Ajax is one of the most successful clubs in Dutch football history and, with a population four times the size of PSV Eindhoven, is also a major player on the Dutch international stage. With many fans outside of Amsterdam - especially in Rotterdam - Ajax have always been known by other names like "De Cl Van De Kerk" ("the church bell") or Oor AlpiJongens (way up boys!). In the 16th century, South Holland Catholics fled religious oppression; these newcomers turned out to be resourceful entrepreneurs who would go on to found some important industries such as textiles and brewing...

Ajax have been a dominant force in Dutch football for decades, and their success isn't slowing down anytime soon. With 33 titles, Ajax are currently the most successful club in the Eredivisie since 1956 - long before many other countries even knew what that was! They have also won the Champions League four times (1971-1973), the UEFA Cup twice (1992) and the European Cup Winners' Cup (FIFA).