Sean Steur
Dutch footballer (born 2008)
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Sean Steur (born 11 January 2008) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club Ajax and its reserve team, Jong Ajax.
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Steur with Ajax in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 January 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Purmerend, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ajax | ||
| Number | 48 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2016 | RKAV Volendam | ||
| 2016–2024 | Ajax | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Jong Ajax | 29 | (1) |
| 2025– | Ajax | 11 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | Netherlands U15 | 1 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Netherlands U16 | 9 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Netherlands U17 | 9 | (0) |
| 2025– | Netherlands U18 | 6 | (2) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21 February 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 17 November 2025 | |||
Club career
Early life and youth
Born in Purmerend, Steur began his football career at RKAV Volendam. In 2016, he moved to the youth academy of Ajax, where he progressed through the various age groups.[1]
Ajax
Steur made his professional debut with Jong Ajax on 10 May 2024, appearing as a substitute in a 4–1 Eerste Divisie loss to Jong AZ.[2] Following his breakthrough into the reserve squad, he signed his first professional contract with Ajax on 20 August 2024, binding him to the club until June 2027.[3]
During the 2024–25 season, Steur began training with the first team and made his Eredivisie debut. His development continued into the 2025–26 season, where he saw increased playing time with the senior squad, including an appearance in the UEFA Champions League. In recognition of his progress, Ajax announced a further contract extension for Steur on 14 August 2025.[4]
Steur received significant media praise following his performance in De Klassieker against rivals Feyenoord. At just 17 years old, he was commended for his maturity and composure in the high-pressure fixture, with observers noting his impact at an age when most players are yet to reach the first team.[5][6] In an interview with NOS, Steur cited his ability to adapt quickly to the higher level of play as a key factor in his rapid promotion.[7]
International career
Steur is a youth international for the Netherlands. He has represented the nation at under-15 and under-16 levels, and later progressed to the under-17 and under-18 teams.[8]
Personal life
Career statistics
- As of 21 February 2026
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Jong Ajax | 2023–24 | Eerste Divisie | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| 2024–25 | Eerste Divisie | 17 | 0 | — | — | — | 17 | 0 | ||||
| 2025–26 | Eerste Divisie | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 29 | 1 | — | — | — | 29 | 1 | |||||
| Ajax | 2024–25 | Eredivisie | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025–26 | Eredivisie | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | — | 14 | 0 | ||
| Total | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 15 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 1 | ||
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League