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20 / Netherlands · 1994–2010

Edgar Davids

CDM anchorleader
Caps · Netherlands
74
Goals · Netherlands
6
Life
1973
Clubs
AFC Ajax, Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur
#20
Editorial rank of 33 for Netherlands
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The iconic 'Pitbull' powered Ajax to the 1995 Champions League before bossing the midfield for Juventus with his relentless energy and technical brilliance. Career record: 74 caps and 6 goals for Netherlands; club career at AFC Ajax, Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q185115
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Career record

1991–1996AFC Ajax
1996–1997AC Milan
1997–2004Juventus
2004–2004FC Barcelona
2004–2005Inter Milan
2005–2007Tottenham Hotspur
2007–2008AFC Ajax
2010–2010Crystal Palace
2012–2014Barnet
Netherlands74 caps, 6 goals

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One rank above: Wim Suurbier at #19.

One rank below: Memphis Depay at #21.

Netherlands's editorial top five: Johan Cruyff · Marco van Basten · Ruud Gullit · Frank Rijkaard · Dennis Bergkamp.

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