Ajax
After developing in the youth academies of Buitenveldert, AFC, and AZ Alkmaar, Fitz-Jim signed with Ajax on 18 June 2019. [3] He made his professional debut with the reserve team, Jong Ajax, in the Eerste Divisie on 21 December 2020, appearing as a substitute in a 2–1 loss to SC Telstar. [4] Over the next few seasons, Fitz-Jim became a key player and regular starter for Jong Ajax, eventually making over 100 appearances for the team in the Eerste Divisie. [5] He made his unofficial senior team debut in a friendly against FC Utrecht on 24 March 2021. [6] [7]
Fitz-Jim made his competitive debut for Ajax's first team under manager Alfred Schreuder on 8 January 2023, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 Eredivisie draw away to NEC. [8] He made three further appearances during the 2022–23 season, two coming in the KNVB Cup. [5]
On 30 August 2023, Fitz-Jim extended his contract with Ajax until June 2027 and was immediately sent on a season-long loan to fellow Eredivisie side Excelsior. [9] He scored his first Eredivisie goal while at Excelsior, making 12 league appearances and 14 total appearances for the club during the first half of the season. [5] However, on 11 January 2024, Ajax recalled Fitz-Jim, terminating the loan spell early. [10] He featured primarily for Jong Ajax after his return for the remainder of the 2023–24 season. [5]
The 2024–25 season marked Fitz-Jim's breakthrough into the Ajax first team under new manager Francesco Farioli. He became a regular member of the midfield rotation, making frequent appearances as both a starter and substitute. [5] He scored his first competitive goals for Ajax during this season, netting twice in the Eredivisie by mid-March 2025. [5] He also made significant contributions in the UEFA Europa League, scoring his first European goal in the qualifying rounds [5] and adding three more goals during the league phase, including strikes against Beşiktaş [11] and Galatasaray. [12] [5] His goal against Galatasaray was voted Ajax's Goal of the Month for January 2025. [12]
