AZ Alkmaar
Netherlands · Eredivisie · Eredivisie
Squad value
€97.33m
About AZ Alkmaar
Alkmaar Zaanstreek, better known internationally as AZ Alkmaar, or simply and most commonly as AZ in the Netherlands, is a Dutch professional football club from Alkmaar and the Zaan district. The club plays in the Eredivisie, the top tier in Dutch football.
Streaks & runs — longest sequences in our dataset
Squad size24active players
Avg age24.3years
Domestic18Netherlands
Foreigners625% of squad
EU passport21non-EU: 3
Nationalities11different countries
Age distribution
0
U18
12
18–22
7
23–26
2
27–30
3
31+
Position breakdown
GK
4 (17%)
DEF
9 (38%)
MID
5 (21%)
FWD
6 (25%)
42%
foreign players
10 of 24
24.8y
avg squad age
4
Goalkeepers
9
Defenders
5
Midfielders
6
Attackers
36
seasons in dataset
00/01 – 99/00
211
players ever
€950k
biggest signing ever
€820k
biggest sale ever
29
most goals (single season by one player)
| Player | Pos | Age | Nationality | Foot | Height | Contract | Market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Troy Parrott |
Attack - Centre-Forward | 24 | Ireland | right | 185.00m | 2029-06-30 | €14.00m |
 Peer Koopmeiners |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | 26 | Netherlands | right | 186.00m | 2028-06-30 | €10.00m |
 Wouter Goes |
Defender - Centre-Back | 21 | Netherlands | right | 185.00m | 2028-06-30 | €10.00m |
 Alexandre Penetra |
Defender - Centre-Back | 24 | Portugal | right | 186.00m | 2028-06-30 | €9.00m |
 Sven Mijnans |
Midfield - Attacking Midfield | 26 | Netherlands | left | 190.00m | 2028-06-30 | €9.00m |
 Mexx Meerdink |
Attack - Centre-Forward | 22 | Netherlands | left | 182.00m | 2030-06-30 | €8.00m |
 Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro |
Goalkeeper | 21 | Netherlands Ghana | right | 190.00m | 2030-06-30 | €6.00m |
 Kees Smit |
Midfield - Central Midfield | 20 | Netherlands | right | 185.00m | 2028-06-30 | €5.00m |
 Denso Kasius |
Defender - Right-Back | 23 | Netherlands | right | 183.00m | 2027-06-30 | €4.00m |
 Seiya Maikuma |
Defender - Right-Back | 28 | Japan | right | 179.00m | 2028-06-30 | €4.00m |
 Ibrahim Sadiq |
Attack - Right Winger | 26 | Ghana | right | 167.00m | 2028-06-30 | €3.50m |
 Mateo Chávez |
Defender - Left-Back | 22 | Mexico | left | 177.00m | 2030-06-30 | €3.00m |
 Isak Jensen |
Attack - Left Winger | 22 | Denmark | right | 186.00m | 2030-06-30 | €2.70m |
 Dave Kwakman |
Midfield - Central Midfield | 21 | Netherlands | right | 186.00m | 2028-06-30 | €2.00m |
 Jordy Clasie |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | 34 | Netherlands | right | 169.00m | 2028-06-30 | €1.50m |
 Mees de Wit |
Defender - Left-Back | 28 | Netherlands | left | 181.00m | 2029-06-30 | €1.50m |
 Maxim Dekker |
Defender - Centre-Back | 22 | Netherlands | left | 192.00m | 2029-06-30 | €1.00m |
 Lequincio Zeefuik |
Attack - Centre-Forward | 21 | Netherlands Suriname | right | 197.00m | 2029-06-30 | €850k |
 Ro-Zangelo Daal |
Attack - Left Winger | 22 | Netherlands | right | 173.00m | 2030-06-30 | €750k |
 Elijah Dijkstra |
Defender - Right-Back | 19 | Netherlands Curacao | right | 172.00m | 2029-06-30 | €700k |
 Jeroen Zoet |
Goalkeeper | 35 | Netherlands | right | 189.00m | 2027-06-30 | €300k |
 Billy van Duijl |
Defender - Centre-Back | 20 | Netherlands | left | 190.00m | 2029-06-30 | €200k |
 Hobie Verhulst |
Goalkeeper | 33 | Netherlands | left | 192.00m | 2028-06-30 | €200k |
 Daniël Virginio Deen |
Goalkeeper | 23 | Netherlands Brazil | 188.00m | 2026-06-30 | €125k |
| Season | Date | Player | Pos | From | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/07 | 2006-07-01 | Maarten Martens | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | RKC Waalwijk | Transfer | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-01 | Elijah Dijkstra | Defender - Right-Back | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 05/06 | 2005-07-01 | Shota Arveladze | Attack - Centre-Forward | Rangers | Transfer | — |
