1990
Ajax First-Team Debut
Makes his senior Ajax debut and develops into the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
Football player and manager history
Edwin van der Sar
Explore 8 football history records associated with Edwin van der Sar, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1995 May 24th
Champions League Victory
Keeps goal as Ajax defeat AC Milan 1-0 to win the UEFA Champions League.
1995 May 24th
Champions League Winner
Edwin van der Sar kept a clean sheet against AC Milan and gave Ajax a reliable last line of defence in the 1995 UEFA Champions League final, helping Ajax win the competition.
1999
Transfer to Juventus
Joins Juventus and becomes the first non-Italian goalkeeper to play regularly for the club.
2005
Transfer to Manchester United
Joins Manchester United from Fulham and becomes the club's long-term first-choice goalkeeper.
2008
Premier League Championship
Edwin van der Sar wins the 2007/08 Premier League championship with Manchester United and brings calm handling and experience to a championship-winning defence.
2008 May 21st
Champions League Final Decisive Save
Saves Nicolas Anelka's penalty to secure Manchester United's European title.
2008 May 21st
Champions League Winner
Edwin van der Sar saved Nicolas Anelka's penalty to secure the trophy against Chelsea in the 2008 UEFA Champions League final, helping Manchester United win the competition.