Top 10 Dutchmen to ever play in the Premier League

#2 Edwin van der Sar

Van der Sar was one of United's greatest keepers ever

Considered as on the of the best goalkeepers of all time, van der Sar set the league record by not conceding a single goal for 1,311 minutes. Popularly known as the Flying Dutchman for his slender frame and amazing shot-stopping abilities, he spent his career in four well-established clubs like Ajax, Juventus, Fulham and Manchester United.

Regarded as a sweeper-keeper throughout his career, Edwin began with Ajax where he came out as a beneficial factor for the team and helped win 1991–92 UEFA Cup and the 1994–95 UEFA Champions League for which he was crowned with Dutch Football Goalkeeper of the Year.

Since then, Manchester United had eyes on him but he chose the Italian club Juventus where he finished as runners-up twice in the league. In 2001, the Dutch keeper joined newboys Fulham where he made his league against future employees Manchester United.

The Flying Dutchman received immense success and accomplishment after joining the Red Devils as he helped them secure 4 Premier League titles along with the League Cup and the UEFA Champions League.

His career at Manchester United included 21 clean sheets and a record of 1,311 minutes without conceding in the league. An excellent goalkeeper with excellent positional sense, Van der Sar captained United as a farewell treat in 2011. Its quality and serenity whenever we talk about Edwin who currently works as the chief executive officer at Ajax.