With Mika Godts leaving Ajax, the club is not only losing an outstanding footballer but also a guaranteed source of goals. Whether he was providing the assist or finding the net himself, Godts always delivered. These are all 26 goals and 28 assists recorded by the Belgian during his time at Ajax.
On August 14, 1996, the Amsterdam ArenA opened its doors as Ajax's new stadium. Thirty years later, the Johan Cruijff ArenA remains inseparably linked with Ajax. To celebrate the anniversary of our home, we look back on the memorable moments that have defined thirty years of Ajax at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Matthijs de Ligt came through Ajax’s youth academy and developed into a key player and captain of Ajax’s first team. Between 2016 and 2019, the modern defender wore the Ajax shirt in 117 official matches. De Ligt gave the Amsterdam fans plenty to celebrate, finding the net thirteen times. This Wednesday, the former Ajax player celebrates his 27th birthday. A perfect occasion for a clip packed with football highlights, which also showcases a very young Matthijs displaying his talent (and confidence) as a youth player.
In celebration of his 75th birthday, we step inside the remarkable football mind of Louis van Gaal. Guided by original match briefings preserved in the Ajax archives, he looks back on the defining moments that shaped both his career and the club's history. From motivating his players to crafting the perfect tactical approach, Van Gaal offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into the way he worked.
Marc ter Stegen has taken his first steps at Ajax's training complex, De Toekomst. Upon arrival, the German goalkeeper was welcomed by Oscar Gloukh before undergoing his medical examinations. He was then given a tour by Jordi Cruijff and signed his contract. With that, the goalkeeper's Ajax chapter has officially begun.
Ajax head coach Míchel Sánchez’s players welcomed Marc ter Stegen onto the training pitch on Tuesday. On the day he officially became an Ajax player, the German goalkeeper immediately took his first steps on the pitch at the club’s training complex, De Toekomst. The squad, which also includes fellow new arrival Julian Brandt, is preparing for the upcoming encounter with Shelbourne FC. Check out footage from Tuesday’s training session here.
Marc ter Stegen is Ajax's new goalkeeper. The German has joined on a one-year loan from FC Barcelona. During discussions with Technical Manager Jordi Cruijff, the experienced goalkeeper became excited about Ajax's plans for the future. ''We have to bring Ajax back where it belongs.''
Ajax surprised many on Friday evening with the arrival of Julian Brandt. The German, who was available on a free agent after seven seasons at Borussia Dortmund, has signed a three-year contract. "The surprise may have been bigger for you than for me, but the past few days have been exciting. I’m happy to be here now."
In the summer of 2021, Ajax youth player Noah Gesser and his brother tragically lost their lives in a car accident. In this special, friends, teammates, and coaches speak beautifully about the pure person that Noah was. "Noah was a true winner, a true Ajax player."
Ajax trained in the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Wednesday in preparation for the return leg against FK Vojvodina in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. In sunny conditions, the session was open to the media for the first fifteen minutes.
In his first interview as an Ajax player, Tolu Arokodare speaks with a smile about his move to Amsterdam. The striker also introduces himself to the Ajax fans, discusses his celebration, talks about his role model and fellow Nigerian Nwankwo Kanu, and explains why he wears the number 99. "Scoring goals is my job, and that’s why I'm here."
This is the new away kit for the 2026/2027 season. The design of the kit is inspired by nine iconic moments in Ajax history, including winning the third star in 2011, the UEFA Champions League triumph in 1995 and the European Cup I trilogy in 1971, 1972 and 1973.