Edgar Davids
Personal information
Full name	Edgar Steven Davids
Date of birth	March 13, 1973 (1973-03-13) (age 35)
Place of birth	Paramaribo, Suriname
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
Playing position	Midfielder
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1991–1996 1996–1997 1997–2004 2004 2004–2005 2005–2007 2007–2008	Ajax A.C. Milan Juventus → FC Barcelona (loan) Internazionale Tottenham Hotspur Ajax	106 (20) 019 0(1) 159 (10) 019 0(1) 014 0(0) 040 0(1) 027 0(1)
National team2
1994–2005	Netherlands	074 0(6)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 20, 2008. 2 National team caps and goals correct as of August 19, 2007. * Appearances (Goals) Image File history File linksMetadata Edgar_Davids. ... is the 72nd day of the year (73rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Paramaribo (nicknamed Parbo) is the capital of Suriname, located in the Paramaribo district, with a population of roughly 250,000 people. ... For the Australian Rules position, see Midfielder (Australian Rules). ... Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax (Euronext: AJAX), also referred to as AFC Ajax, or simply Ajax, is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands. ... Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to by the abbreviation AC Milan or simply Milan, is an Italian professional football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ... Juventus redirects here. ... Futbol Club Barcelona (Spanish IPA: , Catalan IPA: ), known familiarly as Barça (Spanish IPA: , Catalan IPA: ), is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. ... Internazionale Milano Football Club is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, which plays in the Serie A. It is more commonly known as Inter, and often named Inter Milan in foreign countries. ... Current season Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English professional football club which currently plays in the Premier League. ... Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax (Euronext: AJAX), also referred to as AFC Ajax, or simply Ajax, is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands. ...

Edgar Steven Davids (born March 13, 1973 in Paramaribo, Suriname) is a Dutch professional football player. He plays in the defensive midfield position and is known for his hard work ethic. He has played for AFC Ajax, A.C. Milan, Juventus FC, FC Barcelona, Internazionale, Tottenham Hotspur and again for AFC Ajax. is the 72nd day of the year (73rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Paramaribo (nicknamed Parbo) is the capital of Suriname, located in the Paramaribo district, with a population of roughly 250,000 people. ... Soccer redirects here. ... All the positions. ... Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax (Euronext: AJAX), also referred to as AFC Ajax, or simply Ajax, is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands. ... Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to by the abbreviation AC Milan or simply Milan, is an Italian professional football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ... Juventus F.C. (Latin for Youth) is one of Italys oldest and most successful football clubs, based in Turin. ... Futbol Club Barcelona (Spanish IPA: , Catalan IPA: ), known familiarly as Barça (Spanish IPA: , Catalan IPA: ), is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. ... Football Club Internazionale Milano, commonly referred to as simply Internazionale, Inter or Inter Milan[1], is an Italian professional football club based in Milan, Lombardy, founded in 1908. ... Tottenham Hotspur F.C. is a North London association football team, also known by the nickname Spurs. ... Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax (Euronext: AJAX), also referred to as AFC Ajax, or simply Ajax, is a professional football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands. ...

Davids suffers from glaucoma, which requires him to wear protective goggles during football matches. His dreadlocked hair and distinctive goggles make Davids one of the most recognisable footballers of his generation.^[1][2] Davids was one of the players chosen by Pele to be featured in the FIFA 100, a compilation of the world's greatest living footballers. Rastaman with long locks Dreadlocks, sometimes simply called locks or dreads, are interlocked coils of hair which tend to form by themselves, in all hair types, if the hair is washed regularly and allowed to grow naturally without the use of brushes, combs, razors, or scissors for a long period... Pelé The FIFA 100 is a list of the world-renowned Brazilian striker Pelés choice of the greatest living footballers. Unveiled on March 4, 2004 at a gala ceremony in London, the FIFA 100 marked part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the F...

Club career

He started his career at Ajax in 1991, making his debut on September 6 in a 5-1 home win over RKC Waalwijk. At his best, the Surinam-born Dutch international Edgar Davids is almost the complete midfield player, combining technique and tenacity with a surprisingly subtle touch. He helped the Amsterdam club to three domestic Eredivisie titles, as well as international success with the 1992 UEFA Cup and the 1995 Champions League. While at Ajax, he was nicknamed "the Pit bull" by Ajax manager Louis van Gaal, due to his fierce style of play and bite in the midfield. is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... RKC Waalwijk is a football club playing in the Dutch Eredivisie. ... For other uses, see Amsterdam (disambiguation). ... The Eredivisie (English: Honorary Division) is the highest football league in the Netherlands. ... The UEFA Cup (also known as European Cup 3, CE3 or C3) is a football competition for European club teams, organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). ... UEFA Champions League, which replaced the European Champions Cup, is a seasonal club football competition organised by UEFA since 1992 for the most successful football clubs in Europe. ... This article is about the group of breeds commonly called Pit Bulls. ... Aloysius Paulus Maria (Louis) van Gaal (born August 8, 1951 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football manager currently in charge of AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie. ...

