AZ Alkmaar

An academy product who helped AZ's U-18 side win a league and cup double, Owusu-Oduro established himself as AZ's first-choice goalkeeper following Matthew Ryan's departure. He possesses excellent reflexes, brave shot-stopping, and commanding aerial ability, gaining European experience in the UEFA Conference League.

A veteran goalkeeper who came through AZ's academy and returned after gaining valuable experience at MVV, Volendam, and Go Ahead Eagles. He was named Volendam's Player of the Season and won the Bronze Shield for best goalkeeper at Go Ahead Eagles. He provides experienced backup and leadership.

A Belgian goalkeeper who joined Go Ahead Eagles after establishing himself at Lommel SK in Belgium's second tier. Saved two penalties in the 2024-25 KNVB Cup final shootout, playing a crucial role in the club's first-ever cup triumph. Quick reflexes and excellent close-range shot-stopping.

A highly experienced goalkeeper who made 233 Eredivisie appearances for PSV, winning three league titles, and earned caps for the Netherlands national team. After four seasons at Spezia in Serie A, he joined AZ in 2024, bringing stability, leadership, and big-game experience.

A young goalkeeper with Dutch and Senegalese dual nationality, developed entirely within Feyenoord's academy. He has gained experience in the UEFA Youth League and has been called up for the Netherlands U18 team. A promising talent steadily progressing through the club's development pathway.

An academy-developed centre-back from Amsterdam who has rapidly risen in valuation thanks to his combination of speed, reading of the game, and aerial ability at 187cm. He is strong in build-up play and has established himself as one of AZ's most valuable defenders.

An Italian centre-back who developed through the academies of Bologna, AC Milan, Udinese, and Barcelona before signing with Bayer Leverkusen. A winner of the 2024 UEFA U-17 European Championship, he is known for his ability to drive forward with the ball and his quality in passing. On loan at AZ.

A tall, left-footed centre-back from AZ's academy who excels as a ball-playing defender. Standing at 190cm, he combines precise build-up play from his left foot with strong physical attributes, making him one of the most promising young centre-backs in the Eredivisie.

A Mexican left-back from Guadalajara (Chivas) who became only the second Mexican to play for AZ after Héctor Moreno. With 26 Liga MX starts under his belt, he registered an assist on his Eredivisie debut. He offers quality left-footed crossing and dynamic attacking runs.

A defender born in 2004 who arrived via Genk's academy and Lommel in Belgium, adding depth at the back.

A left-footed centre-back who came through FC Volendam's academy and made his Eredivisie debut there before joining AZ in 2024. At 190cm, he is dominant in aerial duels and offers quality left-footed distribution from the back.

A centre-back hailed as the finest product of RB Omiya Ardija's academy. At 185cm, he excels in aerial duels while also possessing outstanding build-up ability, using precise vertical passes to midfield and switches of play to initiate attacks. Selected for the 2025 J2 League Best XI, he describes himself as a 'complete centre-back who can do everything.'

A dynamic attacking right-back who was converted from a forward, bringing exceptional stamina and offensive threat to the flank. His precise crossing and ability to cut inside make him a constant attacking outlet. He was named to the 2023 J1 League Best XI at Cerezo Osaka and has become a regular for the Japan national team. At AZ, he impressed in the UEFA Europa League, notably shutting down Tottenham's Son Heung-min.

A tall young centre-back standing at 191cm. Uses his aerial prowess and long reach effectively in defense. Also participates in build-up play, showing promise as a developing defender.

The younger brother of Juventus star Teun Koopmeiners, he is an AZ academy product who developed through loans at Excelsior and Almere City. In the 2024-25 season, he became a regular starter with 34 appearances and 7 assists. At 186cm, he excels in ball recovery and set-piece delivery.

A defensive midfielder from Heerhugowaard who came through AZ's academy. He provides stability in the holding role with intelligent positioning and composed passing to support the team's build-up play, continuing his development between Jong AZ and the first team.

A veteran defensive midfielder with 129 Eredivisie appearances for Feyenoord and Premier League experience at Southampton. Despite his compact 169cm frame, he dominates midfield with exceptional ball-winning ability and precise passing. Capped 11 times by the Netherlands, he has been a key figure in AZ's midfield since joining in 2019.

