AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar is a Dutch professional football club founded in 1967, following the merger of Alkmaar '54 and FC Zaanstreek. The club is best known for its renowned youth academy, which has produced talents like Wesley Sneijder and Vincent Janssen. AZ plays its home matches at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, a modern 19,478-capacity ground known for its intimate atmosphere. The club has won the Eredivisie title twice, most recently in the 2008–09 season under manager Louis van Gaal, and also lifted...