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View all →Amrabat-Ouahbi Rift: Morocco Midfielder Puts International Career on Hold
Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat says he will not be available for the national team as long as Mohamed Ouahbi remains coach, while ruling out an international retirement.
TransfersWeghorst Returns to Twente From Ajax
Weghorst signs a two-year deal through 2028 with former club Twente.
TransfersFrom First-Choice Keeper to Surplus to Requirements — Ter Stegen's Road to Ajax
Ter Stegen close to a loan move to Ajax, explaining his absence from Barcelona's preseason camp.
TransfersAjax is looking to sign Ounahi
According to Fabrizio Romano, Ajax Amsterdam have opened negotiations with Girona to sign Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, one of the standout Atlas Lions performers at the 2026 World Cup.
Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ||||
| 1 |  AZ | 7 | +12 | 19 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | +18 | 17 |
| 3 |  PSV | 7 | +14 | 16 |
| 4 |  FC Twente '65 | 7 | +8 | 16 |
| 5 |  AFC Ajax | 7 | +12 | 14 |
| 6 |  Fortuna Sittard | 7 | -1 | 13 |
| 7 |  SBV Excelsior | 7 | +6 | 11 |
| 8 |  FC Groningen | 7 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 |  Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | +2 | 10 |
| 10 |  SC Heerenveen | 7 | +2 | 9 |
| 11 |  NEC Nijmegen | 7 | -1 | 8 |
| 12 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | -7 | 5 |
| 13 |  Telstar 1963 | 7 | -7 | 5 |
| 14 |  Cambuur | 7 | -9 | 5 |
| 15 |  FC Utrecht | 7 | -13 | 5 |
| Relegation | ||||
| 16 |  PEC Zwolle | 7 | -14 | 4 |
| 17 |  ADO Den Haag | 7 | -10 | 2 |
| 18 |  Willem II | 7 | -14 | 2 |
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Season Statistics
EredivisieSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie2026 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 9 | 14 |
 Champions League2025 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 6 |
| Eredivisie2025 | 34 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 62 | 41 | 56 |
| Eredivisie2024 | 34 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 67 | 32 | 78 |
| Eredivisie2023 | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 74 | 61 | 56 |
| Champions League(A)2022 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 6 |
| Eredivisie2022 | 34 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 86 | 38 | 69 |
| Champions League(C)2021 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 5 | 18 |
| Eredivisie2021 | 34 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 98 | 19 | 83 |
| Champions League(D)2020 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Eredivisie2020 | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 102 | 23 | 88 |
| Champions League(H)2019 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 10 |
| Eredivisie2019 | 25 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 68 | 23 | 56 |
| Champions League(E)2018 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 12 |
| Eredivisie2018 | 34 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 119 | 32 | 86 |
| Eredivisie2017 | 23 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 65 | 21 | 54 |
Transfers
Arrivals (13)
Marc-André ter StegenLoan –
19 Aug- Marc-André ter StegenLoan –3 Aug
Toluwalase Emmanuel ArokodareLoan –
28 Jul
Marcos LeonardoTransfer 19.9M €
17 Jul
Caio HenriqueTransfer 10.5M €
1 Jul
Departures (16)
Josip ŠutaloLoan –
21 Aug
Kian Fitz-JimTransfer Free
30 Jul
Branco van den BoomenTransfer Free
10 Jul
Sean SteurTransfer 23.5M €
9 Jul
Chuba Amechi AkpomTransfer 9.3M €
1 Jul
History of Ajax
Founding and Early Years
Ajax was founded on 18 March 1900 in Amsterdam by Floris Stempel, Carel Reeser and Johan Dade, after a first failed attempt in 1894. The club takes its name from the Greek hero Ajax and took eleven years to reach the Dutch top flight, winning their first Dutch Cup in 1917 and their first national title in 1918.
Club Evolution
Nicknamed "de Godenzonen" (Sons of the Gods), Ajax adopted their white shirt with a broad vertical red stripe in 1911, inspired by Amsterdam's city flag. The club has played at the Johan Cruyff Arena since 1996, renamed in Cruyff's honor after his death in 2016.
Great Managers
Rinus Michels built "Total Football" and won the club's first European Cup in 1971, continued by Ștefan Kovács (1972, 1973). Louis van Gaal won the 1995 Champions League with a golden generation (the de Boer brothers, Kluivert, Seedorf, Davids), while Erik ten Hag led the club to the 2019 Champions League semi-final and won two domestic titles.
Iconic Players
Johan Cruyff, a three-time Ballon d'Or winner and symbol of Total Football, Dennis Bergkamp, Marco van Basten, Edwin van der Sar and Frank Rijkaard embody the club's golden era, while Steven Berghuis remains part of the current squad.
Major Achievements
Ajax hold the Dutch record with 36 league titles and 20 KNVB Cups, along with 4 European Cups/Champions Leagues (1971, 1972, 1973, 1995), a UEFA Cup (1992) and a Cup Winners' Cup (1987).
The Club Today
Coached by Spaniard Míchel since June 2026, Ajax finished 5th in the 2025-26 championship, qualifying for the Conference League, a disappointing season marked by defensive fragility and instability following Erik ten Hag's departure.
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Frequently asked questions
When is AFC Ajax's next match?+
AFC Ajax face NEC Nijmegen on 10 October 2026.
What is AFC Ajax's current standing?+
AFC Ajax are currently 5 in Eredivisie with 14 points.
When was Ajax founded?+
On 18 March 1900, in Amsterdam.
What is Ajax's home stadium?+
Johan Cruyff Arena, in Amsterdam.
Who is Ajax's current head coach?+
Spaniard Míchel, since June 2026.
How many Dutch league titles has Ajax won?+
36, a Dutch record.
How many European Cups/Champions Leagues has Ajax won?+
4 (1971, 1972, 1973, 1995).
Who is the symbol of "Total Football" at Ajax?+
Johan Cruyff.
Where did Ajax finish in 2025-26?+
5th, qualifying for the Conference League.