Maarten Paes’ Debut at the ArenA

Standing Tall in Amsterdam | Maarten Paes Makes His Ajax Debut

February 22, 2026 marked a major new chapter in Maarten Paes’s career as he officially made his debut for AFC Ajax.

Stepping out onto the pitch at the Johan Cruyff ArenA wearing the red and white shirt, the Indonesian international delivered a calm, authoritative performance in goal, proving instantly why Ajax moved to secure his signature.

From the opening whistle, Paes commanded his penalty area with the exact composure that has defined his career. Facing early pressure, he organised his backline, claimed crucial high balls under heavy traffic, and pulled off key saves to keep the opposition at bay. His sharp distribution from the back also provided Ajax with a clean, confident platform to build from—a crucial requirement for any goalkeeper donning the gloves in Amsterdam.

Equipped with his signature Paes Tembok gloves, Maarten brought  "The Wall" directly to the Eredivisie stage. Designed hand-in-hand with Calma to withstand the highest demands of elite football, seeing the Paes Tembok line make its Ajax debut was a proud milestone for our entire team.

For Calma, watching our athlete partners perform at the highest level of European football validates everything we build for. Maarten’s debut wasn't just a big personal moment—it was a statement of intent.

A solid foundation laid. The ArenA has its new wall.