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- The success stories of AZ Alkmaar’s youth system are not confined to the domestic league; many graduates have earned international caps and secured transfers to top European clubs, underlining the academy’s reputation for excellence. Scouting plays a pivotal role in the academy’s achievements.
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May 3, 2023 · AZ Alkmaar's recent success in the UEFA Youth League is a testament to the quality of the club's youth academy. The team's 5-0 victory against Hajduk Split in the final showcased the...
May 11, 2023 · In April, AZ Alkmaar won the UEFA Youth League by scoring 19 goals and conceding only twice in the knockout stages. Their triumph underlines their reputation as one of Europe’s best academies.
- AZ vs Portugal 4-2
- Player Development at Its CORE
- Three Key Questions
- Talents on Display
- Conclusions
On 11th October 2019, Netherlands U-21s won 4-2 against Portugal, in a qualifier for the UEFA European U-21 Championship. All of the Dutch goals came from AZ Alkmaar players: Myron Boadu scored a brace, Teun Koopmeiners scored a penalty and Calvin Stengs scored the last goal, having already assisted two. On that occasion, AZ had five players in the...
At the end of September 2019, at the World Football Summit in Madrid, we attended a presentation by Marijn Beuker, the Head of Performance & Development at Dutch club AZ Alkmaar. We were intrigued by the presentation’s title: “How AZ Alkmaar Became One of Europe’s Best Talent Factories Using Data“. Mr Beuker’s speech focused on the importance of da...
AZ Alkmaar’s relatively small budget holds them back from ever becoming one of the world’s leading teams. When planning for the long term the club acknowledged this and decided that it could, instead, become the best in the world at simply answering three questions: 1. What really defines talent in football? 2. How can a club create a culture where...
There are several young players at AZ Alkmaar worth focusing on. Here we limit ourselves to four names (Stengs, Boadu, Koopmeiners and Wijndal), but we also highlight other interesting players coming through AZ’s youth academy: Pantelis Hatzidiakos (22), Thomas Ouwejan (22), Ferdy Druijf (21) and Joris Kramer (23). A 20-year-old attacking midfielde...
The quantity and quality of players that the AZ Academy is able to bring into the first team every year is outstanding. In our view, this is not luck but the result of a well thought-out long-term plan, structured over the past five years. We are expecting a couple of big transfers for AZ Alkmaar players next summer. Most likely, these transfers wi...
Jul 18, 2024 · AZ Alkmaar’s training philosophy is deeply rooted in the Dutch football tradition, which emphasizes technical skills, tactical intelligence, and a holistic approach to player development. The club places a significant focus on developing young talents through its esteemed academy.
Nov 26, 2023 · AZ Alkmaar’s dedication to fostering new talent shines brightly through their esteemed youth academy. Homegrown stars have become a hallmark of the academy, providing a steady stream of talent to the first team and beyond.
Dec 4, 2019 · In this in-depth analysis we look at what distinguishes AZ’s player development process. We then focus on four of the many talents currently on show: Myron Boadu , Teun Koopmeiners , Calvin Stengs and Owen Wijndal .
Oct 5, 2023 · And now, AZ’s next generation of academy talent have begun the defence of their Youth League crown in dominant fashion. Their 12-0 defeat of Lithuanian visitors Klaipedos on Tuesday is the...
