Davy Klaassen, born on 21 February 1993 (age 33), is a Netherlands midfielder whose career has been shaped overwhelmingly by Ajax. A centre midfielder rather than a pure attacker, he has still made a habit of scoring more often than that label usually suggests.
Across 12 seasons with Ajax, Klaassen has made 281 league appearances and scored 88 league goals. His most productive league campaign came in 2016-17, when he scored 14 times in 33 appearances – a return that explains why he has long been viewed as more than a steady passer in midfield.
He remains part of the Ajax first-team picture in 2025-26, wearing squad number 18. This season he has made 29 Eredivisie appearances and scored six league goals, while his overall Ajax total for the campaign stands at 41 appearances and eight goals, including regular involvement in the Champions League.
His current market value is around £3m, according to Transfermarkt. Klaassen’s career is still best understood through Ajax: long service, steady availability, and a midfield goal return that has kept him relevant well beyond the usual peak years.
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