The best goalkeepers ever

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12. Edwin van der Sar

The greatest Dutch goalkeeper of all time and arguably the best in the world for a number of years, six-foot-six giant Edwin van der Sar starred for Ajax, Juventus and Manchester United (and, more surprisingly, Fulham) during a long and trophy-laden career.

Among the most well-rounded ‘keepers ever to pull on the gloves, Van der Sar – who, from 1995 to 2008, earned 130 international caps – was an agile shot-stopper with excellent ball-playing ability who was integral to Champions League glories at Ajax and United – both of whom he also helped to multiple league titles.