“I’ll leave if he’s not fired.” Due to their major miscommunication, a key player for Ajax Amsterdam has stated he will leave the team if his colleague is not dismissed.
Throughout their storied history, Ajax has contributed to the development of some of the best football players in the world.
From Frenkie de Jong to Johan Cruyff, the four-time European champions are known for developing and then selling elite talent.
However, not every football player to wear the Ajax jersey has made as much of an impression.
We examine ten players who you might not remember ever playing for the Dutch powerhouses.
Kanu Nwankwo (1993–1996)
Prior to having successful spells in England with Portsmouth and Arsenal, Nwankwo Kanu developed his skills in Amsterdam.
Before joining Inter Milan, the Nigerian center forward played for Ajax for 75 games, scoring 27 goals. He was also a member of the team that won the Champions League in 1994–95.
Nwankwo Kanu, a former Ajax forward, later won two Premier League championships with Arsenal.
Nwankwo Kanu, a former Ajax forward, later won two Premier League championships with Arsenal.
See also: 10 overlooked Premier League players from Arsenal’s history
McCarthy Benni (1997–1999)
Before the year 2000, Benni McCarthy, a former striker for Ajax and West Ham, Blackburn, and Manchester United, was a first-team coach for the latter.
The South African striker spent two years in the Netherlands, scoring 23 goals in all competitions, before joining Celta Vigo.
