Julian Dean Rijkhoff (born 25 January 2005) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for club FC Andorra, on loan from Ajax.
Club career Rijkhoff started his career with local side FC Purmerend, before a move to Ajax in 2013. In 2021 he made a controversial move to Germany to sign for Borussia Dortmund, with Dutch footballing legend Marco van Basten criticising the deal.
In September 2022, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2005 worldwide.
In January 2024, Rijkhoff returned to Ajax. On 22 June of the following year, he moved on loan to Almere City.
On 27 July 2026, Rijkhoff was loaned to Segunda División side FC Andorra, with a buyout clause; his contract with Ajax was also extended until 2028.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJong Ajax2023–24Eerste Divisie126———1262024–25Eerste Divisie299———299Total4115———4115Ajax2023–24Eredivisie800020—1002024–25Eredivisie000010—10Total800030—110Almere City (loan)2025–26Eerste Divisie201022——2212Career total69252230007427
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