What do we actually know about the first Italian at Ajax: Lorenzo Lucca? We took the scooter with our striker and took a ride through Amsterdam and ate a delicious Dutch delicacy. "I am happy to be here in the Netherlands. Ajax have taken good care of me."
Mexican grinta at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. This is what Amsterdam supporters have been enjoying for the past few seasons. Edson Álvarez has worn the hallowed Ajax jersey for more than 100 games and saw his bosom buddy Jorge Sánchez arrive in Amsterdam this summer. The Ajax duo will be in action with Mexico at the World Cup in Qatar. A good time to look back at the Mexican Ajax players' first half of the season.
Former Ajax player Joey Didulica served as reserve goalkeeper during two final rounds. During the 2004 European Championship in Portugal and the 2006 World Cup in Germany, he was proud to be part of Croatia's squad. Over the next few weeks, the 45-year-old player's coach, along with his family, is completely flipping his day-night routine. He will sleep during the day and watch the matches at night; with a special focus on Croatia and the Netherlands.
'His first love' Edwin van der Sar called Ajax on 19 November 2012. The former goalkeeper joined the Ajax board as director of marketing exactly a decade ago. An ex-pro footballer in a high position at the club, following the example of Johan Cruyff. Van der Sar quit as an active player with Manchester United in 2011, went through training at Johan Cruijff University and started an adventure in Amsterdam in 2012 that is still alive and kicking.