Dies Janse, born on 17 January 2006 (age 20), is a Dutch central defender on Ajax’s books, wearing squad number 36. At 6ft 5in (1.96m), he is an imposing presence in the position, which is as much a basic requirement as a selling point at that size.
His most productive league campaign came with FC Groningen in 2025–26, when he scored two goals in 31 appearances. For a young centre-half, that is a useful body of senior football rather than a footnote.
Back at Ajax in 2026–27, Janse has made three first-team appearances across the European play-offs, the KNVB Beker and Conference League qualifying. His market value is around £765,000, according to Transfermarkt.
Janse is still at the early stage of his senior career: developed around Ajax, given meaningful league minutes at Groningen, and now trying to build a place in Amsterdam.
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