When I was 18, I never expected to be what I was - you hope to make your debut, to play for the national team, and I want to achieve something similar off the pitch to what I did on… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share Image
Every flaw you have or lapse of concentration can cost you a goal, so you have to be on your toes every minute of… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
Ajax always bring through young players from their academy - we can't pay €20m for a player, so we make sure we develop those… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
If you win, everyone asks what's your secret, when most of the time you did exactly the same in the ones you lost. — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
I think every player gives a bit extra when he sees that his manager is fighting, too. — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
For everyone, the World Cup is important. It doesn't matter if you are 21, going for your first one, or 35 and going for… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
We need a solution for European football. You need to help smaller clubs in European competitions get the right distribution of money so they… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
At Ajax, Juventus, and with Holland, I have played with top teams, and now I want to use my experience to reach the same… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
Matthijs is very mature for his age: he has the physique of a 24-year-old. He is also strong with both feet, has an extremely… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
The leagues in the countries around us are probably more interesting and played at a higher level, but in general, we are happy with… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
Nothing can replicate the thrill of making a great save at an away ground, or hearing your own fans cheering you, or the atmosphere… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
A lot of the guys who played in the 1995 final for Ajax had been there since the age of 12 or 13. Patrick… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
I think, on one end, we need to understand that goalkeeping is an art and is also a very important position to have in… — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
Celtic and Ajax are great names in history. They both have great followings all over the world, not just in Holland and Scotland. — Edwin van der Sar Copy Share
