Kluivert’s son follows in his father footsteps after making his debut for Ajax

Justin Kluivert has taken a huge stride in emulating the storied career of his famous father Patrick , by making his first-team debut for Ajax .

Patrick emerged through Ajax’s famed youth ranks, winning two Eredivisie titles, the Champions League and the European Super Cup, before going on to play for AC Milan and Barcelona.

And Justin, 17, is attempting to follow in his father’s footsteps, coming off the bench in Ajax’s 3-1 win at PEC Zwolle.

While he still has some way to go to match Kluivert Sr’s legendary status, the 17-year-old entered the fray in a league match agasint PEC Zwolle after 38 minutes, having previously worked his way through the Ajax youth system.

After winger Justin’s introduction, the side – currently second in the table behind Feyenoord – went on to score twice early in the second half, goals from Lasse Schone and Hakim Ziyerch setting them on their way for a 3-1 win and three points.

Justin Kluivert made his official debut for #Ajax today! 👊 #pecaja pic.twitter.com/pARlTHEwIj

— AFC Ajax (English) (@AFCAjax_EN) January 15, 2017

“I came in and played like it was normal. Before, I was a little bit nervous,” he told Fox Sports.

“I’m enjoying my time and hope to create chances. I am very happy that my family was here to help me.

“My father sent me a message also. He said that this is a beautiful start of my career. And he hoped that I enjoyed it.”

While Justin wasn’t on the scoresheet, he’s already made a name for himself scoring several screamers for the Ajax youth side.

The club, famed as something of a production line for Dutch talent in the 80s and 90s, is where it all began for Patrick Kluivert.

After scoring the winner in the 1995 Champions League final for the Eredivisie side, he moved to AC Milan before enjoying a trophy-laden spell with Barcelona then switching the Nou Camp for St James’ Park and Newcastle, before winding down his career with Valencia, PSV Eindhoven and Lille.

He was also a stalwart of the Dutch national side, scoring 40 goals in 79 appearances, laying in three European Championships and a World Cup, and was top scorer at Euro 2000.

Paris Saint-Germain’s current director of football also served as Louis van Gaal’s assistant for the Dutch national side between 2012 and 2014, helping take the Netherlands to third at the Brazil World Cup.