‘To have been part of Zlatan’s career when he was still growing into the player he became, it’s something that makes me happy’ Jari Litmanen on playing alongside a young Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic while playing for Ajax.

Few clubs in European football have been as effective at spotting young talent than Ajax.

The club’s history is littered with stories of young players either coming up through their youth ranks or heralded gems being scouted from all corners of Europe and beyond.