He moved to Italy in 1996, to play for A.C. Milan. He didn't see much playing time at Milan, and moved on to league rivals Juventus FC in December 1997. Six successful years in Turin followed, with Davids helping the side to the Serie A title in 1998, 2002 and 2003.Also Juve manager Marcello Lippi once described him as "my one-man engine room".On May 17, 2001, Davids was suspended by FIFA when he tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid, nandrolone.^[3]He was often inspirational in Europe, too, playing 15 times as the club made it all the way to the UEFA Champions League 2002-03 final before losing to AC Milan on penalties. Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to by the abbreviation AC Milan or simply Milan, is an Italian professional football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ... Juventus F.C. (Latin for Youth) is one of Italys oldest and most successful football clubs, based in Turin. ... Marcello Lippi, Commendatore OMRI[1], (born April 11, 1948) is an Italian World Cup-winning football coach and former player. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the international association football organization. ... Crystal structure of human sex hormone-binding globulin, transporting 5α-dihydrotestosterone. ... Nandrolone is an anabolic steroid occurring naturally in the human body, albeit in small quantities. ... The 2002-03 season of the European UEFA Champions League football club tournament was won by A.C. Milan in an all-Italian final against Juventus on penalties. ...

Davids joined Barcelona on loan in January 2004 as the Spanish club enjoyed a successful resurgence of form, finishing second to Valencia in the league.Then he permanently moved on to Italian club Internazionale on a three-year contract.^[4] When Internazionale terminated the remaining years of his contract in August 2005, he moved to England on a free transfer to play for Tottenham Hotspur. He is revered amongst Spurs fans for his commitment and honesty during his short yet productive Spurs career and has already stated his ambition to be part of the club in some way in the future^[5] Internazionale Milano Football Club is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, which plays in the Serie A. It is more commonly known as Inter, and often named Inter Milan in foreign countries. ... In football (soccer), a free transfer involves a team releasing a player once their contract has expired or made available just before the end of the contract. ...

He signed once more for Ajax on 28 January 2007^[6] and played his first match against Ajax's rivals Feyenoord on February 4.^[7] After the mid-season switch, Davids proved his value for the Ajax team again. He was one of the key midfielders in the run for the Dutch championship, that was lost on one single goal to PSV Eindhoven on the final day of the league. He also played a major role in Ajax' cup campaign. He secured the KNVB Cup for Ajax by scoring the final penalty in a thrilling penalty shoot out against AZ. Feyenoord team practice session in 2002. ... The KNVB Cup is a competition organized by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) since 1899. ... AZ, an initialism for Alkmaar Zaanstreek, is a football club from Alkmaar, the Netherlands. ...

Prior to the start of the 2007-08 season he suffered a broken leg in a pre-season friendly against Go Ahead Eagles, sidelining him for around 3 months. ^[8].

In May 2008 Davids left Ajax and is now a free agent, it has been said by many that he may return to England and play under Keven Keegan at Newcastle United. On June 19, 2008, the Los Angeles Galaxy blog stated Edgar Davis was training with the Galaxy, in the capacity as a friend of Galaxy coach and former Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit.^[9] Year founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Full name Los Angeles Galaxy Nickname LA Galaxy Stadium The Home Depot Center (HDC) Carson, CA Coach Ruud Gullit Owner Philip Anschutz (AEG) First Game Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1 MetroStars (Rose Bowl; April 13, 1996) Largest Win Dallas Burn 1–8 Los...   (born September 1, 1962 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football coach and former player, who played professionally in the 1980s and 1990s. ...

International career

Davids was an integral part of the Dutch national team, since his debut in April 1994, though he has not won any major tournaments in the orange jersey. First international Belgium 1 - 4 Netherlands (Antwerp, Belgium; 30 April 1905) Biggest win Netherlands 9 - 0 Finland (Solna, Sweden; 4 July 1912) Netherlands 9 - 0 Norway (Rotterdam, Netherlands; 1 November 1972) Biggest defeat England Amateur 12 - 2 Netherlands (Darlington, England; 21 December 1907) World Cup Appearances 8 (First in 1934...

