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Ajax eye audacious move for Real Madrid's Ceballos

Ajax are preparing an ambitious swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos this summer. Led by sporting director Jordi Cruyff, the Dutch giants view the 29-year-old Spain international as the perfect experienced leader to help the club reclaim their Eredivisie crown. Ceballos has struggled for minutes in Spain, making this transfer window crucial for his future.

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Why Barca, Bayern & Chelsea want Twente's towering teen

Be it double World Cup finalist Ruud Krol, the marauding Ronald Koeman, total football icon Ruud Gullit or serial winner Virgil van Dijk, the Dutch have a fine tradition of producing defenders who have made their mark on the game. And there is a new kid on the block that every top club wants to get their hands on: step forward FC Twente's teenage star centre-back Ruud Nijstad.

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Groningen defend Robben over youth game clash

FC Groningen have robustly defended their legendary former winger Arjen Robben after he was involved in a touchline altercation with Dutch TV presenter Wilfred Genee. The incident occurred during an Under-14 match where Robben was coaching, prompting Genee to accuse him of aggressive behaviour. However, the club have firmly denied any wrongdoing, putting the blame on parental interference.

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Chelsea and Barcelona monitoring Eredivisie wonderkid

Chelsea and Barcelona have emerged as serious suitors for Twente wonderkid Ruud Nijstad as the battle for his signature intensifies. The 18-year-old has quickly become one of the most talked-about defensive prospects in the Eredivisie, catching the eye of Europe's elite. However, his future remains uncertain as his club push for a contract extension.

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Major setback for Sterling! Van Persie explains benching

Raheem Sterling suffered a significant setback at Feyenoord after being dropped to the bench for the crucial Eredivisie encounter against NEC Nijmegen. Head coach Robin van Persie has now clarified the reasoning behind the former Chelsea star's absence from the starting line-up, citing fitness concerns following a disappointing run of form.

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Standings

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1PSV Eindhoven crestPSV Eindhoven30242484404474
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W
L
L
W
2Feyenoord crestFeyenoord30167762412155
D
D
D
W
D
3NEC Nijmegen crestNEC Nijmegen30159672482454
D
W
D
W
W
4Twente crestTwente301411551321953
W
W
W
L
W
5Ajax crestAjax301312557372051
W
L
D
W
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Frequently asked questions

Ajax are the most successful club in Eredivisie history, securing the league title a record 36 times. Their most recent league triumph came at the end of the 2021-22 season.

The Eredivisie currently features 18 teams competing in the league, which has been the norm since the 1966-67 season. From its inception in 1956 till 1962, there were 18 teams, too, but the number was reduced to 16 between 1962 and 1966.

Pim Doesburg holds the Eredivisie record for the most appearances, having played in 687 matches over his career. His longevity and consistency between the posts as a goalkeeper made him a standout figure in Dutch football.

Willy van der Kuijlen holds the title of the Eredivisie's all-time top scorer, netting an impressive 311 goals throughout his career. His goal-scoring record remains unmatched in the history of Dutch football.

Dutch great Johan Cruyff has registered the most assists in Eredivisie history, setting up his teammates a scintillating 150 times.

Former Dutch goalkeeper Jan Jongbloed is the oldest-ever player to feature in an Eredivise game. Jongbloed was 44 years and 287 days old when he achieved this feat, playing for Go Ahead Eagles against the now-dissolved HFC Haarlem.

Wim Kras made history as the youngest-ever player in the Eredivisie in 1959, debuting as a right winger for Volendam in a game against Ajax at the age of 15 years and 290 days.

Prominent players who have featured in the Eredivisie include legends like Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Dennis Bergkamp, Arjen Robben, Robin van Persie, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Luis Suarez.

Rinus Michels, Louis van Gaal, and Guus Hiddink are some of Eredivisie's most renowned managers.

The Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, which is the home to Ajax, is the biggest stadium in the Eredivisie with a capacity of 55,865.

Steven Bergwijn is Eredivisie's most expensive player of all-time, having cost Ajax €31.25 million when signing him from Spurs in 2022.