Ajax's Oscar Gloukh Scores Hat-Trick, Earns Rare 9 Rating in Conference League Win

Oscar Gloukh, the Israeli midfielder for Ajax, started the 2026/2027 season impressively by scoring his second career hat-trick during Ajax's 4-1 victory over Vojvodina on July 30, 2026. This win secured Ajax's advancement to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League with an aggregate score of 8-2. Dutch media widely praised Gloukh's performance, with AD describing it as a "perfect display" and highlighting the rarity of such a high rating for a player in recent years. Sports outlet VI awarded him a rare 9 out of 10 rating, calling him the man of the match who "dominated the spotlight."

Journalist Marten Weipels from AD noted that despite the Conference League qualifiers being considered less competitive, Gloukh appeared confident and in excellent form. Peter Zwart also complimented Gloukh as one of the biggest beneficiaries of Ajax's new coach. Serbian media echoed the praise, with Sportski emphasizing that Gloukh's three goals made the match easy for Ajax.

Gloukh reflected on the previous season as mentally challenging due to three coaching changes but expressed optimism about stability under the current coach. He also spoke about his good relationship with teammate Steven Berghuis, calling him an experienced leader and emphasizing their shared goal of winning the league and achieving all titles this season. Gloukh aims to continue contributing goals and assists as Ajax pursues success.

The Israeli midfielder's standout performance has drawn significant attention in both Dutch and Serbian media, marking him as a key player to watch this season in European competitions.