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Kian Fitz-Jim
Dutch footballer (born 2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kian Franklin Fitz-Jim (born 5 July 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Eredivisie club Ajax.
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Ajax
After developing in the youth academies of Buitenveldert, AFC, and AZ Alkmaar, Fitz-Jim signed with Ajax on 18 June 2019.[3] He made his professional debut with the reserve team, Jong Ajax, in the Eerste Divisie on 21 December 2020, appearing as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to SC Telstar.[4] Over the next few seasons, Fitz-Jim became a key player and regular starter for Jong Ajax, eventually making over 100 appearances for the team in the Eerste Divisie.[5] He made his unofficial senior team debut in a friendly against FC Utrecht on 24 March 2021.[6][7]
Fitz-Jim made his competitive debut for Ajax's first team under manager Alfred Schreuder on 8 January 2023, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 Eredivisie draw away to NEC.[8] He made three further appearances during the 2022–23 season, two coming in the KNVB Cup.[5]
On 30 August 2023, Fitz-Jim extended his contract with Ajax until June 2027 and was immediately sent on a season-long loan to fellow Eredivisie side Excelsior.[9] He scored his first Eredivisie goal while at Excelsior, making 12 league appearances and 14 total appearances for the club during the first half of the season.[5] However, on 11 January 2024, Ajax recalled Fitz-Jim, terminating the loan spell early.[10] He featured primarily for Jong Ajax after his return for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.[5]
The 2024–25 season marked Fitz-Jim's breakthrough into the Ajax first team under new manager Francesco Farioli. He became a regular member of the midfield rotation, making frequent appearances as both a starter and substitute.[5] He scored his first competitive goals for Ajax during this season, netting twice in the Eredivisie by mid-March 2025.[5] He also made significant contributions in the UEFA Europa League, scoring his first European goal in the qualifying rounds[5] and adding three more goals during the league phase, including strikes against Beşiktaş[11] and Galatasaray.[12][5] His goal against Galatasaray was voted Ajax's Goal of the Month for January 2025.[12]
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International career
Fitz-Jim is a youth international for the Netherlands.[3] He is also eligible to represent Hong Kong and Suriname through his parents.[13] In 2023, the then Hong Kong national team manager Jørn Andersen expressed interest in selecting him to represent Hong Kong.[14]
Personal life
Fitz-Jim was born in the Netherlands, his father, also born in the Netherlands, is of Surinamese and Chinese descent.[15] His mother is Hong Kongese and emigrated to the Netherlands in childhood.[16] Fitz-Jim has never been to Suriname but has often visited Hong Kong.[17] He also holds Hong Kong identity card and speaks Cantonese.[18]
Career statistics
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- As of match played 14 May 2025[5]
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
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