Ajax

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

Incorporated in the year of 1900, Ajax call the Johan Cruijff Arena in the Netherlands their dwelling place for thrilling football spectacles. The ensemble of 15 players - with each tipping the scale of life experience at an average of 25 years - is precisely the group that graces the home turf.

As per the data obtained from Transfermarkt, one can make an educated guess that the Ajax squad's market value teeters around an impressive £149m mark.

What's also impressive is Ajax's ability to hold their ground in multiple footballing contests within the season. The team entered into three prominent competitions - ending up in the 4th position in Eredivisie, advancing till the Round of 16 in the KNVB Beker, and also featuring commendably in the League Phase of the renowned Champions League.

This team profile is regularly updated with new stats and analysis throughout the season. Last updated 19 February 2026. Send feedback

Ajax stats

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1900
Founded: Fred Grim (age 60)
Manager: Davy Klaassen
Captain: 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: £149m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

Recent results

In recent matches, Ajax have recorded three wins, two draws and one loss.

Ajax

4 - 1

Fortuna Sittard

1 - 1

Ajax

Excelsior

2 - 2

Ajax

1 - 2

Olympiacos

Ajax

2 - 0

FC Volendam

Villarreal

1 - 2

Ajax

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

League position analysis

Track the position of Ajax over time in Netherlands‘s Eredivisie during season 2025 - 2026. After 23 games, Ajax are placed third in the league.

Round 1

5th

Round 2

6th

Round 3

3rd

Round 4

3rd

Round 5

3rd

Round 6

3rd

Round 7

3rd

Round 8

3rd

Round 9

4th

Round 10

4th

Round 11

4th

Round 12

4th

Round 13

4th

Round 14

5th

Round 15

3rd

Round 16

3rd

Round 17

3rd

Round 18

3rd

Round 19

3rd

Round 20

2nd

Round 21

4th

Round 22

4th

Round 23

3rd

League form

Track the performance of Ajax in Netherlands‘s Eredivisie over their last six matches, home and away.

Overall

Ajax

4 - 1

Fortuna Sittard

1 - 1

Ajax

Excelsior

2 - 2

Ajax

2 - 0

FC Volendam

Ajax

2 - 2

Go Ahead Eagles

Telstar

2 - 3

Ajax

Ajax, with three wins and three draws, have worse overall form in Netherlands’s Eredivisie, compared with how Celtic are doing in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have five wins and one draw in their last six domestic league matches.

Home

Ajax

4 - 1

Fortuna Sittard

Ajax

2 - 0

FC Volendam

Ajax

2 - 2

Go Ahead Eagles

Ajax

2 - 0

Feyenoord

Ajax

2 - 0

FC Groningen

Ajax

1 - 2

Excelsior

Ajax, with four wins, one draw and one loss, have better home form in Netherlands’s Eredivisie than Celtic have in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic have four wins and two losses in their last six league matches at home.

Away

1 - 1

Ajax

Excelsior

2 - 2

Ajax

Telstar

2 - 3

Ajax

NEC Nijmegen

2 - 2

Ajax

Fortuna Sittard

1 - 3

Ajax

FC Utrecht

2 - 1

Ajax

Ajax, with two wins, three draws and one loss, have worse away form in Netherlands’s Eredivisie, 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 2025 - 2026.

⚽️ Goals scored

1.9

Home

2.1

Away

⚽️ Goals conceded

0.8

Home

1.8

Away

On average, Ajax score 2 goals per game, which is more than the 1.85 goals scored per game by Celtic this season. At home, Ajax have scored an average of 1.9 goals per game, which is fewer than Celtic's 2.2 goals per match at Celtic Park. Away from home, Ajax have scored an average of 2.1 goals per game, which is more than the 1.5 averaged by Celtic.

In defence, Ajax have conceded an average of 1.3 goals per game this season, which is more than the 1 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 0.7 goals scored by league opponents at Celtic Park. Away from home, Ajax have conceded an average of 1.8 goals per game, which is more than the 1.3 goals conceded by Celtic in away matches.

⏱️ Time of first goal scored

22m

Home

41m

Away

⏱️ Time of first goal conceded

45m

Home

32m

Away

Against Eredivisie opposition, Ajax tend to score within 32 minutes, which is 4 minutes faster than it takes Celtic to score against teams in the Scottish Premiership. At home, Ajax usually score with around 22 minutes on the clock. Celtic are slower, waiting another 15 minutes to score at Celtic Park. Away from home, Ajax tend to score by around 41 minutes, which is about 7 minutes slower than Celtic.

On average, Ajax keep the ball out of their own net until around 39 minutes. Celtic tend to hold on a further 5 minutes before conceding against Premiership opposition. At home, Ajax tend to concede with around 45 minutes on the clock. Celtic hold off -8 minutes longer against Scottish Premiership opposition, conceding a goal by around 53 minutes at Celtic Park. Away from home, Ajax tend to concede by around 41 minutes, which is faster than Celtic by about 2 minutes

🟨 Yellow cards

1.3

Home

2.1

Away

🟥 Red cards

–

Home

0.1

Away

🤩 Biggest victory

4-1