Sean Steur

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Sean Steur
Personal information
Date of birth (2008-01-11) 11 January 2008 (age 17)
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*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Jong Ajax 29 (1)
2025– Ajax 3 (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)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 December 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 17 November 2025

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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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

Steur comes from a footballing family; he is the son of Johan Steur and the younger brother of Roy Steur, a goalkeeper who has also played professionally. [9] Sean has expressed a strong desire to one day play professionally alongside his brother. [7]

Career statistics

As of 14 December 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Jong Ajax 2023–24 Eerste Divisie 1010
2024–25 Eerste Divisie170170
2025–26 Eerste Divisie111111
Total291291
Ajax 2024–25 Eredivisie 100010
2025–26 Eredivisie20001 [a] 030
Total30001040
Career total321001000331
  1. Appearances in UEFA Champions League

References

  1. Dikken, Guido den (9 February 2016). "Sean Steur aangenomen bij Ajax!" (in Dutch).
  2. "Ünüvar, Steur en Messori: zestienjarige debutanten bij Jong Ajax". Ajax.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  3. "Sean Steur tekent contract bij Ajax, PSV vist achter het net". Lokale Omroep Volendam Edam (in Dutch). 21 August 2024.
  4. "Contract extension for Sean Steur". Ajax.nl. 14 August 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  5. "Sean Steur was de personificatie van het onbevangen en onverzettelijke Ajax dat tegen Feyenoord aantrad" (in Dutch). Het Parool . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  6. "Sean Steur (17) maakt ook in Klassieker indruk bij Ajax: 'Op die leeftijd speelde ik nog niet in het eerste'" (in Dutch). Algemeen Dagblad . Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  7. 1 2 "Steur (17) pakt kans bij Ajax en heeft grote droom: samenspelen met broer" (in Dutch). NOS. 12 December 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  8. "Kogel door de kerk: Ajax houdt toptalent Sean Steur definitief uit de handen van PSV" (in Dutch). 21 August 2024.
  9. Zwagerman, Thijs (1 October 2022). "Kweekvijver: Steur (14) zet stormachtige ontwikkeling door bij Ajax O16". Ajaxshowtime.com (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 May 2023.