Partner club Gamba Osaka took part in the thirteenth edition of the Olympia Future Cup this past weekend. The Japanese team spent nearly a week in Amsterdam, explored the city and stadium, gave a presentation, and played matches against top European sides. "This tournament is fantastic for us."
Ajax U17 were once again crowned champions of the Future Cup, proudly keeping the title in Amsterdam. During the Olympia Future Cup 2025, Ajax cameras were granted exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the U17s. From inspiring words by Francesco Farioli to the celebrations in the dressing room: experience the tournament through their eyes in this special.
The 13th edition of the Olympia Future Cup once again delivered plenty of excitement. With 31 goals, the first day was the highest-scoring in the tournament’s history, followed by a thrilling final day where Ajax U17 ultimately came out on top. Relive the action with over twenty minutes of match highlights.
Ajax suffered their third league defeat of the season on Sunday. FC Utrecht secured a 4-0 home victory, bringing an end to Ajax’s fourteen-match unbeaten run in the Eredivisie.
Ajax have lost the away match against FC Utrecht on Sunday afternoon. The match in the Galgenwaard ended 4-0.
The Olympia Future Cup is in full swing at sports complex De Toekomst. Over the course of two days, six U17 teams compete for the coveted trophy. Watch all the tournament highlights here.
Ajax and Hesterine de Reus have agreed to part ways at the end of the season. The club’s management and the head coach of the Ajax Women’s team reached this decision in mutual consultation. De Reus joined Ajax on July 1, 2024, signing a contract until mid-2026.
The six captains at the Olympia Future Cup each look ahead to the matches at sports complex De Toekomst in their own way. We speak to the top talents on the eve of the tournament at the hotel. "Showing the club's core values."
The Olympia Future Cup is just around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: time for a special preview of the prestigious international youth tournament! We take an in-depth look ahead and put the Future Cup knowledge of four key players from Ajax U17 to the test: goal-getter Pharell Nash, playmaker Thijmen Romers, defender Kennynho Kasanwirjo and goalkeeper Mark Engel.
This weekend, sportcomplex de Toekomst will host the Olympia Future Cup. Ahead of the thirteenth edition of the international youth tournament, Davy Klaassen reflects on his own experience. The Ajax midfielder was part of the Ajax U17 squad in 2010 that won the very first edition of the tournament. Klaassen was also named Player of the Tournament.
Paul Nuijten has selected eighteen players for the Olympia Future Cup. The prestigious youth tournament will take place on 19 and 20 April. Ajax U17 will face Gamba Osaka and Paris Saint-Germain in the group stage.
Two days, six teams, and plenty of top talents: the Future Cup 2025 is about to begin. Read all about the participating teams here and a brief preview with Paris Saint-Germain and Anderlecht. "The Future Cup is the best U17 tournament there is."