Brazilian football legend Zico recently visited Ajax at their Amsterdam facility, expressing his deep admiration for the historic Eredivisie club, as shown in video footage released on Ajax.
nl on July 7, 2026.
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The former midfielder and attacker toured the Dutch record champions' facilities and reflected on the enduring legacy of Dutch football.
"It is a great pleasure to visit Ajax. It is a team for which I have always had a lot of admiration," Zico said.
Admiration for Dutch Legends
Zico highlighted his lifelong respect for Ajax, dating back to the era of legendary Dutch players who shaped global football in the 1970s.
"That has been true since the time of Cruijff and Keizer. We are talking about Neeskens and many other Dutch football players.
Cruijff was for me one of the best players in history," he said.
During his playing career, Zico faced Ajax only once, in a friendly match in Brazil.
"We played in Morumbi stadium in São Paulo and won 5-0.
I scored two goals and they have a good story, because they were the fourth and fifth goal.
Socrates also made a beautiful goal," Zico recalled.
Reflections on Brazil's World Cup Campaign
Despite his legendary status, Zico's Brazil squad never won a World Cup, drawing parallels with other iconic teams.
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"It is one of the teams that did not win a title, but to this day we are talked about," he noted.
