1957
First Eredivisie Title with Ajax
Young winger Sjaak Swart belongs to the Ajax side that wins the inaugural Eredivisie, beginning a career that will span several golden European campaigns.
Football player and manager history
Sjaak Swart
Explore 25 football history records associated with Sjaak Swart, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1966
Dutch Title Before European Breakthrough
Sjaak Swart supplies wing play for Ajax as the club wins the Eredivisie, part of the domestic resurgence under Rinus Michels.
1970
Experienced Winger in Dutch Double
Sjaak Swart adds delivery from the right as Ajax collect the 1969–70 Eredivisie and KNVB Cup, a springboard for European success.
1971
Veteran Wing Play Helps European Breakthrough
Sjaak Swart brings extensive Ajax experience to the first European Cup-winning team, contributing wide attacking options against Panathinaikos.
1973
Final European Cup for Ajax Veteran
Sjaak Swart closes the club's golden continental sequence with a third European Cup, a crowning achievement for the long-serving winger.