Ajax remain one of the European names that needs little introduction to Celtic supporters. Founded in 1900 and based at the Johan Cruijff Arena, they carry a pedigree that sits well beyond the usual confines of Dutch football, even if the present campaign has been more uneven than imposing.
In the 2026-27 Eredivisie season, Ajax sit seventh with the campaign still in progress. Their recent league run has mixed control with irritation: draws against Heerenveen and PSV, a defeat at home to FC Utrecht, and clean-sheet away wins at PEC Zwolle and NAC Breda. The latest result, a 2-2 home draw with Heerenveen, fits a broader pattern – they are scoring at home, but not always shutting the door.
The numbers point to a side with clear attacking capacity. Ajax are averaging two goals scored per home match and two conceded, while away from home they are averaging two scored and none conceded. They have also struck the first goal inside 20 minutes in nine of 18 league matches, which suggests a team capable of starting sharply rather than feeling its way into games.
The squad is listed at 24 players with an average age of 26, and is valued at around £152m by Transfermarkt. Oscar Gloukh and Davy Klaassen lead the scoring with four goals each, followed by Tolu Arokodare and Julian Brandt on three. Ajax have also competed in the Conference League qualifying play-off round and the Conference League League Phase.
For Celtic supporters, Ajax are a familiar European reference point: technically serious, financially strong by Dutch standards, but currently short of domestic command. Seventh place tells its own story, even for a club with their name.