During Euro 96, he was sent home by then manager Guus Hiddink for saying in a radio interview: "Hiddink must take his head out of players' asses, so he can see better." The 1996 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 96) was hosted by England. ... Guus Hiddink (born 8 November 1946 in Varsseveld) is a Dutch football manager. ...

Nonetheless, Davids remained appreciated by Hiddink, who included him in the Dutch squad for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. Davids' most notable performance for the national team came in the 1998 FIFA World Cup second round game against FR Yugoslavia. He scored the winning goal in the last minute of the game, and ensured that the Dutch team went through to the next round to meet Argentina. The Dutch national team eventually finished 4th overall, and Davids was named for the official FIFA "Team of the Tournament". 1998 World Cup redirects here. ... First international Czechoslovakia 7 - 0 Yugoslavia[1] (Antwerp, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Brazil 2 - 0 Yugoslavia (Porto Alegre, Brazil; 23 December 1994) Serbia and Montenegro 2 - 2 Azerbaijan (Podgorica, Serbia and Montenegro; 12 February 2003) Czech Republic - Serbia (Prague, Czech Republic; 16 August 2006 Largest win Yugoslavia 10 - 1 India... This article is about the international association football organization. ...

He played in Euro 2000 when he was named for the UEFA "Team of the Tournament".Holland team reached the semi-finals and played versus Italy in a thrilling game that ended up on penalties. The 2000 UEFA UEFA European Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th UEFA European Championship, which is held every four years and organised by UEFA, footballs governing body in Europe. ... The Union Européenne de Football Association or Union of European Football Associations in English, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ...

UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying Davids scored the Netherlands' first qualifying goal in their opening 3-0 victory against Belarus and subsequently bossed the midfield in five of the remaining seven Group 3 fixtures and both legs of the play-off defeat of Scotland. The UEFA Euro 2004 (or just Euro 2004) was the twelfth edition of UEFAs quadriennial European Football Championship and was held in Portugal, for the first time, between 12 June and 4 July 2004. ...

After Euro 2004, new national team coach Marco van Basten appointed Davids as captain of the team. However, lack of first team football for his club Internazionale meant Davids also lost his place in the national team in October 2004, thus losing the captain's armband in the process. At the latter stages of the qualifying series for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in October 2005, he was re-called back into the national team, though not as captain. He fell out of the picture again shortly after, thereby missing out on the Dutch squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Marcel Marco van Basten (October 31, 1964 in Oog in Al, Utrecht) is a Dutch football manager, currently in charge of the Dutch national team. ... 2006 World Cup redirects here. ...

Honours

Domestic

• Dutch Cup : 1993, 2007
• Dutch Supercup : 1993, 1994, 1995, 2007
• Dutch Eredivisie : 1994, 1995, 1996
• Italian Serie A : 1998, 2002, 2003 Runner-up: 2000, 2001
• Italian Super Cup : 2002, 2003 Runner-up: 1998
• Italian Cup : 2005

European

• UEFA Cup : 1992
• Champions League : 1995 Runner-up : 1996, 1998, 2003
• Intercontinental Cup : 1995
• European Supercup : 1995

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Career statistics

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References

• Voetbal International website and 2007/2008 presentation magazine

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v • d • e Netherlands squad - 1998 FIFA World Cup Fourth Place 1 van der Sar • 2 Reiziger • 3 Stam • 4 F. de Boer • 5 Numan • 6 Jonk • 7 R. de Boer • 8 Bergkamp • 9 Kluivert • 10 Seedorf • 11 Cocu • 12 Zenden • 13 Ooijer • 14 Overmars • 15 Bogarde • 16 Davids • 17 van Hooijdonk • 18 de Goey • 19 van Bronckhorst • 20 Winter • 21 Hasselbaink • 22 Hesp • Coach: Hiddink

v • d • e Netherlands squad - UEFA Euro 2004 1 van der Sar • 2 Reiziger • 3 Stam • 4 Bouma • 5 van Bronckhorst • 6 Cocu • 7 van der Meyde • 8 Davids • 9 Kluivert • 10 van Nistelrooy • 11 van der Vaart • 12 Makaay • 13 Westerveld • 14 Sneijder • 15 F. de Boer • 16 Overmars • 17 van Hooijdonk • 18 Heitinga • 19 Robben • 20 Seedorf • 21 Bosvelt • 22 Zenden • 23 Waterreus • Coach: Advocaat