The 46-year-old has risen from marketing director to CEO at the Amsterdam club, but his reputation is at risk after the club's questionable decisions
Peter McVitie
The 22-year-old became the first player to score in each of his first three league games for the Dutch club and is living up to the hype
The 32-year-old is more experienced than the England star, but believes he can develop into a better player after joining the London side
Dick Advocaat's side will struggle to secure a playoff place after being completely overpowered by Les Bleus in Thursday's qualifying game
Spurs' ambitions in the transfer market have been questioned, but they jumped ahead of Barcelona and Real Madrid to sign a special talent
The Dutch side have had a difficult few months but are looking to get their golden generation back on track and challenge Feyenoord for the league
The new Eredivisie campaign kicks off on Friday after a busy summer for most clubs, meaning there are exciting new young talents to keep an eye on
There are plenty of new milestones to be reached across the 2017-18 campaign - Goal takes a look at some of those up for grabs
A delightful character, the news the 20-year-old suffered severe brain damage after collapsing during a friendly has stunned the Dutch club
The 20-year-old midfielder remains in hospital after collapsing during a friendly on Saturday and the coach expressed the tense mood inside the team
The 20-year-old midfielder is in an induced coma after collapsing on the field in his side's friendly in Austria while the club wait for more details
Named on the Rossoneri bench at just 15, the one-time Morocco international is now looking for a new club after being released by the San Siro side
The former Inter coach has joined the Selhurst Park outfit on a three-year deal, and it will be a crucial period in his career
The 16-year-old is tipped for a great future after impressing in Ajax's youth system before sealing the move to Stamford Bridge
The 48-year-old coached Jong Ajax to second place in the Eerste Divisie and has been trusted to lead the Europa League finalists next season
The Dutch side flourished last season in spite of issues between the coach and his assistants, leading to the club promoting their reserves coach
The 24-year-old leaves Ajax after captaining them to a Europa League final and is ready for the step up after joining Ronald Koeman's side
The 23-year-old has joined the Toffees on a five-year deal and it is a good signing for a club looking to improve on their seventh-place finish
After just one season with Ajax, the 53-year-old coach replaces Thomas Tuchel at the Bundesliga side, but what can they expect from him?
Antonio Conte's men were rewarded for their successful campaign, while bottom side earned more than Leicester did for winning the league last year
Ajax crumbled in Stockholm against Manchester United, but they have nothing to be ashamed of given the difference in resources and experience
The defender's path from Ajax youth system to Manchester United's first-team looks like a simple one, but there was a time it all looked grim
The 24-year-old has risen through the youth system to follow in the steps of footballing icons. Now he is ready to take the next step in his career
It's no surprise new champions Feyenoord dominate the best XI of 2016-17, but there have been stars throughout the league in a thrilling campaign
Dirk Kuyt scored a hat-trick on the final game of the season as Giovanni van Bronckhorst's team clinched a first Eredivisie title in 18 years
Silvija Sekacic is no longer allowed to play association football in Bosnia after knocking down Adnu Ljubanovic and beating her repeatedly
The Amsterdammers collapsed in Lyon after taking the lead but the Europa League's highest scorers could trouble their defensive English opponents
The 20-year-old Colombian has impressed in his first season in Europe and it is no surprise he is high on the Catalan side's list of transfer targets
The Netherlands international has been on fire all season in the Primeira Liga and could beat the Argentine star to Europe's top goalscorer award
Peter Bosz's youthful side obliterated the Ligue 1 team and look sure of reaching the final of the competition with a truly thrilling performance
The 20-year-old Brazilian has had an immediate impact in the Dutch capital, having become the most expensive foreign signing in league history
The Amsterdammers impressed when they progressed to the last four of the Europa League on Thursday, but their hopes of a double were ended days later
With 20 goals scored in their last six games, the Dutch side have improved a lot in recent weeks to spark a late challenge for silverware
The 18-year-old France international continues to shine for the Ligue 1 side and his team-mate believes he can help them to the Champions League final
The three-day Under 17 tournament came to an end on Monday with the Amsterdam side overpowering the German visitors to win it for the fourth time
The former Gunners star has been linked with a return to north London as they reportedly explore options for their first appointment in the position
The midfielder has been hailed as one of the brightest talents in Europe for years and is ready to make the move to a bigger stage
The centre-back was taken to hospital and the game called off after three explosions went off as the team departed from the hotel
The attacking midfielder has helped to keep his side in the battle for the Eredivisie crown, but he is also the main reason they are in it at all
Lasse Schone and David Neres saw the Amsterdam giants move three points behind the Eredivisie leaders, but they still have many issues to address
With a contract extension seemingly imminent, the Belgian attacker is showing Maurizio Sarri he can be a reliable star for a side with big ambitions
The Juventus star has admitted he is in awe of his Barcelona counterpart but maintains his side are not looking for revenge in the Champions League
The former Schalke star has become a first-team regular under the Catalan coach after being used more sporadically and he feels he is making progress
The national team have crumbled since the former Barcelona and Ajax boss guided them to a bronze medal in the World Cup and he could be set to return
The former Ajax player leaves the team in a disastrous situation in World Cup qualifying and there is little reason to be confident in the KNVB
The Dutch are left in a bad position in their World Cup qualifying group after their 2-0 defeat to Bulgaria and questions must be asked of the coach
