AZ Alkmaar: All you need to know

Season at a glance

A long-time fixture in the upper reaches of the Eredivisie table, AZ are once again contending for European qualification, sitting just three points adrift of a Champions League qualifying round place.

Der Kaasboeren (the Cheese Farmers) are fighting on multiple fronts, with a KNVB Cup semi-final coming up this week in addition to their European progress.

Player and manager watch

Academy graduate Troy Parrott has enjoyed a impressive first season so far for AZ following his summer move away from the Club. His 17 goals in all competitions are almost double the next highest tally at AZ, and he’s played in every single game for his club thus far.

Manager Maarten Martens has just completed his first full year at the helm at the AFAS Stadion, having progressed from roles as AZ’s under-21 and first-team assistant manager since 2021. After exiting last season’s UEFA Europa Conference League at the group stage, this campaign represents Martens’ deepest run in Europe so far.