The 2022-23 campaign was a turbulent year of transition for Ajax, culminating in a disappointing 3rd-place finish in the Eredivisie, which cost Godenzonen a Champions League spot for the first time in 13 years. Amid significant turnover of star players and a mid-season managerial change from Alfred Schreuder to John Heitinga, young striker Brian Brobbey provided an attacking focal point with 13 league goals. Despite reaching the KNVB Cup Final, the season remains a frustrating chapter marked by high expectations that ultimately fell short of the club's elite standard.