early 1970s, when they were considered to be two of the best clubs in the world. During this time, Ajax won three European Cups, whereas Feyenoord won one European Cup and one UEFA Cup. Statistics (since 1921) Results (since 1921) Records All-time top scorers Highest-scoring matches (8+ goals) Crossing the divide There have been quite a few players who have played for both Ajax and Feyenoord. The most controversial players being Johan Cruyff, Wim Jansen and most recently Steven Berghuis. Hans Kraay Sr. and Leo Beenhakker have trained both clubs (with Kraay Sr. also having played at Feyenoord), while Peter Bosz was technical director at Feyenoord and later coach at Ajax. Ronald Koeman is the only former player and coach to hold the distinction of playing and coaching at the 'Big Three' of Dutch professional football, having been both a player and a coach at Feyenoord, Ajax and their Eindhoven rivals PSV. From Feyenoord to Ajax Henk Groot – 1965 direct transfer Ruud Geels – 1974 not a direct transfer between the clubs Jan Everse – 1977 direct transfer Wim Jansen – 1980 not a direct transfer between the clubs Jan Sørensen – 1987 not a direct transfer between the clubs Arnold Scholten – 1995 direct transfer Dean Gorré – 1997 not a direct transfer between the clubs Richard Knopper – played in the Feyenoord youth system Henk Timmer – 2002 direct loan transfer Leonardo – 2007 not a direct transfer between the clubs Evander Sno – 2008 not a direct transfer between the clubs Ronald Graafland – 2010 direct transfer Anwar El Ghazi – 2013 played in the Feyenoord youth system Kostas Lamprou – 2017 not a direct transfer between the clubs Oussama Idrissi - 2021 played in the Feyenoord youth system Steven Berghuis – 2021 direct transfer From Ajax to Feyenoord Eddy Pieters Graafland – 1958 direct transfer Henk Groot – 1963 direct transfer Theo van Duivenbode – 1969 direct transfer René Notten – 1978 direct transfer Johan Cruijff – 1983 direct transfer Johnny Rep – 1984 not a direct transfer between the clubs Simon Tahamata – 1984 not a direct transfer between the clubs Keje Molenaar – 1985 not a direct transfer between the clubs Tscheu La Ling 1986 not a direct transfer between the clubs Martin van Geel – 1988 not a direct transfer between the clubs Arnold Scholten – 1989 direct transfer Rob Witschge –