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Nigel de Jong made his breakthrough in 2002 as an eighteen-year-old playing midfielder for Ajax 1. Born and bred in Amsterdam, he has been an Ajax fan since childhood. Now aged 36, the midfielder talks openly in the latest Ajax Podcast about his tough childhood, one which eventually led to an illustrious career with Ajax 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ajax had an excellent season in the Eredivisie and Dutch Cup. Last Sunday they put the icing on the cake, by capturing the 35th championship. But what exactly was the deciding factor this season? Which moments and developments were crucial? In this special episode of the Ajax Podcast, we look back at various key moments.        David the Host and his right-hand man Eyong Enoh, review the season with former Ajax player and now analyst, Ronald de Boer, accompanied by Sky Sports commentator and Eredivisie expert Jonathan Beck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ajax can win the Dutch Cup for the 20th time in club history this Sunday. Vitesse will be the opponent in De Kuip. In this episode John O'Brien & Steven Pienaar will join David the Host and Eyong Enoh to talk about de Dutch Cup in season 2001/2002. Both players experienced that season from a different angle. O'Brien was a regular in the first squad. But Jong Ajax was also packed with high potentials, like Pienaar. That team reached the semi-finals of the Dutch Cup that season. "We were like a family. Everyone felt that vibe", says Pienaar. "The funny thing is that in the semi-final I played with the first team and we won against PSV. But I wanted to play with the second team, because I started the journey with them." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ajax has expanded its influence via the Ajax Coaching Academy on a global level. Representatives from Amsterdam contribute to the development of youth academies at partner clubs on a number of different continents. So, how are things going at these various locations at the moment? And what are the ACA's dreams for the future? All of this is discussed in the newest episode of the Ajax Podcast.David the Host and Eyong Enoh will be joined by Corné Groenendijk (head of the Ajax Coaching Academy), Sonny Silooy (technical coordinator at Sharjah FC in the United Arab Emirates), Edwin Petersen (technical coordinator at Guanghzou in China) and South African former Ajax player Hans Vonk.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How, as a professional footballer, do you pick things back up after you retire? What kind of mindset is necessary to be successful after football? Coach John Heitinga, entrepreneur Demy de Zeeuw, and co-host Eyong Enoh discuss these topics in the newest episode of the Ajax podcast with David the Host. Investing in personal development should lead to progress. Former Ajax midfielder and Dutch international De Zeeuw wants to use his platforms to change the footballing world for the better. "Now, we also think it's time to address social issues, such as racism and the role of transgender and gay people in football. With that, we really want to give back to the football world."  Heitinga, who has completed his UEFA Pro License, is looking to develop himself further as a trainer. "The only think I ask of Ajax now is how I can develop further as a coach. What can I do better? And how can I develop my football vision?"  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Jari Litmanen’s birthday! The Ajax legend turned 50 on February 20, 2021. A wonderful milestone in the life of the Finn, although he thinks otherwise, “I feel more like 'thirty plus'. Anyway, people remind me that I turned fifty,” he says with a laugh on the new Ajax Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the Ajax Podcast focuses on our start in the UEFA Europa League. Part one of the two-legged match with Lille will be played on French soil on Thursday. Who better to join us in our look ahead than Anwar El Ghazi? The winger who was active for both clubs and also played in the Europa League for Ajax. For El Ghazi, this was something of a reunion with former Ajax player Eyong Enoh, now co-host of the Ajax Podcast. The two did not play together in Amsterdam, but did meet each other as opponents. The conversation quickly turned to the match Standard Luik – Ajax (1-1) in December 2016, in which then Ajax player El Ghazi played a leading role. TacklesEl Ghazi scored a stunning goal, but also has special memories about Enoh. Laughing: "Do you know what I think of right away about you? Tackles! That match, I was so afraid to get near you. I avoided you." In this special Europa League episode, Nicolas Blasquez, Lille watcher for the French news agency AFP, and Sky Sports