Ajax

Ajax were founded in 1900 and play their home games at Johan Cruijff Arena in Netherlands.

Established in the year 1900, Ajax are a Dutch football club that calls the Johan Cruijff Arena in the Netherlands their home ground. This venue, dedicated to one of their most iconic players, provides an ode to their rich history.

As noted by Transfermarkt, Ajax's ensemble of players carries a collective market value of approximately £183m. This substantial value, an indicator of their potential prowess and on-pitch capabilities, reflects the club’s rigorous talent cultivation and recruitment strategy.

Taking a closer look at the squad, you find a group of 30 players. A youthful team they've got with an average age leaning at about 25 years. This youthfulness, though perhaps a point of vulnerability to some critics, also presents an intriguing promise of growth and potential. After all, it's oft-suggested that practice hones the raw talent of youth into the refined skill of veterans, is it not?

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 25 July 2025. Send feedback

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1900
Founded: John Heitinga (age 41)
Manager: Menno Geelen
Chair: de Godenzonen
Nickname: Johan Cruijff Arena
Stadium: 55,865
Capacity: Arena Boulevard 1, 1101 AX Amsterdam, Nederland
Address: ajax.nl
Website: +31 (0)20 311 13 33
Telephone: £183m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

In their last six matches, Ajax have recorded two wins, two draws and two losses.

Ajax

2 - 0

FC Twente

FC Groningen

2 - 2

Ajax

0 - 3

NEC Nijmegen

Ajax

1 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

FC Utrecht

4 - 0

Ajax

Willem II

1 - 2

Ajax

Ajax have worse recent form than Celtic, who have three wins and three draws in their last six games.

League position analysis

Track the position of Ajax over time in their domestic league table during season 2024 - 2025. After 34 games, Ajax are placed second in the league.

Round 1

5th

Round 2

9th

Round 3

7th

Round 4

8th

Round 5

5th

Round 6

5th

Round 7

3rd

Round 8

3rd

Round 9

2nd

Round 10

2nd

Round 11

3rd

Round 12

3rd

Round 13

2nd

Round 14

2nd

Round 15

3rd

Round 16

2nd

Round 17

2nd

Round 18

2nd

Round 19

2nd

Round 20

2nd

Round 21

1st

Round 22

1st

Round 23

1st

Round 24

1st

Round 25

1st

Round 26

1st

Round 27

1st

Round 28

1st

Round 29

1st

Round 30

1st

Round 31

1st

Round 32

1st

Round 33

2nd

Round 34

2nd

League form

Track the performance of Ajax in their domestic league over their last six matches, home and away.

Overall

Ajax

2 - 0

FC Twente

FC Groningen

2 - 2

Ajax

0 - 3

NEC Nijmegen

Ajax

1 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

FC Utrecht

4 - 0

Ajax

Willem II

1 - 2

Ajax

Ajax, with two wins, two draws and two losses, have worse overall form in their own domestic league , compared with how Celtic are doing in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have four wins and two draws in their last six domestic league matches.

Home

Ajax

2 - 0

FC Twente

Ajax

0 - 3

NEC Nijmegen

Ajax

1 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

Ajax

3 - 1

NAC Breda

Ajax

2 - 2

Ajax

2 - 0

Go Ahead Eagles

Ajax, with three wins, two draws and one loss, have worse home form in their own domestic league than Celtic have in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have four wins, one draw and one loss in their last six league matches at home.

Away

FC Groningen

2 - 2

Ajax

FC Utrecht

4 - 0

Ajax

Willem II

1 - 2

Ajax

PSV

0 - 2

Ajax

PEC Zwolle

0 - 1

Ajax

Almere City

0 - 1

Ajax

Ajax, with four wins, one draw and one loss, have better away form in their own domestic league , compared with how Celtic are faring in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have three wins, one draw and two losses in their last six away games in the league.

Average statistics

Check out these per game stats for Ajax in their domestic league season 2024 - 2025.

⚽️ Goals scored

2.2

Home

1.7

Away

⚽️ Goals conceded

0.8

Home

1.1

Away

On average, Ajax score 1.95 goals per game, which is fewer than the 2.95 goals scored per game by Celtic this season. At home, Ajax have scored an average of 2.2 goals per game, which is fewer than Celtic's 3.3 goals per match at Celtic Park. Away from home, Ajax have scored an average of 1.7 goals per game, which is fewer than the 2.6 averaged by Celtic.

In defence, Ajax have conceded an average of 0.95 goals per game this season, which is more than the 0.7 goals per game let in by Celtic. At home, Ajax have conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game, which is more than the 0.5 goals scored by league opponents at Celtic Park. Away from home, Ajax have conceded an average of 1.1 goals per game, which is more than the 0.9 goals conceded by Celtic in away matches.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored

32m

Home

48m

Away

⏱️ Time of first goal conceded

52m

Home

42m

Away

Against opposition, Ajax tend to score within 40 minutes, which is 6 minutes slower than it takes Celtic to score against teams in the Scottish Premiership. At home, Ajax usually score with around 32 minutes on the clock, while Celtic score around 1 minutes faster at Celtic Park. Away from home, Ajax tend to score by around 48 minutes, which is about 12 minutes slower than Celtic.

On average, Ajax keep the ball out of their own net until around 47 minutes, which is 8 more than Celtic, who only manage to keep a clean sheet until 39 minutes in. At home, Ajax tend to concede with around 52 minutes on the clock. Celtic concede 10 minutes earlier against Scottish Premiership opposition, conceding a goal by around 42 minutes at Celtic Park. Away from home, Ajax tend to concede by around 48 minutes, which is better than Celtic by about 7 minutes

🟨 Yellow cards

1.3

Home

1.9

Away

🟥 Red cards

0.1

Home

–

Away

🤩 Biggest victory

5-0