Branco van den Boomen has started his second spell at Ajax. The 28-year-old midfielder from Veldhoven previously played in Ajax's youth academy, signing a three-year contract in Amsterdam at the age of sixteen in 2011. In 2014, he left for FC Eindhoven. After stints with SC Heerenveen, Willem II, De Graafschap, and French club Toulouse, he returned to Ajax this summer.

8% Goal attempts conversion

88% Arrived passings

39% Tackle Accuracy

53% Duels Won

About Branco

Position	Midfielder
Born	7/21/1995
Length	188 cm
Nationality	Netherlands
Under contract until	6/30/2027

Played matches season 24/25:
Dutch Cup	1
UEFA Europa League	11
Eredivisie	10

Christmas special | Farioli in the city center of Amsterdam

With Christmas around the corner and a busy first half of the year as Ajax's coach behind him, it's time to give Francesco Farioli a few hours of relaxation. We take Farioli to the Museumplein, past the ice rink and the Van Gogh Museum, and have an in-depth conversation with the Italian about his first months in Amsterdam, the players, his family, and his love for art.

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Highlights Sparta - Ajax | Smiling at the Christmas dinner table

Ajax enters the winter break on a positive note. Francesco Farioli's side secured a 0-2 victory over Sparta. A patient Ajax broke the deadlock in the closing stages with goals from Kenneth Taylor and Bertrand Traoré. Thanks to the three points, Ajax heads into the break as second in the league.

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Taylor: 'Pleased with the result'

Ajax heads into Christmas as second in the league after a 0-2 victory over Sparta. "If you'd told us this at the start of the season, we would have been satisfied," said Kenneth Taylor to ESPN. "We’re happy with today’s result, but the performance wasn't great."