commentator and Eredivisie expert Jonathan Beck, also gave their vision and expectations for the splendid match-up. Time codes00:40: David & Enoh discuss Europa League02:45: Introducing Anwar El Ghazi08:40: 90 Seconds with Anwar20:55: Discuss Lille with Jonathan Beck and Nicolas Blasquez39:10: Closing up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davy Klaassen pulls up a chair in the latest episode of the Ajax Podcast. Since his return in October 2020, the midfielder has immediately become an important player for Ajax again. In this podcast, the footballer looks back at his breakthrough in the red and white and his status as it has changed over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wait has been very long, but the first ‘Klassieker’ in almost fifteen months has finally arrived. Ajax and Feyenoord, the number 1 and 2 in the Eredivsie, will battle it out on Sunday afternoon. Our special guest in this episode of the Ajax Podcast is a player who experienced the clash with our arch-rival three times in one season (2013-2014): Bojan Krkic. The Spaniard got the Man of the Match-award in his last Klassieker.  Together with David the Host and co-host Eyong Enoh – a familiar face to him– Bojan shared his fondest memories of his time at Ajax and what it meant for him to decide such an important match. Enoh also talked about his own experiences from the times he played against Feyenoord. Additionally, Eredivisie expert and Sky Sports commentator Jonathan Beck shared his thoughts about the upcoming clash.   Time Codes1:50 Eredivisie update with Sky Sports commentator Jonathan Beck13:10 Talking about the 'Klassieker' with Bojan Krkic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andre Onana once referred to Eyong Enoh as his 'second father.' If anyone is fit to give advice to the goalkeeper, it's his fellow countryman. Enoh is the current co-host of the Ajax Podcast and was the first Cameroonian player to play for Ajax, back in 2008. Enoh is proud to see Onana follow in his footsteps. What better reason to bring the two of them together than for our special Christmas episode of the Ajax Podcast. This week, we discuss their relationship with Ajax, their home country, and the mutual bond they share. There's also a nice surprise in store for the boys, as well presenter David the Host. Without spoiling anything, let's say they were all a bit emotional. Time Codes1:30 - introducing Andre Onana10:35 - Ajax Podcast Christmas & Family Quiz20:10 - Special message from the familiy24:10 - Far Away Fan Jason Sowell28:30 - Closing up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the Ajax Podcast focuses on the UEFA Champions League. Our presenter David the Host and co-host Eyong Enoh speak about Ajax' final game of the group stage against Atalanta with former Ajax-player John van ‘t Schip, journalist Fabrizio Romano and Eredivisie-expert Jonathan Beck. "It won’t be easy, but that’s good news for Ajax." Time codes0:00 - 4:05 - David asks Enoh about his Champions League experiences4:05 - 15:30 - Introducing Fabrizio Romano15:30 - 24:30 - Jonathan Beck jumps in for predictions24:30 - 31:10 - Social Media questions for Fabrizio31:10 - 41:25 - John van 't Schip See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ask a Ajax fan for his favourite Ajax moment with Danny Blind and no doubt 28 November 1995 is high on the list. This Saturday it will be exactly 25 years since the defender shot Ajax from the brink to the second Club World Cup victory in club history. In this episode of the Ajax Podcast we remember this anniversary with two players from the time: Danny Blind and Edwin van der Sar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is 2001. Rafael van der Vaart has just broken through at Ajax. Co Adriaanse is the coach and Leo Beenhakker is responsible for the technical side of things. In that summer, Ajax also brought in some new players like: Maxwell, Mido and Hatem Trabelsi.  And there was a young star from Sweden: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is his name. In the first podcast, guest presenter Sam van Raalte and a few others who worked alongside the Swede focussed on the striker's arrival in Amsterdam and his first season in an Ajax shirt. In this (second) edition, the podcast starts in summer 2002. