Edwin van der Sar Team-Mate XI revealed

With Manchester United having finished the first leg against Olympiakos in their Champions League last 16 tie tonight, we take a look at the career XI of the man that was between the sticks for the Red Devils the last time they got their hands on the prestigious trophy in 2008, via a dramatic penalty shoot-out with rivals Chelsea, Edwin van der Sar.

Goalkeeper – Edwin van der Sar

Unselfishly marshalling his own team is the legendary Dutchman. Van der Sar’s career spanned three decades and took in a host of top clubs including Ajax, Juventus, Manchester United. He also spent a four year spell at Craven Cottage before Sir Alex Ferguson persuaded him to return to the upper echelons of the game. He won the Champions League on two occasions, holds the record number of Holland caps with 130 and is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of the modern era. He also holds the UK league record of minutes without conceding a goal at a huge 1,311.

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