Players who played for Ajax and Tottenham
12 players have played for both Ajax and Tottenham, according to Wikidata. The best known include Christian Eriksen, Rafael van der Vaart and Toby Alderweireld. 3 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Christian Eriksen. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1991 (Edgar Davids), the most recent in 2022 (Yves Bissouma).
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The full list (12 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | Ajax | Tottenham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Eriksen | Midfielder | Denmark | 2010–2013 | 2013–2020 |
| Rafael van der Vaart | Midfielder | Netherlands | 2000–2005 | 2010–2012 |
| Toby Alderweireld | Defender | Belgium | 2008–2013 | 2015–2021 |
| Jan Vertonghen | Defender | Belgium | 2006–2012 | 2012–2020 |
| Edgar Davids | Midfielder | Netherlands | 1991–2008 | 2005–2007 |
| Steven Pienaar | Midfielder | South Africa | 2001–2006 | 2011–2012 |
| Mohammed Kudus | Forward | Ghana | 2020–2023 | since 2025 |
| Yves Bissouma | Midfielder | Mali | since 2026 | 2022–2026 |
| Mido | Forward | Egypt | 2001–2011 | 2005–2007 |
| Mounir El Hamdaoui | Forward | Kingdom of the Netherlands | 2010–2012 | 2005–2006 |
| Teemu Tainio | Midfielder | Finland | 2010–2011 | 2005–2008 |
| Timothée Atouba | Defender | Cameroon | 2009–2011 | 2004–2005 |
Players ranked from best known to least known (number of language editions of their Wikipedia page). Data from Wikidata: spotted a mistake? Let us know.