| 97/98 | 1997-07-01 | Fernando Ricksen | Defender - Right-Back | Fortuna Sittard | Transfer | — |
| 10/11 | 2010-07-01 | Nick Viergever | Defender - Centre-Back | Sparta R. | Transfer | €1.25m |
| 10/11 | 2010-07-01 | Jóhann Berg Gudmundsson | Attack - Right Winger | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 92/93 | 1992-07-01 | — | Ohrid Lote | Transfer | — | |
| 24/25 | 2024-07-01 | Kees Smit | Midfield - Central Midfield | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-28 | Willie Overtoom | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Heracles Almelo | Transfer | €300k |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-15 | Isak Jensen | Attack - Left Winger | Viborg FF | Transfer | €4.00m |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Lewis Schouten | Defender - Centre-Back | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 25/26 | 2026-06-30 | Lewis Schouten | Defender - Centre-Back | Excelsior | Return from loan | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-07 | Ro-Zangelo Daal | Attack - Left Winger | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 08/09 | 2008-07-01 | Gill Swerts | Defender - Right-Back | Vitesse | Transfer | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-06-30 | Gill Swerts | Defender - Right-Back | Feyenoord | Return from loan | — |
| 06/07 | 2006-07-01 | Gijs Luirink | Defender - Centre-Back | FC Groningen | Transfer | €3.50m |
| 09/10 | 2010-06-30 | Gijs Luirink | Defender - Centre-Back | RKC Waalwijk | Return from loan | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-06-30 | Gijs Luirink | Defender - Centre-Back | SC Cambuur | Return from loan | — |
| 22/23 | 2022-07-01 | Mayckel Lahdo | Attack - Right Winger | Hammarby | Transfer | €600k |
| 25/26 | 2026-06-30 | Mayckel Lahdo | Attack - Right Winger | FC Nantes | Return from loan | — |
| 10/11 | 2010-07-01 | Ali Messaoud | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 10/11 | 2010-07-01 | Giliano Wijnaldum | Defender - Left-Back | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-07-15 | Jeroen Zoet | Goalkeeper | Spezia Calcio | Transfer | — |
| 07/08 | 2007-09-21 | Kiki Musampa | Attack - Left Winger | Trabzonspor | Transfer | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-11-13 | Jayden Addai | Attack - Right Winger | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-07-01 | Dave Kwakman | Midfield - Central Midfield | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 24/25 | 2025-06-30 | Dave Kwakman | Midfield - Central Midfield | FC Groningen | Return from loan | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-07-01 | Nemanja Gudelj | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | NAC Breda | Transfer | €3.00m |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Ruben van Bommel | Attack - Left Winger | MVV Maastricht | Transfer | — |
| 24/25 | 2024-07-01 | Seiya Maikuma | Defender - Right-Back | Cerezo Osaka | Transfer | €800k |
| 21/22 | 2022-01-29 | Milos Kerkez | Defender - Left-Back | Milan U19 | Transfer | €2.70m |
| 23/24 | 2024-02-01 | Lequincio Zeefuik | Attack - Centre-Forward | FC Volendam | Transfer | €500k |
| 24/25 | 2025-06-30 | Lequincio Zeefuik | Attack - Centre-Forward | OH Leuven | Return from loan | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-05 | Gonçalo Esteves | Defender - Right-Back | Sporting B | Loan | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Ernest Poku | Attack - Right Winger | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro | Goalkeeper | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 15/16 | 2015-07-01 | — | Excelsior | Transfer | — | |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-01 | Mexx Meerdink | Attack - Centre-Forward | AZ Alkmaar U21 | Transfer | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-06-30 | Mexx Meerdink | Attack - Centre-Forward | Vitesse | Return from loan | — |
