The 34 reporters from *Telesport*, comprised of former players of the Dutch national team (*Oranje* internationals), will select the Footballer of the Year and the winner of the Golden Shoe at the end of the current season. Each week, one of these reporters assembles their “Team of the Week.” Today, Martijn Meerdink, age 50, is fulfilling that role. The article highlights a recurring theme observed by these experts: Owen Wijndal’s consistent return to play for Ajax. The selection process will determine who receives the prestigious awards recognizing top performance in Dutch football. This ongoing evaluation culminates in the crowning of the Footballer of the Year and the presentation of the Golden Shoe. The focus on Wijndal suggests his noteworthy, if perhaps cyclical, impact within the league.