AFC Ajax eSports
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax eSports, commonly known as Ajax eSports, or simply Ajax (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈaːjɑks]), is a Dutch professional eSports club founded in 2016, and based in the city of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The club is the eSports department of Ajax.
Full name | Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax eSports |
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Short name | Ajax |
Divisions | FIFA |
Founded | 22 September 2016 |
Owner | AFC Ajax NV (Euronext: AJAX) |
Manager | Edwin van der Sar |
Parent group | Ajax |
Website | ajax |
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History
On September 22nd, 2016, Ajax launched Ajax eSports. The club acquired Koen Weijland, five-time national champion of the Netherlands, and FIFA World Champion in 2010, 2011 and 2015. He was officially given the number 39 shirt, with his arrival being announced just weeks ahead of the 'FIFA 17 XPERIENCE' on the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam. Ajax eSports also announced its participation to FIFA video gaming competitions.[1][2][3][4]
Roster
FIFA
Management
Name | Position |
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Edwin van der Sar | Head of eSports |
References
- "Ajax versterkt eSports team met Amerikaanse wereldtopper". Ajax.nl. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- "Ajax Football Club Recruit FIFA Esports Player". Dexerto.com. Archived from the original on 4 May 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- "Wederom nieuwe partner voor Ajax eSports". 1337.games. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- "AFC Ajax sign Dutch FIFA pro, enter eSports". GOSU Hearthstone. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
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