| 10/11 | 2010-07-01 | — | Sparta R. | Transfer | €750k |
| Season | Date | Player | Pos | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 2014-01-15 | Maarten Martens | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | PAOK Salonika | Transfer | €700k |
| 07/08 | 2007-07-01 | Shota Arveladze | Attack - Centre-Forward | Levante | Transfer | — |
| 00/01 | 2000-07-01 | Fernando Ricksen | Defender - Right-Back | Rangers | Transfer | €5.40m |
| 14/15 | 2014-07-01 | Nick Viergever | Defender - Centre-Back | Ajax | Transfer | €2.00m |
| 14/15 | 2014-07-11 | Jóhann Berg Gudmundsson | Attack - Right Winger | Charlton | Transfer | — |
| 93/94 | 1993-07-01 | — | Ohrid Lote | Transfer | — | |
| 14/15 | 2014-09-01 | Willie Overtoom | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Zulte Waregem | Transfer | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-01 | Lewis Schouten | Defender - Centre-Back | Excelsior | Loan | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-01 | Gill Swerts | Defender - Right-Back | Feyenoord | Loan | — |
| 11/12 | 2011-07-01 | Gill Swerts | Defender - Right-Back | Feyenoord | Transfer | — |
| 09/10 | 2009-08-01 | Gijs Luirink | Defender - Centre-Back | RKC Waalwijk | Loan | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-01-01 | Gijs Luirink | Defender - Centre-Back | SC Cambuur | Loan | — |
| 11/12 | 2011-07-01 | Gijs Luirink | Defender - Centre-Back | Sparta R. | Transfer | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-08-13 | Mayckel Lahdo | Attack - Right Winger | FC Nantes | Loan | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-07-01 | Ali Messaoud | Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Willem II | Transfer | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-07-01 | Giliano Wijnaldum | Defender - Left-Back | FC Groningen | Transfer | — |
| 07/08 | 2008-01-01 | Kiki Musampa | Attack - Left Winger | Without Club | Transfer | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-04 | Jayden Addai | Attack - Right Winger | Como | Transfer | €14.00m |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-20 | Dave Kwakman | Midfield - Central Midfield | FC Groningen | Loan | — |
| 15/16 | 2015-07-01 | Nemanja Gudelj | Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Ajax | Transfer | €6.00m |
| 25/26 | 2025-07-11 | Ruben van Bommel | Attack - Left Winger | PSV Eindhoven | Transfer | €15.80m |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-20 | Milos Kerkez | Defender - Left-Back | Bournemouth | Transfer | €20.47m |
| 24/25 | 2025-01-14 | Lequincio Zeefuik | Attack - Centre-Forward | OH Leuven | Loan | — |
| 23/24 | 2024-06-30 | Gonçalo Esteves | Defender - Right-Back | Sporting B | Return from loan | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-08-12 | Ernest Poku | Attack - Right Winger | B. Leverkusen | Transfer | €10.00m |
| 18/19 | 2018-07-01 | — | NEC Nijmegen | Transfer | — | |
| 23/24 | 2024-01-31 | Mexx Meerdink | Attack - Centre-Forward | Vitesse | Loan | — |
| 12/13 | 2013-01-28 | — | NEC Nijmegen | Loan | — | |
| 13/14 | 2013-08-15 | — | Go Ahead Eagles | Loan | — | |
| 14/15 | 2014-07-01 | — | NAC Breda | Transfer | — | |
| 12/13 | 2012-07-03 | Charlison Benschop | Attack - Centre-Forward | Stade Brestois | Transfer | €1.25m |
| 25/26 | 2025-08-02 | David Møller Wolfe | Defender - Left-Back | Wolves | Transfer | €12.00m |
| 24/25 | 2024-08-30 | Myron van Brederode | Attack - Left Winger | F. Düsseldorf | Loan | — |
| 25/26 | 2025-09-06 | Myron van Brederode | Attack - Left Winger | KV Mechelen | Transfer | — |
| 11/12 | 2012-01-01 | Toine van Huizen | Defender - Centre-Back | Sparta R. | Transfer | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-07-07 | Mikhail Rosheuvel | Attack - Right Winger | Heracles Almelo | Loan | — |
