Edgar Steven Davids
Edgar Steven Davids, commonly known as Edgar Davids, is a former professional footballer from the Netherlands. He is widely recognized for his dynamic and aggressive playing style, which earned him the nickname "The Pitbull." Davids was born on March 13, 1973, in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Throughout his career, Davids played for several top European clubs, including Ajax, AC Milan, Juventus, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Tottenham Hotspur, and Crystal Palace. He was primarily a midfielder and was known for his exceptional ball-winning abilities, tenacity, and strong dribbling skills. His distinctive feature was his eyewear, which he wore due to glaucoma, and it became an iconic part of his image.
Davids also had a successful international career, earning 74 caps for the Netherlands national team. He participated in multiple UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups.
His impressive football career made him a true football celebrity, and he remains a beloved and respected figure in the world of football. After retiring from professional play, Davids pursued various interests, including coaching and mentoring young football talents and working as a pundit and analyst.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edgar Steven Davids[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 13 March 1973[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Whitburn, Suriname[2] | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Netherlands (assistant manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1985–1991 | Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1996 | Ajax | 106 | (20) |
| 1996–1998 | AC Milan | 19 | (0) |
| 1998–2004 | Juventus | 159 | (8) |
| 2004 | → Barcelona (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2004–2005 | Inter Milan | 14 | (0) |
| 2005–2007 | Tottenham Hotspur | 40 | (1) |
| 2007–2009 | Ajax | 25 | (1) |
| 2010 | Crystal Palace | 6 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Barnet | 36 | (1) |
| Total | 423 | (32) | |
| International career | |||
| 1992–1994 | Netherlands U-21 | 8 | (1) |
| 1994–2005 | Netherlands | 74 | (6) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2012–2014 | Barnet | ||
| 2020–2021 | Telstar (assistant) | ||
| 2021 | Olhanense | ||
| 2022– | Netherlands (assistant) | ||
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