How would Ajax FC look like if it retained all its exports

Midfield- Rafael van der Vaart, Wesley Sneijder, Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen.

Rafael van der Vaart has become Tottenham’s star play-maker ever since his transfer deadline-day move from Real Madrid where it would be fair to say, his services were grossly under-utilized. Van der Vaart is a dynamic attacking midfielder who oozes class with every touch of the ball on his feet. The former Ajax midfielder is an out and out attack minded play-maker who can alo operate as a second striker. He has a genuine eye for goal, a sharp footballing brain and terrific technical ability. Also, he is very much a dead-ball specialist and can score some dazzling free-kicks. A class act in all aspects, he is one player to die for. A fit and fully motivated Rafael van der Vaart can destroy any defence with his trickery, movement and pace. Harry Redknapp should be very proud of himself for making such an excellent signing.

Wesley Sneijder is hailed by many of his supporters as the ‘Dutch Xavi’. The Inter Milan midfielder is highly sought after, by top European clubs like Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City. Sneijder is an influential midfielder who dictates the play. He can attack as well as defend and set the tone to a game. When Sneijder is on song, he is unstoppable and even Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona were witness to his magic in the 2009/10 CL semi-final first leg. He is known for his free-kick taking abilities and he has scored countless of them for Ajax and Inter Milan. Also, he is extremely reliable when on the pitch and one can always expect pin-point passes coming from him. What makes him an incredible midfielder is his ability to provide assists and score goals in tandem striking fear in the hearts of many an opposition defence. He played his best football in the 2009/10 season, guiding Mourinho’s Inter to a scintillating treble-winning campaign and also his Dutch national side to the 2010 World Cup finals. A real gem of a footballer and one of the best in the world!

Danish striker Christian Eriksen will be the next star player on his way out from Ajax very soon and football followers would know what an exciting prospect he is. This 20 year old midfielder is quick, a terrific dribbler of the ball who has great vision and boasts of a powerful strike! The kind of dynamism he adds to the midfield is what managers love to see and converts a team into a goal-scoring engine.