Edwin van der Sar

Edwin van der Sar is a world-renowned Dutch footballer, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Over the course of his career, Edwin has played for some of the most prestigious football clubs in Europe. His composure on and off the field, along with impeccable goalkeeping ability and leadership skills have resulted in him achieving the status he holds today. One of a small amount of players to win the UEFA Champions League twice, Edwin is highly sought after to share his story. 

After beginning his football career in his hometown Foreholte and then playing for VV Noordwijk, Edwin was signed by Ajax, and he became a part of the teams ‘golden generation.’ It was with Ajax that Edwin won his first UEFA Champions League title in 1995, alongside numerous other trophies and accolades such as Best European Goalkeeper. Later, he became the first non-Italian to keep goal for Juventus, before moving to Fulham and displaying his talents in the Premier League. In 2005, Edwin was signed by Manchester United, where he really cemented his name as a world-class goalkeeper. It was within this team that he secured his second Champions League win by saving the final penalty of the shoot-out. 

Over the course of his illustrious career, Edwin has had many impressive achievements. He set a world record for consecutive clean sheets during the 2008-2009 season, and he was also the oldest player to win the Premier League in 2011, at 40 years old. Following his retirement from the sport, Edwin transitioned into football management. He served as Ajax’s marketing director and later CEO and went on to lead the team through big financial and competitive growth. Edwin was a critical part in the team’s resurgence on the European stage, which included their UEFA Champions League campaign in 2018-2019.

As a public figure, Edwin frequently engages in philanthropy and has founded a charitable organisation. He is highly sought after to speak at a variety of events on topics such as leadership and sports management. A record-breaking athlete and successful executive, Edwin is everything you need and more for a successful event. So, if you are looking for an inspirational and motivational individual for your event, hire Edwin van der Sar today!