Now it is very clear why Ajax FC made their way through o the semi-final. It is also clear why they managed to win the Dutch domestic double.
Many were stunned by how aggressive the Dutch giants were in the Champions League competition. Perhaps fans are used to see Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Minich among other big teams win. But for Ajax, it was unbelievable! Absolutely amazing!
The Dutch club is composed of purely young players like Frenkie De Jong, Matthijs De Ligt, just to mention but a few.
Ironically, the club is kept intact by the leadership of one of the youngest players Matthijs De Ligt (captain).
De Ligt announced himself as one of Europeโs golden boys with his exploits for Ajax this season.
The defender was key to his teamโs Dutch title win โ as well as their run to the Champions League semi-finals.
Perhaps one would want to know why De Ligt was preferred as captain to De Jong who is a sensational player and also 3 years older than Ligt.
While addressing their supporters at Amsterdam right after winning the Eredivisie title, Ligt surprised many with his powerful and spectacular speech which sent fans into a frenzy. Admittedly, the defender is powerful, courageous and a good leader- a thing that is scarily good for a 19-year-old.
What a speech this was!
Reminder: Matthijs de Ligt is 19-years-old.
This is beautiful ๐ pic.twitter.com/GY9NmFZ7Cq
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 17, 2019
Many have poured their recommendations to the defender stating that this is the best leader every team would ever want to have.
Matthijs de Ligt is 19 years old and gives a speech like this to the fans ๐ pic.twitter.com/caBqhmFDyc
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) May 17, 2019
De Ligt is so perfect for United – age, quality, position, leadership – but he deserves better. Scarily good for a 19-year-old https://t.co/carmY6uqhc
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) May 17, 2019
What a speech from the Ajax captain ๐
Take a bow, Matthijs de Ligt!pic.twitter.com/58B70cjb2S
— Goal (@goal) May 16, 2019