Denzel Darko scored the best goal of the month in September. The Ajax U15 forward was the final touch after a beautiful attack building up from the back. He received the award in the presence of his teammates. Goal of the Month is powered by Curaçao.
Francesco Farioli reflects on the recent matches in the UEFA Europa League and Eredivisie. He discusses the role of Davy Klaassen, looks ahead to the important fixtures following the international break, and provides updates on injuries within the squad. "The players are highly motivated."
Ajax U11 participated in an international youth tournament in Moerdijk in the second weekend of September. For this special, we closely followed coach Dennis de Haan's team. "You have the Ajax logo on your chest; we have to radiate that both on and off the pitch."
Ryan Gravenberch has opened his own Cruyff Court in Amsterdam South East. Gravenberch was chosen Talent of the Year in 2021, which gave him the opportunity to create his own Cruyff Court. The former Ajacied spent many hours on the football court when he was younger. "From today, it's my own."
Johan Neeskens has passed away at the age of 73. The midfielder was a crucial part of the Golden Ajax team that won the Europa Cup I three times in a row: 1971, 1972, 1973. The steadfast former Ajacied wore the Ajax shirt 171 times and scored 39 goals.
Since this summer, Wout Weghorst has been an Ajax player. Upon his arrival in Amsterdam, the striker chose shirt number 25. Which Ajax players have worn this number before him? Does he know all the Ajax players who wore the same number?
Next to the training field of FC Bohemians 1905 Prague, we speak with Francesco Farioli a day after the draw against Slavia Prague. The Italian has mixed feelings but is already looking ahead to Sunday: FC Groningen at home. "I'm proud of the fighting spirit."
Remko Pasveer had praise for the team after the Slavia Prague - Ajax match: 1-1. After a good first half, Ajax came under pressure after the break. But even after conceding a Czech goal and a red card for Youri Baas, Ajax did not capitulate. "We fought like lions. It turned into a football battle at the end."
Branco van den Boomen reflects on the UEFA Europa League match against Slavia Prague with mixed feelings. “In the first half, we had the opportunity to turn the match in our favour, but in the end, I’m happy with a point,” said the goal scorer, who praised Ajax’s team spirit.
In the rich history of Ajax in European competitions, the club has faced a Luxembourgish team only once. In the autumn of 1984, Red Boys Differdange were the opponents for the Amsterdam side. The significant difference between the first leg and the return leg, along with the eventual record victory, makes this encounter memorable. With the key players from that time, we go back forty years.
Francesco Farioli and Branco van den Boomen sat down on Wednesday in the press room of the Eden Arena, where the match against Slavia Prague will take place on Thursday evening. The duo is preparing for a heated evening in the Czech capital. "We have already reviewed some atmosphere videos together, so we know what to expect."
Smiling faces were all around as Sjaak Swart opened his Cruyff Court in Amsterdam. Before he did that, we took a tour through Betondorp, the neighbourhood where Swart grew up. We also spoke to him about how he stays fit, his youth, his friendship with Johan Cruijff, and growing up with him. "When he was nine, I would watch him play football on Saturdays. You could already see how good he was."