AFC Ajax eSports
Dutch esports club
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax eSports, commonly known as Ajax eSports, or simply Ajax (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈaːjɑks]), is a Dutch professional esports club founded in 2016, and based in the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The club is the esports department of Ajax.
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| Full name | Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax eSports |
|---|---|
| Short name | Ajax |
| Divisions | FIFA |
| Founded | 22 September 2016 |
| Owner | AFC Ajax NV (Euronext Amsterdam: AJAX) |
| Manager | Nick den Hamer |
| Parent group | Ajax |
| Website | ajax.nl/teams/ajax-esports |
History
On September 22, 2016, Ajax launched Ajax eSports. The club acquired Koen Weijland, five-time national champion of the Netherlands, and FIFA World Champion in 2010, 2011 and 2015. He was officially given the number 39 shirt, with his arrival being announced just weeks ahead of the 'FIFA 17 XPERIENCE' on the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam. Ajax eSports also announced its participation to FIFA video gaming competitions.[1][2][3][4]
Roster
FIFA
| ID | Name | Position | Join date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weijland |  Koen Weijland
|
Player | September 22, 2016 – May 2018 |
| DANI | Dani Hagebeuk
|
Player | February 1, 2017 |
| Vinken | Lev Vinken
|
Player | September 21, 2017 – November 2018 |
| Calabro |  Joey Calabro
|
Player | April 6, 2018 |
| AJAX Bob | Bob van Uden
|
Player (on loan to Sagan Tosu  )
|
April 11, 2018 |
| Gabinho |  Gábor Szirtesi
|
Player | June 14, 2019 |
| AjaxTjardo76 | Tjardo Paliama
|
Player | July 15, 2020 |
| AjaxFinn | Finn Donderwinkel
|
Player | May 19, 2021 |
| PHzin |  Paulo Chaves
|
Player | May 19, 2022 |
Management
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Nick den Hamer | Head of eSports |
Honours
National
- eDivisie : 3
- 2016–17, 2017–18, 2020–21[5]
International
- FC Pro 24 Open: 1
- 2023–24[6]
External links
- Official websites
References
- ^ "Ajax versterkt eSports team met Amerikaanse wereldtopper". Ajax.nl. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Ajax Football Club Recruit FIFA Esports Player". Dexerto.com. Archived from the original on 4 May 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Wederom nieuwe partner voor Ajax eSports". 1337.games. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "AFC Ajax sign Dutch FIFA pro, enter eSports". GOSU Hearthstone. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "eDivisie - Eregalerij". eredivisie.nl. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "E-sporter PHZIN draait warm voor succesvol WK met potje tegen Van den Boomen". ajax.nl. Retrieved 2024-02-05.