Ajax is known for always giving youngsters a chance and developing them into players who can compete at the highest level and are wanted by the top European teams.
In the summer of 2020, they invested in another young player, Antony, who arrived from the Brazilian São Paulo at 20.
They aimed to secure another option for the right-wing position as they could only rely on his fellow Brazilian David Neres and needed more depth, especially considering their contribution to the Champions League.
Antony immediately fit into the team’s strategy and made 46 appearances in his first season in Amsterdam, scoring 10 goals and assisting 10 more.
His impact on the team’s attacking actions continues to grow this season too, as he has already scored three and assisted five in 13 games.
The 21-year-old not only threatens in front of the goal but also benefits in ball progression, adding explosiveness and creativity to Ajax’s attack.
The team currently sits first in the Eredivisie, although they are tightly followed by PSV and Feyenoord.
Only their impressive defence record keeps them a step forward.
They are also leaders in Champions League Group C, where Antony’s performance pushed the team past Sporting CP (Primeira Liga) and Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga).
This tactical analysis, which is a scout report, explains how the Brazilian enhances Ajax’s performance and how he fits Erik ten Hag’s tactics.
Antony Position in Ajax’s current set-up
Erik ten Hag switches between the 4-3-3 and the 4-2-3-1 formations, focusing on the attacking actions and creating as many opportunities in front of the goal as possible.
The team are equally aggressive both in their attacking approach and defensively.
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