Dies Janse, born on 17 January 2006 (age 20), is a Dutch central defender with Ajax, where he wears squad number 36. At an imposing 6ft 5in (1.96m), he has the frame for the job, which is a useful start for any young centre-half.
His first proper body of league work came away from Ajax at FC Groningen. The 2025-26 season was his most productive to date, with two goals in 31 league appearances, giving him a run of senior football rather than the usual stop-start education handed to young defenders.
In 2026-27, Janse made one league appearance for Jong Ajax before adding five league appearances for Ajax. His market value is around £765,000, according to Transfermarkt.
Janse is still at an early stage, but his career already has a clear shape: Ajax, a substantial season at Groningen, and a return to first-team involvement in Amsterdam.
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