AUSTRALIA’S most exciting soccer prospect Seb Pasquali is still awaiting his FIFA clearance to play for Ajax Amsterdam’s youth team, three months after joining the club.

The Dutch giants, who unveiled him on November 26 and the Pasquali camp remain confident that the FIFA approval is imminent.

Pasquali, 17, has trained with Ajax’s youth teams and played a number of friendlies but is unable to play competitive games.

The Wangaratta-born star signed a two-year deal with Ajax after leaving Melbourne Victory to pursue his European dream.

Ajax confirmed to the Herald Sun that they were still awaiting FIFA approval for Pasquali to make his official debut.

“We don’t have the clearance from the FIFA yet, the procedure is still pending,’’ Ajax confirmed.

Pasquali holds an Italian passport, which enabled him to transfer to Ajax before he turned 18.

The hold up relates to the fact that he is transferring from a non-EU country.

While FIFA often blocked such instances years ago, they have relaxed their rules in recent times.

FIFA’s player status committee must ratify the switch before Pasquali can officially play for the Under 19 or youth team, which plays in the Dutch second division.

Seb Pasquali in action for Melbourne Victory against Juventus. Source: News Corp Australia

After a stunning Victory debut against Juventus at the MCG last July, Pasquali made two A-League appearances, setting up the Round 3 winner at Adelaide United with virtually his last kick before Victory announced he was leaving.

Pasquali has trained primarily with the U19 side, coached by club legend and former Dutch national team star Aron Winter.

He has played in a range of roles in the friendlies, including holding and attacking midfield.

Former Melbourne City coach John van ’t Schip revealed that Ajax were eager for Pasquali to play.

“They are trying to get the clearance done as soon as possible so he can start playing some games,’’ van’t Schip said.

“He’s not playing yet because he does not have his clearance and I’ve talked with his coach (Winter) who is a good friend of mine.

“He’s training, developing, learning but it’s difficult to give an opinion because he hasn’t played a game yet, he’s only training.’’