AFC Ajax is one of the world's most famous football institutions, a dominant force in the Netherlands' Eredivisie based in Amsterdam. The club plays at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, a temple of football named after its greatest son. Founded in 1900, Ajax is synonymous with a revolutionary football philosophy centered on technical skill, positional play, and youth development. The club's peak eras are legendary: the 1970s team under Rinus Michels, with Johan Cruyff, won three consecutive European Cups; the 1990s side, featuring talents like Clarence Seedorf and Patrick Kluivert, conquered Europe again in 1995. Ajax's modern era continues to be defined by its world-class academy, De Toekomst, which produces stars like Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong. While often seeing their best talents move to wealthier leagues, Ajax remains a European competitor and domestic powerhouse. The club's culture, rooted in "Total Football," and its massive global fan base make it a unique and revered entity in the sport.