

Julian Dean Rijkhoff (born 25 January 2005) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Eredivisie club Ajax.
Club career
Rijkhoff started his career with local side FC Purmerend, before a move to Ajax in 2012. In 2021 he made a controversial move to Germany to sign for Borussia Dortmund, with Dutch footballing legend Marco van Basten criticising the deal.
In September 2022, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2005 worldwide.
In January 2024, Rijkhoff returned to Ajax.
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4 goals scored in the current 2025-2026 Season
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