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.
1Finidi GeorgeNigeria 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.1000pts
2Nwankwo KanuNigeria 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 1999.584pts
3Noussair MazraouiMorocco 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.515pts
4MidoEgypt striker who was at Ajax from 2003 to 2005, known for his physical presence and powerful finishing during his time in the Netherlands.454pts
5Hatem TrabelsiTunisia 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.384pts
6Tijani BabangidaNigeria winger who combined devastating pace with precise delivery at Ajax in the 1990s, part of the club's celebrated generation of African talent.384pts
7Hakim ZiyechMoroccan playmaker who scored 20 goals and made 20 assists in the 2018-19 season as Ajax won the double and reached the Champions League semi-finals.384pts
8Mohammed KudusGhana 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.384pts
9Sebastien HallerIvory Coast striker who had a prolific 2021-22 season at Ajax before his battle with cancer, showing clinical finishing and Champions League brilliance.303pts
10André OnanaCameroonian goalkeeper who came through Ajax's academy and kept goal in the 2017 Europa League final and the 2019 Champions League semi-final run.303pts
11Bertrand TraoreBurkina 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.206pts
12Benni McCarthySouth Africa striker who played for Ajax in 1997-99 before his move to Porto, becoming the only South African to win the Champions League.0pts
Photo credits
- Noussair Mazraoui — Nawfel Ajari, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mohammed Kudus — Egghead06, CC BY 4.0
- Sebastien Haller — Miensah02, CC BY 4.0
- Bertrand Traore — Effathéophile105, CC BY-SA 4.0
