Who is the best African player in Ajax history?

Ajax have a proud tradition of nurturing and attracting African talent through their famous academy and transfer policy, from Tijani Babangida's electric pace to Nii Lamptey's celebrated but ultimately unfulfilled promise, with players from Nigeria, Ghana and across Africa gracing the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Nwankwo Kanu

Nigeria striker who scored 25 goals in 54 appearances and was pivotal in Ajax's 1994-95 Champions League triumph, winning African Player of the Year in both 1996 and 1999.

1/10

Finidi George

Nigeria winger who won the Champions League in 1995 and reached the final in 1996, claiming three Dutch league titles as one of the fastest players of his generation.

2/10

Mohammed Kudus

Ghana midfielder who became one of Eredivisie's most exciting players during his time at Ajax from 2020 to 2023, earning a big-money move to West Ham.

3/10

Sebastien Haller

Ivory Coast striker who had a prolific 2021-22 season at Ajax before his battle with cancer, showing clinical finishing and Champions League brilliance.

4/10

Noussair Mazraoui

Morocco right-back who developed into one of Europe's finest full-backs during five years at Ajax from 2017, earning a move to Bayern Munich.

5/10

Hatem Trabelsi

Tunisia right-back regarded as one of the best in Europe during his six-year tenure at Ajax from 1999, known for his tough tackling and marauding runs.

6/10

Benni McCarthy

South Africa striker who played for Ajax in 1997-99 before his move to Porto, becoming the only South African to win the Champions League.

7/10

Bertrand Traore

Burkina Faso winger on loan at Ajax in 2013-14, displaying the electric pace and direct running that would later define him at Lyon and beyond.

8/10

Tijani Babangida

Nigeria winger who combined devastating pace with precise delivery at Ajax in the 1990s, part of the club's celebrated generation of African talent.

9/10

Mido

Egypt striker who was at Ajax from 2003 to 2005, known for his physical presence and powerful finishing during his time in the Netherlands.

10/10