A homegrown defensive midfielder who joined AZ's academy at age nine. He made his professional debut for Jong AZ in January 2023 and was called up to the full Netherlands national team at a young age. He stands out for his defensive intensity, football intelligence, and quick transitions after winning possession.

A Netherlands international midfielder produced by the club's academy who returned home via Nice, Antwerp and Feyenoord. Born in 1998, his right foot and final pass are his weapons at 182cm.

A well-built central midfielder. Combines ball-winning ability with good distribution, functioning as the midfield balance-keeper. One of the squad's most promising developing talents.

A right-back who joined AZ's academy from Fortuna Wormerveer in 2019. Despite his compact frame, he possesses excellent pace and mobility, contributing effectively in transitions. He made his first-team debut in the 2025 KNVB Cup.

A well-traveled right-back who developed through several Dutch academies including Feyenoord and ADO Den Haag before gaining Serie A experience at Bologna. After a loan at Rapid Wien, he joined AZ in 2023. He combines his 186cm frame with accurate crossing from his right foot to contribute in both attack and defense.

A Czech attacking midfielder from Baník Ostrava who signed a five-year contract with AZ in 2025. Versatile enough to play as a right winger or striker, he has represented the Czech Republic at every youth level from U16 through U20, showcasing his creative ability and goal threat.

A left-back who came through Ajax's academy and gained experience on loan at Sporting CP B and Orihuela CF before establishing himself at PEC Zwolle. His impressive performances earned a move to AZ in 2022. He is known for his accurate crossing from his left foot, well-timed overlapping runs, and solid defensive work.

A midfielder born in Alkmaar and developed in AZ's own academy. He signed with the first team in 2025 and has worked his way into matchday squads via Jong AZ.

A midfielder born in 2007 and developed by AZ. He wears 75 in line with the club's habit of handing high numbers to young players, and has been making the first-team bench.

A left-footed Brazilian winger from Santos FC who gained European experience on loan at Maccabi Tel Aviv before joining AZ. Operating as an inverted winger on the right, he cuts inside to unleash his deadly left foot. With Brazilian flair and technical excellence, he is devastatingly effective in one-on-one situations.

An Ireland international striker developed at Tottenham's academy who gained experience through loans at Ipswich, MK Dons, and Preston before breaking through with 17 goals at Excelsior Rotterdam. At 185cm, he combines effective hold-up play, intelligent movement behind defensive lines, and clinical finishing.

The son of former AZ and Netherlands international Martijn Meerdink, he joined AZ's academy from De Graafschap. He scored twice in the 2022-23 UEFA Youth League final to help AZ win 5-0, and earned the club's Goal of the Year award for a strike described as 'Bergkamp-esque.' He also gained first-team experience on loan at Vitesse.

A speedy winger from Ghana's Right to Dream Academy who broke through at BK Häcken in Sweden after developing at FC Nordsjælland. A FIFA U-17 World Cup participant in 2017, he joined AZ for approximately €4 million in 2023. He is known for his sharp runs from the right wing and ability to arrive in dangerous positions in the box.

An Amsterdam-born winger who joined AZ's academy in 2015. He shone in the UEFA Youth League and made an impact in senior European competition, notably scoring the opener against Fenerbahce in the Europa League. He is known for his direct dribbling and cutting inside from the right wing.

A left-footed Danish winger who joined AZ via SønderjyskE and MLS side St. Louis City SC. While on loan at Viborg FF, he won the Superliga Goal of the Month award with a stunning direct free-kick. He is known for his accurate left-footed shooting and set-piece ability.

A clinical striker who worked his way up through FC Den Bosch, Willem II, and Heerenveen before breaking through at Heracles Almelo, where he scored 10 goals in 14 Eredivisie matches in the first half of 2025-26. He joined AZ for approximately €4.5 million, bringing sharp finishing instincts and lethal accuracy inside the penalty area.

A pacey winger from Rotterdam who joined AZ from Sparta Rotterdam for €5 million in January 2026. Despite his compact 170cm frame, he terrorizes defenses with explosive speed and devastating one-on-one ability on the right flank. His trademark moves include cutting inside to shoot and direct dribbling runs.

A young forward developed in Telstar's academy. Shows good movement and goal-scoring sense in front of goal, with sharp positioning inside the box. A future striker candidate for the club.

A young forward who arrived via Ajax's U17s and has moved into the first-team squad while still developing.