Chance Quote by Edwin van der Sar

Ajax always bring through young players from their academy - we can't pay €20m for a player, so we make sure we develop those…

— Edwin van der Sar

It's hard to put your faith in youngsters, but Ajax have always done that.

— Edwin van der Sar

We want to bring our own players through. That is what people like about Ajax.

— Edwin van der Sar

At Ajax, we have a certain philosophy that is sometimes more important than winning - the development of players.

— Edwin van der Sar

Ajax have a tradition of good football and play 4-3-3, which suits me. They also spend lots of money on youth players with the…

— Christian Eriksen

Everybody in Ajax plays 4-3-3, from seven years old, so they get used to the system. It's all about being a total player.

— Edgar Davids

Ajax have a set model, a defined youth programme - Barcelona have one too, and Juventus. And Atletico Madrid do too. Real Madrid don't…

— Diego Simeone

Bayern offers the young guys a huge opportunity.

— Franck Ribery

Yes, we want young footballers to develop their skills, but we also want them to have a childhood and enjoy the game.

— David James

Sometimes clubs take their ownership of a young player for granted and do not necessarily do the best thing for their development.

— Eniola Aluko

I think there are always a lot of rumours about players from Ajax. We develop great players, not only in Amsterdam but hopefully also…

— Edwin van der Sar

Arsenal have a history of bringing through youngsters, giving them opportunities, and turning them into world-class players.

— Aaron Ramsey