Maarten Paes | European Stage In Calma

Tested in Europe | Maarten Paes & The Paes Tembok Take On the Conference League

High stakes, zero room for error, and everything on the line in early-season knockout ties.

During Ajax’s UEFA Conference League qualifying campaign this summer, Maarten Paes stepped up to the challenge, anchoring the backline through crucial qualifying matches to help secure Ajax’s place in European competition for the season ahead.

European qualifiers are notoriously demanding for goalkeepers, facing unfamiliar opponents, tricky away environments, and intense physical pressure on set pieces. Paes rose to every moment, showcasing elite shot-stopping, dominant aerial command, and unshakeable composure under fire.

Line after line, match after match, he proved why he belongs at the highest level.

Right there with him on the pitch was his signature glove: the Paes Tembok. Co-designed with Calma specifically to handle maximum stress and unpredictable conditions, the Paes Tembok lived up to its name on the European stage, providing the grip, control, and reliability Maarten needed when every touch mattered.

Seeing a Calma signature glove represented in another UEFA competition during the 26/27 qualifiers was a massive moment for our brand. It’s a testament to the work we put into engineering equipment capable of performing under the absolute highest demands of continental football.

European qualifying passed. The foundation was built. "The Wall" is ready for Europe.