After his agent suggested he could leave the Ligue 1 side to achieve success, the midfielder maintains he is committed to the "important project"
The midfielders earned big moves off the back of their Euro 2016 triumph but they are all in difficult periods at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Inter
Some of those Goal tipped to shine in 2014 have lived up to the hype, but others have suffered setbacks in their development
The coaches clashed on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United, much to the amusement of the substitutes
The former Juventus boss picked up just one point from two games and was relieved of his duties, despite saving them at the end of last season
The Sevilla coach suggested he will stick by his current contract and maintains he has not been contacted by the Catalan club
The Saxons were seen as title contenders as they sat atop the Bundesliga earlier this season, but they must arrest a sharp decline to stay second
The 23-year-old had to wait for his chance to shine at Benfica, but his reputation has skyrocketed since and he has earned the approval of icons
The 23-year-old says he is still in awe of Gianluigi Buffon and is looking forward to coming up against another goalkeeping icon on Tuesday
The 23-year-old scored his fifth goal in nine Ligue 1 games when he sent it sailing over Alban Lafont, grabbing headlines across the world
The former Red Devils defender believes too much is demanded of the France midfielder and feels there is much more to come from him
The 20-year-old midfielder rejected the chance to join the European champions, but hopes he can follow in the footsteps of the Spain defender
The 19-year-old has amassed a glowing reputation over the years and is looking to enhance it even further with crucial goals after a recent dry spell
The Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday and the midfielder expects them to vent their frustrations in the Europa League
The coach will leave Camp Nou at the end of the season, but the international adviser says he was only confirming what had been said months prior
The slip up could prove costly for the Amsterdam side as they failed to capitalise on Feyenoord's draw
The ex-Barcelona player has already won two Eredivisie titles with the Eindhoven club, but their struggles this term expose his weaknesses as a coach
The Dutch giants are in fine form as the season grows more intense, but coach Peter Bosz must find a new balance in his attack as they chase Feyenoord
Wayne Shaw admitted he was aware some people had put bets on him being caught eating beside the pitch, prompting the regulatory body to investigate
The attacker continues to impress with his displays, and while his team-mate expects him to go far, he feels he should be left to develop in peace
The ex-Barcelona player blamed the media for the tension between the two, leading to the Real Madrid talisman snubbing him at the Ballon d'Or gala
The 21-year-old midfielder has no intention of staying for a third season with the Arnhem club and could show up Bertrand Traore in Sunday's game
The Foxes caught the hearts of millions on their way to a shock Premier League title last season, but this campaign has been a disaster
Darmstadt are the only European club the former president of the United States follows on Twitter, prompting them to try to lure him for a visit
The Reds have been heavily linked to the defender, who could cost around £50 million, but they have already passed up on the chance to sign him
The Brazilian has been linked to a move to Old Trafford for some time, but Jose Mourinho's men face competition for his signature from across Europe
The Netherlands international had a rough time at Manchester United, but his compatriot believes he can get his development back on track in Ligue 1
The Netherlands international has worked with big names throughout his career but says he has "never felt so strong" as he has under the German
The West Ham United striker netted a stunning acrobatic strike against Crystal Palace, beating the Arsenal star's scorpion kick to the award
The English and Spanish divisions were active throughout January, but French clubs decided to splash the cash as some big names came in
The Gunners icon believes the current squad does not realise how much it can achieve and urged the manager to address their mental frailties
The attacker has been banned for four months over a breached contract with Trabzonspor in 2011 and will not accept his pay from his current club
The Rotterdam side are looking to secure their place as a main player in Dutch football once again as they sit pretty at the top of the Eredivisie
A storm across the north west of Spain had already seen the cancellation of one match, and Sunday's encounter at Balaidos has now been called off too
The former Real Madrid, PSG and Manchester City striker will now bring his expertise to a growing project in Kerkrade, where he will work with youth
The Spanish attacker says his side's training system is mainly about recovering from the previous games, and says the team enjoy intense, short games
The Poland international rescued Carlo Ancelotti's side with two goals against Freiburg, making him the league's second-highest scoring foreigner
The Ligue 1 side are leading the chase to sign the Netherlands international but have been knocked back by the Old Trafford club with the first offer
The former Real Madrid and France midfielder has joined the Premier League side's coaching staff, reuniting with new boss Paul Clement
The Sevilla midfielder feels the Barca star is one of the best box-to-box players in the game and would be delighted to be compared to such an icon
The Netherlands international could leave Old Trafford this month and the Ligue 1 side have been told how much they will have to pay to land him
The 23-year-old's attitude and form were called into question in 2016 - it's time for him to start living up to high expectations
Pep Guardiola's side have not missed the attacker throughout his suspension and the pressure is on to show he remains crucial to the team
The former Barcelona player was dismissed from his role in charge of the Nerazzurri after just three months, and his brother has written about what went wrong.
The midfielder has come under intense criticism at Manchester United but led his country to three points against Netherlands with an impressive display in Amsterdam
The Nordic nation inspired the continent with their remarkable debut showing at Euro 2016 and were received at home by a massive crowd and their signature clap
