Aaron Bouwman

Ajax player Aaron Bouwman has been part of the club’s youth academy since 2018, having joined from partner club Koninklijke HFC. In April 2024, at the age of sixteen, he made his debut for Ajax U23 in the home match against Roda JC, which ended 1–1. In the summer of 2025, he made his first-team debut for Ajax in the 2–0 win over Telstar.

64% Aerial duels

54% Ground duels

86% Tackle Accuracy

25% Forward passes

About Aaron

Position	Defender
Born	8/28/2007
Length	188 cm
Nationality	Dutch
Under contract until	6/30/2030

Played matches season 25/26:
VriendenLoterij Eredivisie	3
UEFA Conference League	6

Ajax Insights: Central defensive duo shine in Velsen-Zuid

Four different goalscorers stole the headlines in Sunday's away match against Telstar. Davy Klaassen, Steven Berghuis, Tolu and Marcos Leonardo all found the net. However, two Ajax players quietly impressed at the back. In this edition of Ajax Insights, we take a closer look at the statistics of our central defensive duo: Aaron Bouwman (19) and Dies Janse (20).

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Bouwman: 'The Olympia Future Cup is a tournament you always want to play'

The Olympia Future Cup is a stage where young talents often experience, for the very first time, large crowds, media attention and real pressure. With the Ajax first‑team defender, we look back on the successful 2024 edition, in which Aaron Bouwman scored against Manchester City and won the final against FK Partizan. "Everyone is there for you, clapping for you, and the whole complex is packed. Everything feels new."

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Visiting Bouwman in Haarlem: 'Always keep a smile on your face'

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.