second Champions League trophy in 2008, notably setting a record for the longest consecutive scoreless streak in English league football during the 2008–09 season.
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How many Champions League titles did Edwin van der Sar win?
Edwin van der Sar won the UEFA Champions League twice during his illustrious career. He first won it with Ajax in 1995, famously defeating AC Milan 1-0. His second title came in 2008 with Manchester United, where he made a crucial penalty save against Nicolas Anelka in the final.
What is Edwin van der Sar's record for consecutive clean sheets?
Van der Sar holds the record for the longest consecutive scoreless streak in English top-flight history. During the 2008-09 Premier League season, he went 1,311 minutes without conceding a goal. This incredible run helped Manchester United secure the league title.
Which clubs did Edwin van der Sar play for?
He began his professional career at Ajax, where he won multiple Eredivisie titles, before moving to Juventus. He later played for Fulham in the Premier League before signing with Manchester United in 2005. He finished his playing career at Old Trafford in 2011.
What executive role did Edwin van der Sar hold after retiring?
Following his retirement as a player, Van der Sar returned to Ajax to take on an executive role, eventually becoming the club's CEO. He played a significant part in the club's business operations and their surprising run to the Champions League semi-finals in 2019. He stepped down from the CEO position in 2023.
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