Famous Fulham Players: No 39 Edwin van der Sar

16 July 2010 16:36
Have we, before or since, signed a player of such ability at the peak of his powers? 2001-05, 143 appearances Probably one of the three or four best players to have worn a Fulham shirt, but marked down because he wasn't with us that long and is more famous for his work elsewhere: Ajax; Juventus; Fulham; Manchester United, with over 100 Holland caps sprinkled throughout. Quite a career. Have we, before or since, signed a player of such ability at the peak of his powers? Personal informationFull nameEdwin van der SarDate of birth29 October 1970 (1970-10-29) (age 39)Place of birthVoorhout, NetherlandsHeight1.97 m (6 ft 5+1⁄2 in)[1]Playing positionGoalkeeperClub informationCurrent clubManchester UnitedNumber1Youth careerForeholtevv NoordwijkSenior career*YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†1988-1999Ajax226(1)1999-2001Juventus66(0)2001-2005Fulham127(0)2005-Manchester United153(0)National team1995-2008Netherlands130(0)* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:26, 09 May 2010 (UTC).† Appearances (Goals).

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