🎥 Remembering Rafael van der Vaart's best Ajax goals 🎯
It is nearly 25 years since Rafael van der Vaart made his Ajax debut and while he did not stick around for long, the playmaker remains still highly revered.
After being handed his senior bow against Den Bosch in April 2000, he spent five years at the Johan Cruijff Arena, winning two Eredivisie titles during that time.
Van der Vaart racked up 63 goals in 156 appearances which gave fans of the Amsterdam club countless memories to enjoy before a 2005 move to Hamburg.
Here are the best of them.
🔟 of the best Van der Vaart goals for Ajax! pic.twitter.com/ZvJbNOHqXC
— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) February 11, 2025
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