Two things spring to mind when it comes to Ajax – the way they play the beautiful game and their fabled academy.

The Eredivisie champions have a rich history of producing some of football's hottest prospects, with two of their most recent starlets fetching for a combined £133million this year.

After announcing themselves on Europe's biggest stage, Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt sealed big-money moves to Barcelona and Juventus respectively after coming through the club's academy together.

Ajax's Under 19 starlets pose with the Nike Dutch Super Cup trophy at the end of August

Donny van de Beek is another academy graduate that is also destined to leave the club in the next year, with Tottenham and Real Madrid both linked with the 22-year-old.

So it should come as no surprise when a staggering 80 scouts from Europe's biggest and best clubs turned out to watch the club's Under 19 side in action against Lille on Tuesday.

And they were treated to quite the game, too, as John Heitinga's young guns ran out 4-0 winners in convincing fashion.

However, the question remains... which players were garnering the most interest?

Here, Sportsmail provides you with the scouting report on Ajax's four fantastic academy prospects.

Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt (R) sealed big-money moves away from Ajax this summer

Devyne Rensch

Age: 16

Position: Centre back

Nationality: Dutch

Devyne Rensch's meteoric rise through the club's academy system is impressive to say the least.

Having played in Ajax's youth academy since 2016, the Dutch giants were able to tie the 16-year-old down to his first professional contract in March, which will keep him at the club until June 2022.

And it's clear to see why Ajax were so keen to keep him. Rensch typically fits the mould of an Ajax defender, as he can comfortably play out from the back, is excellent on the ball and has an impressive passing range for someone so young.

His play-style may come with some risks but his composure and confidence often help him come out on top.

Ajax's head of youth development, Said Ouaali, spoke highly of the teenager and labelled him a 'leader'.

'He is a typical Ajax player, who fits well with the club,' Ouaali said earlier this year. 'His leadership is certainly a point of attention, but he is a sensible boy who knows what his limitations and strengths are.'

Devyne Rensch typically fits the mould of an Ajax defender and has shown leadership qualities

Enric Llansana

Age: 18

Position: Defensive midfielder

Nationality: Spanish/Dutch

Born and raised in Catalonia, Enric Llansana has maintained his Spanish roots in the way he plays following his move to Holland over seven years ago.

Currently captaining the Under 19s team, Llansana says he bases his game on Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets when he's in the heart of the midfield.

The 18-year-old leads by example and dictates play while assuming defensive responsibilities in front of the back-four.

He's versatile, too, and can play as a centre back or further up the pitch as a ball-playing midfielder, although his strengths lie in his defensive duties.

Speaking about their 4-0 win over Lille, Llansana told the club's official website: 'We have already shown a few matches in a row that we have a good team. We have achieved good results – a good start is half the work.'

Midfielder Enric Llansana says he models his game on Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets

Sontje Hansen

Age: 17

Position: Striker/Winger

Nationality: Dutch

Sontje Hansen is certainly one for the future. Already excelling beyond his years, the 17-year-old can play across the front line and is still capable of scoring while on the wing or as the striker.

Hansen is also selfless and will rack up plenty of assists from out wide, making him the ideal forward for Heitinga's system.

He looked lively in Tuesday's thrashing of Lille and scored Ajax's third goal in the first-half mauling. For his goal, Hansen showed trickery, quick feet and superb link-up play to make his way through a crowded penalty box, shortly before finishing past the goalkeeper with a left-footed shot.

However, his performance came to a painful end in the 84th minute when he was taken off on a stretcher after Lille left back Nassim Innocenti accidentally stepped on his ankle.

Ajax will be hoping the injury isn't serious and that he can make a swift recovery following his fine start to the campaign.

Sontje Hansen scored a superb third goal for Ajax in the 4-0 win over Lille on Tuesday

Naci Unuvar

Age: 16

Position: Attacking midfielder

Nationality: Dutch

Remember the name, 'Naci Unuvar'. Still only 16 years old, Unuvar has already made the headlines earlier this year after producing 'the pass of the season' in a Under 17s match against Feyenoord.

He can do it all, it seems – he has an eye for goal and can unlock any back-line with a defence-splitting pass at the drop of a hat.

The Zaandam-born attacker also possesses superb close control and has flair in abundance, making him a nightmare for most defences he faces.

He even scored Ajax's second goal against Lille, as he darted into the area to finish off a well-worked move which will have impressed those in attendance.

Unuvar has already been linked with both Manchester United and Arsenal but Ajax will be desperate to keep him at the club to make sure they can nurture his development.