Ter Stegen disappoints Michel and Ajax

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Marc-André Ter Stegen, a 34-year-old goalkeeper, still features in FC Barcelona news. He has found continuity at Ajax, where he is on loan until June 30, 2027, but his numbers continue to raise doubts. The latest example came against Excelsior: a 2-2 draw, two shots on target by the opponent, two goals conceded, and no saves by the German.

This contrasts with his personal situation. Ter Stegen has returned to the German national team after being called up by Jürgen Klopp on September 17, an opportunity following two seasons marked by injuries and lack of continuity.

This Dutch netizen is unfair.
Ter Stegen is clearly finished and unable to meet Ajax's standards.
But they remain silent.

When Marten Paes, makes a mistake.
Endless criticisms pour.
It's clearly strange. pic.com/TV8QaN1WBB

— Sebelah Kampus (@Sebelahkampus) September 20, 2026

Marc-André Ter Stegen fails again with Ajax

The match against Excelsior once again put the goalkeeper in the spotlight due to his performance. Ter Stegen returned to the starting lineup after resting against Willem II but ended up conceding in the only two shots on target by the visiting team.

The second goal highlighted his issues. A play from the side ended with a low cross to the far post that the German failed to intercept, allowing Aymen Sliti to score the 1-2 before Ajax's final equalizer.

His numbers for the season also do not yet show the consistency he sought after leaving FC Barcelona. Before this match, he had played five Eredivisie games, with 17 saves out of 23 shots on target, a 75% conversion rate, and two clean sheets.

His performance had been inconsistent. Ter Stegen kept a clean sheet against Zwolle and Telstar but conceded three goals against PSV from five shots on target. Against Fortuna Sittard, he made three saves out of four shots before the setback against Excelsior.

Ajax provides him with continuity lost in LaLiga

The main difference compared to recent months lies in the playing time. Ter Stegen joined Ajax in the summer on loan for a season after playing just two matches during his previous loan spell at Girona in LaLiga, a period again affected by physical problems.

The goalkeeper remains a Barcelona player, with a contract until 2028. Having amassed 423 official appearances for the Blaugrana, he lost his place in the sporting plans and agreed to leave to regain continuity.

He gradually feels more comfortable at Ajax

Amsterdam is precisely allowing him that. Ter Stegen has found starting opportunities and is back in the German national team. Klopp included him among the goalkeepers for the Nations League matches against Netherlands and Greece, after the player was excluded from the main squad in recent months.

After the match, the goalkeeper himself acknowledged that his return to the national team holds special significance following the physical issues of the last two seasons. The international retirement of Manuel Neuer also alters the competitive scenario in the German goal.

The next test for Marc-André Ter Stegen will come precisely with Germany before returning to Amsterdam. His happiness and continuity at Ajax already mark a change from his recent time in LaLiga; now he needs that stability to translate into saves and performances that justify his return to the national team.

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