During the 2017–18 season,

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participated in the

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and the

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. They also participated in the

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and the

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but couldn't get past the qualification stage for either competitions. This marked the first time that Ajax did not qualify for the group stage of a

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club competition since the 1990–91 season, when they were excluded from competing in European football for a year due to the

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. The squad's first training took place on 29 June 2017.

Player statistics

''Appearances for competitive matches only'' , - , colspan="14", ''Players sold or loaned out after the start of the season:'' ''As of 6 May 2018''

Team statistics

Eredivisie standings 2017–18

Topscorers

Competitions

All times are in CEST

Eredivisie

League table

Matches

KNVB Cup

UEFA Champions League

Third qualifying round

UEFA Europa League

Play-off round

Friendlies

Transfers for 2017–18

Summer transfer window

''For a list of all Dutch football transfers in the summer window (1 July 2017 to 31 August 2017) please see List of Dutch football transfers summer 2017.''

Arrivals

* The following players moved to AFC Ajax.

Departures

* The following players moved from AFC Ajax.

Winter transfer window

''For a list of all Dutch football transfers in the winter window (1 January 2018 to 1 February 2018) please see List of Dutch football transfers winter 2017–18.''

Arrivals

* The following players moved to AFC Ajax.

Departures

* The following players moved from AFC Ajax.

References

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AFC Ajax seasons