Was Van der Sar the best goalkeeper?

Van der Sar is considered by critics and fellow players as one of the best goalkeepers of all time. He is also one of the most successful footballers ever, having won 26 major trophies in his career, mainly at Ajax and Manchester United.

How many clean sheets did Edwin van der Sar have?

132
Players

Rank Player Clean sheets
4 David Seaman 141
5 Nigel Martyn 137
6 Pepe Reina 136
7 Edwin van der Sar 132

How many goals have Van der Sar scored?

0
Premier League Record

Appearances 313
Clean sheets 132
Goals 0
Assists 1

How many times has Edwin van der Sar won the Champions League?

Van Der Sar is one of a handful of players to win the Champions League title with two clubs. In 1995, he won the UEFA crown with his first club team, Ajax, and then again in 2008 with Manchester United. By the way, following that 2008 victory, he was actually crowned UEFA Man of the Match.

Who is better Van der Sar or Peter Schmeichel?

In both cases, Van der Sar comes out on top with the superior numbers. This is further demonstrated by the fact that to this day, Edwin Van der Sar holds the record for the goalkeeper with the longest amount of time played without conceding. 1311 minutes, or 14 games, in the 2008/09 season of the Premier League.

Who is the best goalkeeper?

Ranked! The best goalkeepers in the world right now

  • Manuel Neuer (Bayern)
  • Ederson (Man City)
  • Alisson (Liverpool)
  • Aaron Ramsdale.
  • Jose Sa (Wolves)
  • Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao)
  • Yassine Bounou (Sevilla)
  • Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid) (Image credit: PA Images)

Who is the best Premier League goalkeeper of all time?

Top 10 greatest goalkeepers in the Premier League of all time

  • David Seaman.
  • Edwin van der Sar.
  • David de Gea.
  • Joe Hart.
  • Ederson.
  • Jens Lehman.
  • Pepe Reina.
  • David James. James is one of the most experienced players in the history of the Premier League, making 572 appearances.

Who has the most saves in Premier League history?

Illan Meslier
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Rank Player Stat
1. Illan Meslier 139
2. David de Gea 126
3. Kasper Schmeichel 124
4. José Sá 120

Who has the most clean sheets of all time?

Considered to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of all-time, Casillas kept 439 clean sheets in his professional football career….Most clean sheets in the 21st century.

Player Clean Sheets
Iker Casillas 439
Gianluigi Buffon 420
Petr Cech 391
Pepe Reina 343

What trophies has Van der Sar won?

With Ajax he won a whole host of trophies: four Eredivisie titles (1993/94, 1994/95, 1995/96, 1997/98), three KNVB Cups (1993, 1998, 1999), three Dutch Supercups (1993, 1994, 1995), the 1995 Champions League, the 1992 UEFA Cup, the 1995 Super Cup and the 1995 Intercontinental Cup.

How many games did Man Utd play for Schmeichel?

Peter Schmeichel

Personal information
1987–1991 Brøndby 119
1991–1999 Manchester United 292
1999–2001 Sporting CP 55
2001–2002 Aston Villa 29