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All-Time Ajax

Club
85GK
86DEF
87MID
86ATT
Cruyff 96 Krol 91 Neeskens 89
86
Overall

Identity & Heritage

Tactical DNA
Total FootballAcademy geometryTechnical bravery
Major honours
European Cup and Champions League tradition · Eredivisie tradition
Eras
1960s -> 1990s
Peak: 1970s

Best Coaches

Editorial links from the coaching canon.
Rinus Michels Total Football Architect 93 Johan Cruyff Aesthetic Revolutionary 91 Louis van Gaal System Absolutist 91

Tactical Lineup

Classic
Control
Historical
Expressive
Squad profile

Legends at a glance

Squad dimensions, contextual profiles and specialist peaks across this editorial all-time squad.

Squad Dimensions

The leading player in each core attribute family.

Physical Peak
Neeskens, Johan
85 PHY
Technical Mastery
Cruyff, Johan
91 TEC
Mental Edge
Vasović, Velibor
88 MEN
Tactical Intelligence
Cruyff, Johan
93 TAC

Contextual Profiles

Distinctive profiles shaped by combinations of attributes and roles.

Big-Game Profile
Vasović, Velibor
89 MNT
Ball Hunter
Lerby, Søren
89 HUNT
Transition Threat
Cruyff, Johan
92 TRN
Tactical Chameleon
Neeskens, Johan
7 ROLES

Skill Specialists

Five direct leaders for instantly readable specialist skills.

Fastest
Overmars, Marc
96 SPD
Strongest
Haan, Arie
87 STR
Best Shooter
Haan, Arie
86 SHT
Best Passer
Cruyff, Johan
89 PAS
Best Header
Geels, Ruud
89 HDR
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