Edgar is a legendary Dutch former professional footballer. After beginning his career with Ajax, winning several domestic and international titles, he played in Italy for AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan. In 2004 Edgar moved to Barcelona before joining Tottenham Hotspur where he blessed the Premier League for two seasons. He returned to Ajax, having struggled with injuries for two years, and then had a brief spell with Crystal Palace before retiring at the age of 37.
In 2012, he was appointed player-manager at the English League Two club Barnet. He resigned by mutual agreement as manager in 2014. He was capped 74 times by the Netherlands at international level, scoring six goals.
One of the greatest and most recognisable players of his generation, Davids often stood out on the football field due to his dreadlocked hair and the protective goggles he wore due to glaucoma. A combative and energetic, yet creative and skilful midfielder, Davids was nicknamed “The Pitbull” by Louis van Gaal because of his marking ability, aggression, and hard tackling style of play.
In 2004, he was one of the players chosen by Pelé to feature in the FIFA 100, his list of the world’s greatest living footballers.
Edgar has appeared in various Global TV commercials for Nike. One of the biggest and most successful one being in 1996, titled “Good vs Evil” in a gladiatorial game set in a Roman amphitheatre. Appearing alongside football players from around the world, including Ronaldo, Paolo Maldini, Eric Cantona and Patrick Kluivert. In 2002 ahead of the World Cup in Korea and Japan, Davids starred in a Nike “Scorpion KO” advert appearing alongside football Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho, Francesco Totti, Luís Figo and Eric Cantona.
Davids features in EA Sports’ FIFA video game series, and was selected to appear on the cover of FIFA Football 2003 alongside Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs and Brazilian international Roberto Carlos.
In 2022, Edgar was Assistant Manager to Louis van Gaal for Holland, and he now has big aspirations to be Manager.