It is no secret that Ajax have one of the most famed youth academies in world football. Ever since the days of Johan Cruyff, the Dutch giants have put immense focus on development. Two of their latest offerings, Jurrien Timber and Ryan Gravenberch are causing a stir.
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The former has developed into an adept centre-back while the latter is on the verge of moving to Bayern Munich. Erik ten Hag may be leaving for Manchester United, but the revolution will rumble on.
One of the leading lights from the next batch of youngsters is Kenneth Taylor.
18-year-old Kenneth Taylor made his AFC Ajax debut against PEC Zwolle last weekend.
It’s been a long time coming, he’s excelled in just over 100 appearances for Ajax’s junior sides over the past few years. Distributes brilliantly, retrieves well; just a really tidy footballer. pic.twitter.com/vzybUsUHKK
— Scouted Football (@scoutedftbl) December 16, 2020
The prodigious talent is making an impact on both the senior and Jong Ajax teams. Though he is not a regular yet, Taylor has already shown the promise of an explosive future. If he continues on this trajectory, it won’t be long before the European giants come circling.
Playing career so far
Kenneth Taylor is another graduate of the famed 2002 batch. Hugo Ekitike, Aaron Hickey, Georginio Rutter, and others make up that illustrious list. Taylor was born in Alkmaar and started his career with the amateur club SV De Foresters. In 2010, Taylor joined the youth program at Ajax.
Kenneth Taylor vs Excelsior
1 goal
92 passes
84% pass accuracy
3 key passes
2 big chances created
6 tackles won
2 interceptions
3 aerials won
I don’t enjoy watching Jong Ajax this season. They’re underperforming but Kenneth Taylor is a real thing. Huge, huge talent. pic.twitter.com/n7cetoB6rB
— Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) March 1, 2021
He was initially playing as a striker before coaches…
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