Raphaël Sarfo tells more about himself and shows Kraaiennest, the neighbourhood in Amsterdam South East where he grew up. The Ajax U23 player is described by his friends as kind and social. “I’m a boy who knows what he needs to do to reach the top, " Sarfo says. “Life is not only about football; you have to enjoy it too. But football is my priority. I’m a team player and want what’s best for the team. I play with my heart.”
At 84, Ajax has the highest number of home-grown players actively playing in UEFA's 31 top club competitions. This is according to data agency CIES Football Observatory. Ajax has topped this list for the third year in a row.
Ajax and Tristan Gooijer have reached an agreement on a new contract. The new contract of the 19-year-old defender will run from September 1, 2023, until June 30, 2026. His old agreement ran until 2024.
Ajax and Silvano Vos have agreed on a new contract. The new commitment with the 18-year-old midfielder takes effect retroactively on 1 July 2023 and will run to the end of 30 June 2028. Vos's old contract ran until mid-2024.