Ajax Welcomes Rising Star Maher Carrizo

Ajax has brought in a potential fan favorite this winter with the signing of Maher Carrizo. The 19-year-old Argentine talent joins the club from Vélez Sarsfield, where he made his breakthrough at a young age. Carrizo, a left-footed player primarily positioned on the right wing, is expected to add a new dimension to Ajax’s attacking play. SoccerNews provides insight into the young prospect’s profile.

**Profile of Maher Carrizo (19): The Next Argentine Sensation at Ajax**

Born on February 19, 2006, in Santiago del Estero, Argentina, football quickly became an integral part of Maher Carrizo’s life, a common theme among South American youths. At the age of five, he joined a local football school in Colonia Dora. A few years later, he was signed by the professional club from his hometown, Central Córdoba, and integrated into their youth academy. Carrizo made a significant impression at a very young age, which led to considerable interest in his talent. In 2015, he made the move to Vélez Sarsfield.

**A New Flavor for Fred Grim**

In recent weeks, Oscar Gloukh and Rayane Bounida have been alternating on the right wing. With Carrizo’s arrival, head coach Fred Grim gains an intriguing option for that position. While Carrizo primarily focused on maintaining width and providing support along the sidelines at Vélez Sarsfield, he has played more centrally on the right wing as a youth international for Argentina. He frequently seeks out his strong left foot, regularly taking aim at opposing goals. Additionally, unlike Gloukh and Bounida, he possesses remarkable speed and depth.

**A Diverse Arsenal of Skills**

In Argentina, Carrizo is regarded as one of the standout talents of his generation. His skills have even attracted interest from clubs like Manchester City, FC Midtjylland, and Feyenoord. As previously noted, the youngster is exceptionally fast and boasts impressive acceleration. He often combines this speed with effective decision-making under pressure from one or more opponents. However, Carrizo does have a notable weakness: his right foot. The forward tends to rely almost exclusively on his left foot, which can make his play somewhat predictable.