Van der Sar's career in numbers

What Premier League legends said

"Edwin [had] what's needed to be a great 'keeper - shot-stopping, presence, authority, organiser, good feet, mental strength, agility, and there are more. But one thing Edwin had more than any 'keeper I ever played with was calmness and composure." - Rio Ferdinand

"A magnificent person, a professional goalkeeper who's had an absolutely marvellous career. He's an example to anyone who wants to become a goalkeeper. Edwin sails through life without any changes in it. He has a consistent nature. He's unflappable." - Sir Alex Ferguson

Did you know?

Only two goalkeepers have won more Premier League titles than Van de Sar's four - Peter Schmeichel (five) and Ederson (six).

From the start of 2005/06, when he joined Man Utd, until now, Van der Sar has the best save percentage of any goalkeeper to have played 100+ Premier League matches (76 per cent).