Champions League: Ajax and Milan: Five Players Who Played for Both
On September 28th, Ajax will play a Champions League match against Milan.
This match brings a lot to football fans—this is a clash of European giants, and so many players played for both of these great clubs.
Ajax and Milan are definitely two of the greatest European clubs. Their history is full of trophies, both domestic and European ones.
In Champions League, Milan have seven titles while Ajax have four.
Here are five great football players that played for both of these illustrious clubs. I hope you will enjoy reading about them.
5. Edgar Davids
Born: March 13th, 1973, Paramaribo, Suriname
Playing Position: Defensive Midfielder
Davids is one of the most popular defensive midfielders in the football world. His dreadlocked hair and protective eyewear made Davids one of the most recognizable footballers of his generation.
Ajax (1992-1996, 2007-2008)
Appearances: 159
Goals: 22
Milan (1996-1998)
Appearances: 29
Goals: 2
- He currently plays for English side Crystal Palace.
4. Zlatan Ibrahimović
Born: October 3th, 1981, Malmo, Sweden
Playing Position: Striker
One of the greatest strikers in the world, Ibrahimović is great at both scoring and assisting.
His adventure in Milan just started, and there are no doubts that it will be successful.
Ajax (2001-2004)
Appearances:106
Goals: 47
Milan (2010- )
Appearances: 5
Goals: 4
- He just started his adventure in Milan.
3. Frank Rijkaard
Born: September 30th, 1962, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Playing Position: Midfielder
His five seasons at Milan made him a legend. It was coach Arrigo Sacchi who saw Rijkaard as playing a pivotal role at Milan, and transformed the central defender into a world-class holding midfielder.
Ajax (1980-1987, 1993-1995)
Appearances: 382
Goals: 93
Milan (1988-1993)
Appearances: 210
Goals: 40
- He is currently coach of Turkish giant Galatasaray.
2. Clarence Seedorf
Born: April 1th, 1976, Paramaribo, Suriname
Playing Position: Attacking Midfielder
Seedorf is considered one of the greatest players in the world. He is the only guy that have won the Champions League with 3 different teams (Ajax, Real Madrid, & Milan). He is best known for great tehnique and a powerful shot.
Ajax (1992-1995)
Appearances: 81
Goals: 11
Milan (2002- )
Appearances: 356
Goals: 54
- He still plays in Milan.
1. Marco Van Basten
Born: October 31th, 1964, Utrecht, Netherlands
Playing Position: Striker
Van Basten is regarded as one of the greatest forwards of all time. He is best known for his strength on the ball, his tactical awareness, and his spectacular strikes.
Ajax (1981-1987)
Appearances: 172
Goals: 152
Milan (1987-1983)
Appearances: 198
Goals: 125
- He is currently unemployed.