| 14/15 | 2015-01-23 | Mikhail Rosheuvel | Attack - Right Winger | SC Cambuur | Transfer | — |
| 17/18 | 2017-08-14 | Ben Rienstra | Midfield - Central Midfield | Willem II | Loan | — |
| 17/18 | 2018-08-15 | Ben Rienstra | Midfield - Central Midfield | Heerenveen | Transfer | €1.00m |
| 09/10 | 2009-07-01 | Jordy Deckers | Goalkeeper | Telstar | Loan | — |
| Nationality | Players | % of squad |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 14 | 58.3% |
| Ireland | 1 | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 1 | 4.2% |
| Netherlands Ghana | 1 | 4.2% |
| Japan | 1 | 4.2% |
| Ghana | 1 | 4.2% |
| Mexico | 1 | 4.2% |
| Denmark | 1 | 4.2% |
| Netherlands Suriname | 1 | 4.2% |
| Netherlands Curacao | 1 | 4.2% |
| Netherlands Brazil | 1 | 4.2% |
| Season | Competition |
|---|---|
| 99/00 | Amstel Cup |
| 99/00 | KPN Telecomp. |
| 98/99 | Amstel Cup |
| 98/99 | KPN Telecomp. |
| 97/98 | Eerste Divisie |
| 96/97 | Amstel Cup |
| 96/97 | PTT Telecomp. |
| 95/96 | Amstel Cup |
| 94/95 | KNVB Beker |
| 93/94 | Keuken Kampioen Play-Offs |
| 93/94 | KNVB Beker |
| 92/93 | Eerste Divisie |
| 92/93 | KNVB Beker |
| 91/92 | KNVB Beker |
| 90/91 | Eerste Divisie |
| 90/91 | Keuken Kampioen Play-Offs |
| 25/26 | Eredivisie |
| 25/26 | UECL Qualifiers |
| 24/25 | Eredivisie |
| 24/25 | Europa League |
| 24/25 | KNVB Beker |
| 24/25 | Play-Offs Conference League |
| 23/24 | Conference L. |
| 23/24 | Eredivisie |
| 23/24 | KNVB Beker |
| 23/24 | UECL Quali |
| 22/23 | Conference L. |
| 22/23 | Eredivisie |
| 22/23 | KNVB Beker |
| 22/23 | UECL Quali |
| 21/22 | Conference L. |
| 21/22 | Eredivisie |
| 21/22 | Europa League Qualifying |
| 21/22 | KNVB Beker |
| 21/22 | Play-Offs Conference League |
| 20/21 | Champions League Qu. |
| 20/21 | Eredivisie |
| 20/21 | Europa League |
| 20/21 | KNVB Beker |
| 19/20 | Eredivisie |
| 19/20 | Europa League |
| 19/20 | Europa League Qualifying |
| 19/20 | KNVB Beker |
| 18/19 | Eredivisie |
| 18/19 | Europa League Qualifying |
| 18/19 | KNVB Beker |
| 17/18 | Eredivisie |
| 17/18 | KNVB Beker |
| 16/17 | Eredivisie |
| 16/17 | Europa League |
| Date | Comp | Stage | Home | Score | Away | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-02 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | FC Eindhoven | 2–4 | AZ Alkmaar J | W |
| 2025-04-28 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 0–0 | FC Den Bosch | D |
| 2025-04-21 | NL1 | FINAL | AZ Alkmaar | 1–1 (2–4p) | Go Ahead Eagles | D |
| 2025-04-18 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | FC Emmen | 1–4 | AZ Alkmaar J | W |
| 2025-04-14 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 0–1 | FC Volendam | L |
| 2025-04-07 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 2–2 | Jong PSV | D |
| 2025-04-04 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | Vitesse | 2–2 | AZ Alkmaar J | D |
| 2025-03-31 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 1–1 | TOP Oss | D |
| 2025-03-14 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | MVV | 0–1 | AZ Alkmaar J | W |
| 2025-03-11 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | ADO Den Haag | 0–3 | AZ Alkmaar J | W |
| 2025-03-07 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 5–1 | FC Utrecht J | W |
| 2025-03-03 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 1–2 | Telstar | L |
| 2025-02-27 | NL1 | SEMI FINALS | Heracles Almelo | 2–2 (3–4p) | AZ Alkmaar | D |
| 2025-02-21 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | De Graafschap | 5–1 | AZ Alkmaar J | L |
| 2025-02-07 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | Roda JC Kerkrade | 3–3 | AZ Alkmaar J | D |
| 2025-02-06 | NL1 | QUARTER FINALS | AZ Alkmaar | 3–1 | Quick Boys | W |
| 2025-02-03 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 3–0 | VVV-Venlo | W |
