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Ajax youth player performances in European competition

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Ajax has seen significant contributions from young talent during their recent European competition campaigns. In July, sixteen-year-old midfielder Mohamed Abdalla became the youngest player to score for a Dutch club in a European match after netting in a 4-1 victory against FK Vojvodina. By August, seventeen-year-old Moroccan midfielder Abdellah Ouazane also made an impact during the Conference League playoffs. Ouazane provided a crucial assist in a 4-2 win against FC Sion and later provided two assists during a 5-3 victory, securing Ajax qualification for the tournament's main stage. Former Dutch international Rafael van der Vaart praised the midfielder as an ‘exceptional’ talent. Despite interest from clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and PSG, Ouazane extended his contract with Ajax until 2028. Ouazane has expressed his intention to represent Morocco at the senior level, having previously won the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in 2025. In September 2026, he Ouazane received his first call-up to the Morocco national team for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers. He is expected expressed enthusiasm for the selection, stating he chose to feature in upcoming fixtures against Gabon on September 25, Lesotho on September 29, and a friendly against Ghana. represent Morocco two years prior to accelerate his development. Following his recent performances, Real Madrid has reportedly renewed its interest in the midfielder, despite a previous failed transfer attempt that stalled during a medical examination. Regarding call-up, Ouazane made his development, Ajax coach Francesco Farioli has noted there is currently no specific long-term plan debut for Ouazane's role in Morocco, describing the starting lineup. Former experience as ‘highly emotional’. He noted that he integrated with teammates, including Achraf Hakimi, through social activities such as playing UNO. Ouazane’s rising profile has drawn praise from former Dutch international Eljero Elia has also praised Elia, who described the player on Ziggo Sport, comparing his early performances to Ismaïl Aissati and describing him as ‘buitencategorie’ (out of this category). category) on Ziggo Sport. Following Ouazane’s international debut, journalist Valentijn Driessen urged the KNVB to take more decisive action regarding dual-nationality players to prevent talent loss to other nations.

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