Rafael van der Vaart: a true Ajacied to this day. With his refined technique, footballing intelligence, and Amsterdam bravado, the midfielder developed into one of the best players the Netherlands has ever produced. In this in-depth portrait, we return with him to the trailer park where he was born and speak with family, friends, and former youth coaches.
In the Netherlands, three million people aged 16 to 75 struggle with reading, writing, and/or numeracy. This makes it difficult, among other things, to use computers and smartphones, and as a result, these people experience problems at work, with finances, health and social contacts. Tyrese Teuwsen (Ajax U19) was one of them. He found motivation in football and, with the support of the School of the Future, managed to overcome his challenges in this area.
Ajax played a friendly against Telstar on Monday afternoon at the De Toekomst training complex. Thanks to goals from Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kian Fitz-Jim, the Amsterdam side won 2-0.
Ajax U19’s adventure in the UEFA Youth League has come to an end. Yuri Rose’s team suffered defeat on Wednesday afternoon in freezing Poland. Despite a goal that brought them back into the game from Tyrese Teuwsen, Ajax lost 2–1 away to Legia Warsaw U19.
"Congratulations on this big step in your career." Warm words from compatriot Lisandro Martínez for newcomer Maher Carrizo. The defender, who left Ajax in 2022, recorded a wonderful video message for the newly signed Ajacied. "I didn't expect this, I hope to meet him soon."
With players such as Nico Tagliafico and Lisandro Martínez, Maher Carrizo has illustrious Argentine predecessors at Ajax. Both defenders played more than one hundred matches in Amsterdam colours. With Carrizo, Ajax have added another Argentine to their ranks. "Over the past few days I’ve watched footage. I would love to speak with Nico and Lisandro about the club."
The UEFA Youth League is a tournament in which Ajax U19 are aiming to make a strong impression. With ten points from six matches, the Amsterdam side finished among the top 22, earning a place in the next round. We were present at the first six fixtures, right from the front row, and captured exclusive footage.
Maarten Paes is an Ajax player. The goalkeeper arrives from FC Dallas and is therefore returning to Europe. That this return is to Ajax makes the shot-stopper enormously proud. "I don’t think there is a more beautiful club to return to than Ajax."
Oleksandr Zinchenko will, in any case, be wearing the Ajax shirt for the second half of the season. The 29-year-old is delighted that the transfer has been completed and cannot wait to get started. "I know what I need to do and what I can bring."
After four and a half seasons, Remko Pasveer’s time at Ajax has come to an end. In his farewell interview, the goalkeeper looks back on his highlights and close friendships in Amsterdam. "I will definitely miss the boys."
Ajax concluded the League Phase of the UEFA Champions League with a defeat. Fred Grim's side lost 1–2 to Olympiakos at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Villarreal – Ajax is more than just a great match in the UEFA Champions League. There is a whole organisation behind it. From the flight to and from Spain to the press conference at the Estadio de la Cerámica. This is a behind-the-scenes look at this European trip.