Biography
Who is Edgar Davids?
Early life and background
Edgar Steven Davids was born on March 13, 1973, in Paramaribo, Suriname. His family moved to the Netherlands while he was still an infant. He grew up in the country and is of Afro-Surinamese descent, with Jewish heritage from his mother.
He pursued a career in sports from a young age. His cousin, Lorenzo, is also a professional football player. Edgar eventually joined the youth system at Ajax, the club where he would spend a significant portion of his career.
Professional football career at Ajax and Italy
Edgar made his professional debut with Ajax on September 6, 1991, in a match against RKC Waalwijk. During his time in Amsterdam, he helped the club win three Eredivisie titles, the 1992 UEFA Cup, and the 1995 UEFA Champions League. It was here that manager Louis van Gaal nicknamed him The Pitbull for his aggressive and physical style of play.
In 1996, he transferred to AC Milan in Italy. His time there was difficult, marked by a leg injury. He moved to Juventus in December 1997. At Juventus, he flourished as a defensive midfielder, forming a strong partnership with Zinedine Zidane. He helped the Turin side secure Serie A titles in 1998, 2002, and 2003.
International play and management
Edgar earned 74 caps for the Netherlands national team. He scored six goals for his country. He represented the Netherlands at the 1998 FIFA World Cup and played in the UEFA European Championship in 1996, 2000, and 2004. In 1998, he was named to the official FIFA Team of the Tournament.
In 2012, he took on the role of player-manager at the English League Two club Barnet. He held this position until January 2014, when he resigned from the role by mutual agreement with the club.
Personal life and appearance
Edgar Davids is widely recognized by his appearance on the pitch. He was known for his dreadlocked hair and the protective goggles he wore during matches. He began wearing these glasses in 1999 following surgery for glaucoma, which developed after eye injuries in 1995.
In 2004, the famous player Pelé included him in the FIFA 100 list, which highlighted the greatest living footballers. He stands at 168 centimeters tall.
Birthday and age
Edgar Davids was born on March 13, 1973, which makes Edgar 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Edgar shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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