Sean Steur
Height: 183cm
Youth career: RKAV Volendam, Ajax Amsterdam (since 2016)
Current club: Ajax Amsterdam/Jong Ajax
Squad number: 10
Current national team: Netherlands U-17
Position: central midfielder, attacking midfielder
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): —
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: 30.06.2027
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Julian Brandt/Dani Parejo
Strengths:
– passing 
– vision
– technique
– football IQ
– teamwork
– creativity 
– positioning
– concentration
– composure
To improve:
– needs to incorporate higher intensity and tenacity into his defensive play
– better use of his frame in physical/contact duels
– rarely uses his shooting skills and isn’t much of a goal threat at this stage
Style of play:
– midfield playmaker/advanced playmaker
– excels as an advanced number 8, but possesses the vision and tactical understanding to effectively play in deeper roles as well
– ideal for a possession-based system, where his skills can be fully utilized to control the game
– highly intelligent, composed, and elegant on the ball
– excellent technical capacity and close control in limited spaces
– fantastic range of passing, both short and long-range
– likes to operate in the half-spaces, especially on the left side, where he can cut inside onto his stronger right foot
– enjoys having the ball at his feet, using his vision and passing skills to effectively orchestrate play in the final third
– positions himself intelligently between the lines, frequently providing an additional passing option for his teammates
– possesses a good understanding of space and positional sense, allowing him to find pockets of space and create passing lanes
– displays a natural technique to make fast decisions under pressure
– decent crossing ability, both from open play and set pieces
– operates comfortably with his weaker left foot
While orchestrating the play, Steur spots the movement of his teammate, and creates a big chance with a lovely ball.
Steur remains composed in the crowded area, adding dynamism to the build-up with a smart, incisive pass.
Steur creates a good chance with a brilliant first touch through pass.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Central midfielder in 4-3-3.
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Achievements:
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League summary (as of 27 November 2024):
Eerste Divisie 2023/2024: 1 game/0 goals (Jong Ajax)
Eerste Divisie 2024/2025 (ongoing): 8 games/0 goals (Jong Ajax)
Description:
Sean Steur moved to De Toekomst, the famous Ajax youth academy, from RKAV Volendam in 2016. He is part of an exciting generation of Dutch players born in 2008, which includes, among others Ayoub Ouarghi, Sami Bouhoudane, Levi Acheampong, Emre Ünüvar, Fabian Merién, and Kelvin Neijenhuis. He made his senior debut with Jong Ajax as a substitute in a 4–1 Eerste Divisie defeat to Jong AZ on 10 May 2024. On 20 August 2024, he signed his first professional contract with the club, extending until 2027.
Quotes:
“We are very happy that Sean has signed his first contract with Ajax. He is a great talent and has been promoted early for a reason over the past few years. Sean is a dynamic midfielder who can dribble well and always looks for solutions going forward. We have a lot of confidence in a bright future for him at our club.”
(Marijn Beuker – Ajax Director of Football)
Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9/10 
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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