Ajax, founded in 1900, remain a substantial Dutch reference point for Celtic supporters, even when their current side is more functional than fearsome. They play at the Johan Cruijff Arena and are sitting fourth in the Eredivisie during the 2026-27 season.
The squad is listed at 24 players with an average age of 26, and is valued at around £152m by Transfermarkt. Their season has also taken in the Conference League qualifying play-off round and the Conference League league phase.
Their league form has been mixed but not soft. A 4-0 win at Telstar and a 2-0 win at PEC Zwolle sit alongside draws with Heerenveen and PSV, and a 2-1 home defeat by FC Utrecht. At home they are averaging two goals scored and two conceded per match; away, the figures are sharper, with three scored and none conceded on average.
There is a clear early threat. Ajax have scored first inside 20 minutes in nine of 18 league matches, which is the sort of habit that changes the temperature of a game quickly. Davy Klaassen leads their scoring with five goals, followed by Tolu Arokodare and Oscar Gloukh on four, with Julian Brandt and Steven Berghuis also contributing.
As it stands, Ajax are a top-four Eredivisie side with enough attacking output to command respect, but with home concessions that leave room for scrutiny. For Celtic supporters, they are a familiar European name in a season that still looks unsettled.