| 2025-01-26 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | Helmond Sport | 2–1 | AZ Alkmaar J | L |
| 2025-01-17 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | FC Dordrecht | 1–1 | AZ Alkmaar J | D |
| 2025-01-14 | NL1 | LAST 16 | AZ Alkmaar | 2–0 | AFC Ajax | W |
| 2025-01-13 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 2–1 | Jong Ajax | W |
| 2024-12-20 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | SC Cambuur | 0–2 | AZ Alkmaar J | W |
| 2024-12-13 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 1–1 | FC Emmen | D |
| 2024-12-06 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | FC Volendam | 2–0 | AZ Alkmaar J | L |
| 2024-12-02 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 2–3 | MVV | L |
| 2024-11-25 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | Jong PSV | 2–1 | AZ Alkmaar J | L |
| 2024-11-22 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 3–3 | ADO Den Haag | D |
| 2024-11-08 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | VVV-Venlo | 0–1 | AZ Alkmaar J | W |
| 2024-11-01 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 2–3 | SC Cambuur | L |
| 2024-10-25 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | TOP Oss | 2–1 | AZ Alkmaar J | L |
| 2024-10-22 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | FC Utrecht J | 0–1 | AZ Alkmaar J | W |
| 2024-10-18 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 2–3 | Helmond Sport | L |
| 2024-10-04 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 2–3 | FC Eindhoven | L |
| 2024-09-27 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | SBV Excelsior | 4–2 | AZ Alkmaar J | L |
| 2024-09-23 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 2–2 | De Graafschap | D |
| 2024-09-17 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | Jong Ajax | 1–2 | AZ Alkmaar J | W |
| 2024-09-13 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 0–1 | Vitesse | L |
| 2024-08-30 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | Telstar | 0–0 | AZ Alkmaar J | D |
| 2024-08-26 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 3–1 | FC Dordrecht | W |
| 2024-08-16 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | FC Den Bosch | 6–0 | AZ Alkmaar J | L |
| 2024-08-12 | NL2 | REGULAR SEASON | AZ Alkmaar J | 6–1 | Roda JC Kerkrade | W |
Aggregated from 41 completed matches across all competitions in season 2024.
Record
15W-12D-14L
1.39 pts/game
Goals scored
75
1.83 per match
Goals conceded
66
1.61 per match
Goal difference
+9
Clean sheets
9
22% of matches
Failed to score
6
15% of matches
Home vs Away
Home record
7W-7D-7L
43-31 goals
Away record
8W-5D-7L
32-35 goals
Highlights
Biggest win
6–1
AZ Alkmaar J vs Roda JC Kerkrade · Aug 12, 2024
Heaviest loss
0–6
FC Den Bosch vs AZ Alkmaar J · Aug 16, 2024
Affiliated B-teams, reserve squads and youth/development teams.
| Player | Pos | Nat | Mat | Min | G | A | G+A | Pen | YC | RC | G/90 | A/90 | G+A/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barry Opdam |
Defender - Centre-Back |  Netherlands |
41 | 891 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.71 | 0.00 | 0.71 |
 Elbekay Bouchiba |
Midfield - Attacking Midfield | Netherlands Morocco | 17 | 773 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
 Fernando Ricksen |
Defender - Right-Back | Netherlands |
35 | 574 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1.72 | 0.63 | 2.35 |
 Olaf Lindenbergh |
Midfield - Defensive Midfield | Netherlands |
17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently asked about AZ Alkmaar
What is AZ Alkmaar?
AZ Alkmaar is a professional football club based in Netherlands, competing in Eredivisie.
How many players are in AZ Alkmaar's squad?
AZ Alkmaar currently has 24 players in the first-team squad in our database.
What league does AZ Alkmaar play in?
AZ Alkmaar plays in Eredivisie.