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Justin Kluivert: The Ajax kid who will be king

With his sensational performances for Ajax, the NxGn 2018 winner has proven that he has what it takes to surpass his father’s achievements

It has taken just over a year, but the rest of the world has now realised what everyone at Ajax has known for some time – Justin Kluivert can become one of the best players on the planet.

The 18-year-old’s professional career is barely 50 games old but his devastating pace and mesmerising skills have seen him go from academy graduate to first-team regular at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Coaches and pundits are lining up to tout him as the game’s next superstar.