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s 2001. Rafael van der Vaart has just broken through at Ajax. Co Adriaanse is the coach and Leo Beenhakker is responsible for the technical side of things. In that summer, Ajax also brought in some new, relatively unknown players: Maxwell, Mido, Hatem Trabelsi. And there is a young star from Sweden: Zlatan Ibrahimovic is his name. In this podcast, guest presenter Sam van Raalte covers the Swede’s first years in Amsterdam for Ajax. He speaks with Priscilla Janssen who helped guide new, young players as well as team manager David Endt and players like Maxwell and Nikos Machlas. This story is not a simple football fairy tale, but a reconstruction of the sometimes difficult path that Ibrahimovic had to walk to become the big star he is today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ajax's Danish players hold a prominent place in the club's history. There are plenty of examples of players from the Scandinavian country who found success in Amsterdam. More than enough reason for us to make a special Danish episode of the Ajax Podcast in the run up to the team's UEFA Champions League game with FC Midtjylland, and, as Eyong Enoh put it, to highlight the ‘Ajax Dansk Romance’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest for the third Ajax Podcast is Daley Blind. David the Host and his sidekick (and former teammate of Blind) Eyong Enoh talk to Daley about his breakthrough, social media and the exciting and beautiful period for Ajax that lies ahead. Daley has signed a personalized Daley Blind Ajax Scarf which you listeners will have a chance to win. Take a picture of yourself while you are listening to the Ajax Podcast and make sure to add the hashtag #AjaxPodcast. Enoh will pick the funniest, most unique picture as the winner. So take a picture and put it on Instagram or Twitter with #AjaxPodcast. Daley has signed a personalized Daley Blind Ajax Scarf which you listeners will have a chance to win. Take a picture of yourself while you are listening to the Ajax Podcast and make sure to add the hashtag #AjaxPodcast. Enoh will pick the funniest, most unique picture as the winner. So take a picture and put it on Instagram or Twitter with #AjaxPodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second episode of the Ajax Podcast focuses on the UEFA Champions League group stage draw. On Thursday, our presenter David the Host together with co-host Eyong Enoh and former Ajax player Ronald de Boer looked at who Ajax was grouped with and then discussed our prospects against Liverpool, Atalanta and FC Midtjylland. We also asked for Football Commentator of Sky Sports and Eredivisie expert Jonathan Beck's opinion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a number of months, the Ajax Podcast is back and entirely renewed. From this season onward, David the Host will take over the podcast with support from permanent co-host, Eyong Enoh. And we’re kicking off the new podcast season with a promising episode. This week we had none other than the skipper, Dusan Tadic, in the studio and we had a special surprise for him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are (almost) back. Get ready! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zelfs in tijden van quarantaine is het tijd voor #TalentTuesday. Wat doen de trainers van de belangrijke jeugdteams Ajax Onder 17 en Ajax Onder 19 in deze bange dagen? Dave Vos vertelt over de teleurstelling over het afgelasten van de Future Cup en nadat John Heitinga zijn kinderen de tuin in heeft gestuurd om te voetballen, blikt hij met ons terug op het seizoen. Momenteel is hij bovendien drug bezig met ‘Bordje voor de Helden’: een initiatief waarvoor hij zelf topmaaltijden bezorgt bij de werkenden in zorg en hulpvoorzieningen.   Verder is er een ‘brief aan een Ajacied', van Jimmy (12) aan Hakim Ziyech. Wil jij ook iets vertellen aan je favoriete Ajacied van vroeger of nu? Stuur jouw mail via podcast@ajax.nl   Dave, John én de Ajax Podcast crew geven je in deze aflevering ook nog wat lees-, kijk- en luistertips voor tijdens deze quarantaine. Hier een overzichtje:   John Heitinga Film: Good Boys https://www.pathe.nl/film/24022/good-boys Serie: Ozark https://www.netflix.com/title/80117552, You https://www.netflix.com/title/80211991   Dave Vos Serie: Last Chance U https://www.netflix.com/title/80091742, Vis-a-Vis https://www.netflix.com/title/80059465 Boeken: Biografie over Pirlo https://www.bol.com/nl/f/andrea-pirlo/9200000025632765/, De bedrijfscultuurcode - Daniel Cole https://www.bol.com/nl/f/de-bedrijfscultuur-code/9200000078814533/   Anne: Games: Madden https://store.playstation.com/nl-nl/product/EP0006-CUSA13259_00-MADDENNFL20GAME1 NBA 2K https://store.playstation.com/nl-nl/product/EP1001-CUSA16386_00-NBA2K20000000000   Diederik: Championship Manager 01/02 https://www.footballmanagerblog.org/2018/04/download-championship-manager-2001-2002.html Nieuwe versie Age of Empires II https://store.steampowered.com/app/813780/Age_of_Empires_II_Definitive_Edition/ Sporen van Ajax https://www.bol.com/nl/f/sporen-van-ajax/9200000002230624/ Ajax Life Frank de Boer-quiz https://www.sporcle.com/games/ajaxlife/gebruikte-spelers-ajax-in-kampioensjaren-frank-de-boer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.