Stunning goals, packed stands, young talent from across Europe, and Ajax legends at de Toekomst, that was the 2026 Olympia Future Cup, all captured in just over twenty minutes. From the very first whistle of this fourteenth edition of the prestigious youth tournament, we followed the home team: Ajax U17. "This is our own home. We decide what happens here!"
Daniëlle Noordermeer is not only a reliable presence at the back for the Ajax Women, the 26‑year‑old Ajacied is also working hard towards her promotion at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam. In this way, she combines elite‑level sport with pursuing the highest academic degree. Noordermeer conducts research within the department of cardiometabolic epidemiology. "Combining the two requires perseverance."
A total of 66 goals were scored during the fourteenth edition of the Olympia Future Cup over the past Easter weekend. Among them were some real gems. From the thunderbolt by Olympique Lyon defender Nolan Velut to the stunning lob by Eniola Owolabi. This is the Top 14 Goals of the Olympia Future Cup 2026.
What happened behind the scenes, and which club icon delivered the finest commentary around the matches at the fourteenth Olympia Future Cup? Watch and listen along in this Overheard at the Olympia Future Cup 2026.
Easter Monday was dedicated to the final day of the Olympia Future Cup. In the end, Anderlecht emerged as the winner after a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid. Watch all the highlights of the third day of the Olympia Future Cup here.
The Olympia Future Cup is over. Don't want to miss a single goal from the international U17 tournament at sport complex De Toekomst? Watch all the highlights from day two here.
The Olympia Future Cup is over. Don't want to miss a single goal from the international U17 tournament at sport complex De Toekomst? Watch all the highlights from day one here.
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 Denzel Darko, left-winger or number ten. "I'm a player who likes to dribble, to get past te opponent."
To honor the 50th birthday of Clarence Seedorf, Ajax & Kamp Seedorf joined forces and crafted a beautiful mural as tribute. Celebrating not only a legendary career, but a legacy of inspiration.
Aaron Bouwman made his starting debut for Ajax's first team at the beginning of this season. Time to get to know him better in his familiar surroundings. Bouwman opens the doors to his family home, shows his driving lessons around Haarlem and Zandvoort, and visits his former club DSS.
Ajax U17 are preparing for the Olympia Future Cup 2026 over the Easter weekend. We spend a day with the team at sport complex de Toekomst and see how coach Stan Bijl leads the review of the U17 match against Feyenoord. We also join the training session and are present as Bijl holds individual meetings. This is Ajax U17 from the inside.
AFC Ajax played a friendly against FC Volendam on Wednesday. The match at De Toekomst ended in a 2–2 draw. Maher Carrizo scored his first goal for Ajax. Oliver Edvardsen was the other scorer for the Amsterdam side.