THE MEN FROM
AJAX OF AMSTERDAM
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LEO BEENHAKER (Technical Director)
Began managerial career with Ajax more
than a decade ago. A nomadic figure he's
been with Go Ahead Deventer, Volendam,
the Dutch National Side, then Spanish sides
Real Zaragosa, and Real Madrid (where he
won the title) before returning.
STANLEY MENZO (Goalkeeper)
Born 15/10/63
From Surinam, Stanley joined Ajax in
1983 from Haarlem. Almost a "goalsweeper"
because of the way he defends outside his
penalty box. First choice keeper for four
years - Sort of a Dutch Bruce Grobelaar.
DANNY BLIND (Defender).
Born 1 /5/61
Joined Ajax as a teenager after being
released by Sparta Rotterdam without playing
a game. Career has been dogged by injuries.
Made Holland debut in May 1987.
SONNY SILOOY (Defender).
Born 31/8/63
Joined Ajax in 1980. Moved to Matra
Racing de Paris in September 1987 for
£750,000 but this did not work out and he
returned to Ajax in the close season for
£600,000. Capped over 20 times.
MARCIO VINK (Defender).
Born 17/10/70
One of the youngsters who came through
the ranks and claimed a regular first team
place this season.
PETER LARSSON (Defender).
Born 8/3/61
Rated one of the best central defenders in
the world. Originally signed from Halmstad
by IFK Gothemburg for a then domestic
record of 700,000. Was voted Player of the
Year in 1987 before moving to Ajax. Has
over 30 caps for Sweden.
JAN WOUTERS (Midfielder).
Born 17/7/60
Called a surprise signing from FC Utrecht in
1986 where he made nearly 200 appearances.
A fixture in the Dutch national side Jan is a
versatile player who can play full back,
midfield, or on the wing.
LEO BEENHAKER
ARON WINTER
PETER LARSSON
