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The greatest Ajax academy alums ever: Kluivert to De Ligt, Cruyff to Bergkamp
Features of the Ajax Eredivisie
Matthijs de Ligt
Erik Christian
factories of talent
The best players developed at one of the most renowned talent farms in the world are chosen by GOAL.
Ajax has been turning out elite players for a long time thanks to one of the best youth systems in all of sport.
The esteemed academy was founded on March 18, 1900, the same day that the club in Amsterdam, Netherlands, was founded.
Over the past 60 years, Ajax’s greatest strength has been its ability to identify and develop outstanding young talent, which has led to both domestic success and European triumph.In fact, a few of the most well-known football players in history have graduated from the As stated by GOAL below, Ajax Academy.
In 1964, John Cruyff, who is arguably the most influential person in football history, made his professional debut with Ajax.
Eight Eredivisie titles and three European Cups were won by the naturally talented winger, who spent a total of 11 years playing for the Dutch club across two stints (1964–1973) and 1981–1983.
With 194 goals in 287 games, the legendary winger holds the record for most goals scored by the team.
In addition, Cruyff played for Levante, Feyenoord, Los Angeles Aztecs, Barcelona, and the Washington Diplomats. His latter work at Camp Nou as a coach had a significant influence on several other coaches, including as Pep Guardiola.