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Edgar Steven Davids (born 13 March 1973 in Paramaribo, Suriname) is a Surinamese-born Dutch professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. After beginning his professional career with Ajax, he played for Milan, Juventus, Barcelona, Internazionale, and Tottenham Hotspur, before returning to Ajax. He returned to competitive football during a brief spell with Crystal Palace. 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. 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.