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.

54% Pressure passes

300% Split passes

31% Crosses

88% Arrived passings

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	11

Henderson about FC RFS: 'You know it will be tough'

Jordan Henderson is anticipating a challenging evening for Ajax on Thursday against FC RFS. "Anderlecht and Galatasaray are strong teams. If they managed to take points at home against them, you know it's going to be tough there," the Englishman stated. "Hopefully, we can achieve a good result."

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Highlights sc Heerenveen - Ajax | Amazing weekend

Ajax also won their second competition match in the second half of the season on Sunday. Francesco Farioli's team beat Heerenveen 2-0 away, with goals from Josip Šutalo and Chuba Akpom. That victory brings Ajax to within just one point of top of the league PSV.

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Akpom: 'A real striker's goal'

Chuba Akpom couldn't help but smile when he saw his goal against sc Heerenveen on ESPN. The forward had given them a clear lead: 0-2. "A real striker's goal. I had to pull back slightly and try to put as much force into heading it as possible. Yes, I am really pleased with that goal."