Netherlands-Born Nigerian Starlet Signs First Professional Deal with Ajax

Netherlands-Born Nigerian Starlet Signs First Professional Deal with Ajax

Sampson Adedeji

Netherlands-born Nigerian youngster Jeshurun Simeon has signed his first professional contract with European giants Ajax Amsterdam, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The 16-year-old right-footed winger, who has featured for the Netherlands U-17 national team, earned the deal following an impressive run of form with Ajax’s youth side this season.

Simeon has been one of the standout performers in the academy, registering 12 goal involvements in his last 18 matches, a return that underlines his growing reputation as one of the brightest young prospects at the club.

His development continues to attract attention, with the versatile attacker combining pace, creativity, and technical quality on the flanks.

The contract marks a significant milestone in the youngster’s career and reinforces Ajax’s long-standing tradition of nurturing elite talents through their famed youth system.