From the first whistle at the Johan Cruyff Arena to the dramatic finale of the 2024/25 campaign, fans and pundits alike asked: Who was Ajax’s top scorer in 2024/25? In this article, CantoKick will walk you through not only the name on top of the scoring charts, but also the context behind those goals, how they stacked up across competitions, and what it means for Ajax moving forward.
Who ranked as Ajax’s top scorer in 2024/25?
When the final whistle blew on the 2024/25 season, two players stood out in the scoring charts for Ajax—but in different ways. In league-only terms, Wout Weghorst led Ajax in the Eredivisie with 10 league goals. Meanwhile, across all competitions (league, KNVB Cup, and Europa League), Kenneth Taylor ended up as Ajax’s overall top scorer with 15 goals.
- Wout Weghorst – 10 goals in Eredivisie (plus 1 in Europe, totaling 11)
- Kenneth Taylor – 15 goals in all competitions (9 in the league + 6 in Europa League)
So depending on which “top scorer” you mean—league only or all competitions—you get a slightly different answer.
Breakdown: goals by competition
To understand how Taylor edged out the total scoring crown, let’s break down how goals were distributed across competitions:
| Player | Eredivisie | KNVB Cup | Europa League | Total |
| Kenneth Taylor | 9 | 0 | 6 | 15 edia]) |
| Wout Weghorst | 10 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| Bertrand Traoré | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| Chuba Akpom | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| Davy Klaassen | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Mika Godts | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
It’s also worth noting that Ajax’s total goals in competitive matches reached 102 across all competitions that season.
Player profiles: Taylor vs. Weghorst
Kenneth Taylor: The midfield marksman
Kenneth Taylor, a midfielder by trade, showed an impressive knack for finishing in 2024/25. Scoring 9 in the domestic league and 6 in Europe speaks to his ability to get into goal-scoring positions beyond just the penalty area. He also logged 7 assists that season, making him a key contributor in both goal creation and execution.
Taylor’s versatility—moving between playmaking and arriving late in the box—illustrates how Ajax’s system allowed him to break free. His emergence as the season’s overall top scorer signals his growth and importance in the Ajax setup.
Wout Weghorst: The classic striker
Wout Weghorst was brought in to provide a more traditional number-9 presence. His 10 league goals reflect a solid return for a striker in his first full campaign back in Dutch football. While his Europa League tally was modest, Weghorst’s presence offered Ajax physicality, aerial threat, and focal point play.
Though he didn’t top the overall charts, in league terms he was Ajax’s scoring leader—and still a critical attacking weapon throughout the season.
Context matters: Ajax’s season and scoring environment
Ajax’s overall campaign
Ajax finished second in the Eredivisie in 2024/25, narrowly missing the title in dramatic fashion. Despite at one point holding a nine-point lead, they stumbled late in the season, relinquishing top spot in the final rounds.
In European competition, Ajax reached the Round of 16 of the Europa League. Their campaign was respectable, though not spectacular, and offered moments of both promise and frustration.
Scoring distribution and challenges
Ajax’s total of 102 goals across all competitions underscores the fact that the attacking burden was broadly shared. While there wasn’t one dominant scoring machine, Taylor’s composure in Europe and Weghorst’s consistency in domestic league formed a complementary duo.
But the lack of a single prolific goal-getter could also be seen as a limitation. In tight matches, Ajax sometimes lacked that clinical edge to break down stubborn defenses. When comparing with European heavyweights or dominant league strikers, Ajax’s leading scorers’ totals are modest—but appropriate for their system and squad balance.
Historical perspective: How does 2024/25 compare?
Ajax is no stranger to high-scoring forwards. Legends like Johan Cruyff, Huntelaar, Suárez, and Kluivert have terrorized defenses for decades. In recent seasons, Ajax’s top scorers often passed 20 goals across competitions, particularly when players specialize as pure forwards rather than hybrid attackers.
In that context, the 15-goal total by Taylor is respectable but not exceptional by Ajax’s historical standards. It underscores that the 2024/25 season was more about collective attacking fluidity than a single point man lighting up the scoreboard. Ajax has often preferred systems where goals come.
Implications for next season and beyond
Knowing now that Kenneth Taylor was Ajax’s overall top scorer and Wout Weghorst was the league top scorer, what lessons can the club and fans draw heading into 2025/26?
- Ajax may look to invest in a more prolific forward to reduce dependency on midfield scoring and increase potency in big matches.
- Taylor’s growth as a goal-scoring midfielder offers tactical flexibility—Ajax can afford to move him forward or use late runs to supplement forward lines.
- Weghorst’s return may or may not be extended depending on whether Ajax aims for a pure goal-getter or continues with a shared burden model.
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Final Thoughts
In the 2024/25 season, Kenneth Taylor emerged as Ajax’s overall top scorer with 15 goals, while Wout Weghorst led the club in the Eredivisie with 10. The scoring load was distributed rather than concentrated, reflecting Ajax’s collective attacking approach.
But the question remains: can Ajax combine both consistency and a standout scorer in future seasons? Only time will tell.
Now, for fans following Ajax’s journey—or curious about top scorers in other clubs and leagues—CantoKick invites you to explore our archives: match reviews, player bios, and tactical breakdowns await.
