Top 10 football academies in Europe

'The Class Of 92'
'The Class Of 92'

#4 Ajax

Jan Vertonghen and Christian Eriksen
Jan Vertonghen and Christian Eriksen

Ajax has always been a club that has supported youngsters and helped them develop into valuable players. Over the years, they have made a name for themselves for having one of the best academies and incorporating their own methods of practice.

One such technique is the TIPS model in which T stands for Technique, I for Insight, P for personality and S for Speed. It is a unique model, but one that has served Ajax greatly.

Dutch legends like Edwin van der Sar, Johan Cruyff, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Kluivert and many graduated at Ajax. The likes of Christian Eriksen, Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Matthijs de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong and Justin Kluivert have also been produced by the Dutch giants.

One of the key reasons for the success of Ajax's academy is that they never leave out the minor details and always focus on everything. They follow a strict method of scouting and they observe the players for a good period of time before they bring them in.

Some of the top graduates: Edwin van der Sar, Johan Cruyff, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Kluivert, Wesley Sneijder and Christian Eriksen

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Edited by Aaditya Narayan
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