Edwin van der Sar

Everybody doubts themselves. Every writer doubts themselves, every artist doubts himself, and every football player does.

— Edwin van der Sar

I think every player gives a bit extra when he sees that his manager is fighting, too.

— Edwin van der Sar

At Ajax, we have a certain philosophy that is sometimes more important than winning - the development of players.

— Edwin van der Sar

It is almost impossible to orchestrate the farewell you desire. That is something only a few people manage to do.

— Edwin van der Sar

When you see Sir Alex arguing with referees and linesmen, he is showing passion that has taken him to the very highest…

— Edwin van der Sar

You want to build your own team for the highest level, and that happens more with teams that stay together.

— Edwin van der Sar

I don't think there was a single United player from 2009 who could say he gave it everything and played well.

— Edwin van der Sar

If you have a love for sport, everybody knows the success of Madrid in the '60s, Ajax in the '70s, Bayern Munich,…

— Edwin van der Sar

The leagues in the countries around us are probably more interesting and played at a higher level, but in general, we are…

— Edwin van der Sar

I remember that, often, Mike Phelan would just nip down to the touchline for a message to one or two players. It…

— Edwin van der Sar

You don't need only your strikers. You need your defenders to be on top of their game. You need a midfield to…

— Edwin van der Sar

It's always hard the moment you decide to stop playing. It doesn't matter if you're at a small club or a big…

— Edwin van der Sar

Matthijs is very mature for his age: he has the physique of a 24-year-old. He is also strong with both feet, has…

— Edwin van der Sar

I think there are always a lot of rumours about players from Ajax. We develop great players, not only in Amsterdam but…

— Edwin van der Sar

When I left Ajax in 1999, I travelled to Liverpool and spoke to Houllier. I was shown around Anfield and also met…

— Edwin van der Sar

A lot of the guys who played in the 1995 final for Ajax had been there since the age of 12 or…

— Edwin van der Sar

You hope to bring your 'A Game' to any game, and of course you do in a final. You hope to bring…

— Edwin van der Sar

Craven Cottage is a great stadium, really traditional, going through the rows of houses until a stadium suddenly appears.

— Edwin van der Sar

Being at Manchester United is a great way to play at the highest level and win trophies with a team that is…

— Edwin van der Sar

Nothing can replicate the thrill of making a great save at an away ground, or hearing your own fans cheering you, or…

— Edwin van der Sar