AFC Ajax has been searching for a new midfielder for three transfer periods, but can Jorthy Mokio be the solution? With the league already two games in, where AFC Ajax has earned 4 points and has a goal difference of +2, the pressure to find a solution is high. ## Should AFC Ajax go for Mokio as a six? Jorthy Mokio has been limited to minutes off the bench so far this season, a role he often played last year. It's a waiting game for the breakthrough of the talent, who AFC Ajax acquired from Belgium a few years ago and quickly saw perform well for Jong Ajax.
The playing style of Mokio and Regeer as a six for AFC Ajax
Mokio is largely seen as an eight with special qualities on the ball, but still needs to take steps to become a starter in terms of defensive vision and duel strength. Youri Regeer has shown his abilities as a six so far, but brings mainly safety to the team in attack.
Ball possession
Mokio wants to take that risk on six, but the underlying data shows that the difference between him and Regeer as a passer is not great when he does. AFC Ajax currently sits in 4th place in the Eredivisie, 5 points behind leaders AZ Alkmaar, and needs to find a solution to their midfield problems quickly.
