Jaydon Amauri Banel (born 19 October 2004) is a Dutch professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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Club career

During the 2021–22 season, Banel became a regular player with the Ajax youth team, notably shining in the

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. His professional debut for

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came on 17 January 2022, in a home

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game against

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. He replaced Naci Ünüvar and played a crucial role in his team's 2–1 victory by providing an assist for Ar'jany Martha's goal. On 3 June 2022, Banel signed his first professional contract with Ajax, keeping him at the club until 2025. He debuted the senior

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team in a 4–3

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loss to

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on 30 November 2023. On 3 February 2025, Banel joined

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club

on a four-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee, reported to be €1 million.

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Banel is of Surinamese descent.

International career

In September 2022 Banel played for the Dutch U19 team against Slovenia.

Career statistics

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Banel, jaydon 2004 births Living people Footballers from Amsterdam Dutch men's footballers Netherlands men's youth international footballers Dutch sportspeople of Surinamese descent Men's association football forwards AFC Ajax players Jong Ajax players Burnley F.C. players English Football League players Eerste Divisie players 21st-century Dutch sportsmen Dutch expatriate men's footballers Dutch expatriate sportspeople in England Expatriate men's footballers in England