The name Tristan Gooijer might not ring familiar to many in the Scottish Grounds, but he's undoubtedly worth a glance in the province of Netherlands. Born on the 2nd of September 2004, and now of 20 years of age, Gooijer has made a name for himself as a reliable central defender.
This Dutch player, currently employed by the feisty football incubator known as Ajax, stands at a stalwart 6ft (1.85m) and weighs in at a sturdy 12st 8lb (80kg). His jersey displays the number 47, as he stands tall in the back line of Ajax's meticulous defence.
Based on estimations made by Transfermarkt, Gooijer's current market value weighs in at approximately £1.5m. His journey with Ajax is far from concluded, with his contract set to extend until the 30th of June, 2029.
Gooijer's professional career really set flight in the 2021-2022 season during which he latched onto five first team appearances for Jong Ajax, a youth team in Netherlands. The following years saw him experience a substantial rise in game time with 24 first team appearances in the 2022-2023 season, while in the 2023-2024 season he made 21 first team appearances, impressively netting three goals into the bargain. His services were also needed at the senior level in the 2023-2024 season, during which he was called up to the Ajax first team, either starting or substituting in a total of nine matches.
In the 2024-2025 season, Gooijer had a brief stint at PEC Zwolle in Netherlands, where he showcased his talents in one first team appearance.
In addition to his nationwide contributions, Gooijer has also stepped onto the continental stage, participating in the Europa League 2023 - 2024 for Ajax, making a single substitute appearance, and in the Conference League 2023 - 2024 where he started in two matches.
Despite his relative obscurity on Celtic grounds, Gooijer's consistent development and experience at domestic and continental levels suggests that he may yet make a splash in the wider footballing world.
