Ajax Abdellah Ouazane dazzles yet pledges humility after late winner

Seventeen‑year‑old striker Abdellah Ouazane lit up Ajax’s Thursday evening at the Johan Cruyff Arena, scoring a spectacular left‑foot finish that sealed a 2‑0 win over Atalanta and sparked celebrations while he warned he will stay grounded despite soaring expectations in the match.

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Ouazane’s strike arrived in the final minute after he checked the clock and chose to take on his defender one‑on‑one. He dribbled past the opponent, saw the ball rebound off the post and tucked it into the left corner. “I looked at the time and saw it was really the last minute of the match, so I went to play one‑on‑one,” he recalled.

He called the finish “a very beautiful goal, but we remain focused on the normal game”. The goal completed Ajax’s 2‑0 lead and secured the win against the Italian side, marking the club’s first victory of the evening.

Young talent keeps perspective

Ouazane said his attacking instincts are innate, stating “I am a footballer who always wants to play forward. Offensive football is in my DNA, I don’t like to make backward passes, but sometimes it’s necessary.” He added that he adapts when teammates are fatigued, relying on his own qualities.

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Despite being labelled a future world‑class talent, he stressed he does not dwell on that prospect. “Malgré les fortes attentes, I don’t worry about it at all. I focus on my daily progress and live day by day,” he said, insisting he wants to stay himself and keep his feet on the ground.

He felt elated after the finish, saying “It was great to finish the match like that. I was really happy after the goal. Everything fell into place.” The celebration reflected his confidence in his abilities.

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Looking ahead, Ouazane insists his priority is improving each training session rather than chasing headlines. He believes consistent effort will determine whether he can one day join the elite.