Meet the players of Ajax U17: Imran Talai

In the lead-up to the Olympia Future Cup on April 4, 5 and 6, we are putting players from Ajax U17 in the spotlight. Meet Imran Talai, midfielder of Stan Bijl’s side. "My role model is Ryan Gravenberch. I'm that type of player as well."

Date: 30.03.2026

Photographer: AFC Ajax

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