AZ Alkmaar is enjoying a flawless start to the Eredivisie season while managing its squad, including the sale of winger Ibrahim Sadiq. The Alkmaar-based club tops the table with twelve points from four matches and holds a two-point lead over rivals PSV Eindhoven.

AZ Alkmaar leads the league. They have won all four of their matches, scoring thirteen goals and conceding only three. This winning streak, marked as WWWW in form guides, provides a solid platform for the weeks ahead. The next challenge is an away fixture against sc Heerenveen on September 6th. Fans can check the current standings for the latest updates.

The gap to the chasing pack is narrow but significant. PSV trails by two points, with Feyenoord and Ajax also close behind. Their goal difference of +10 is currently the best in the division. These numbers highlight the team's effectiveness at both ends of the pitch.

MLS side Colorado Rapids have acquired winger Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ. The American club announced the transfer on Thursday. The 26-year-old Ghanaian signed a contract through 2028, with an option for an additional year.

Sadiq spent the last three seasons in Alkmaar. He was part of the squad that won the KNVB Cup in the 2025/26 season. In total, he made 85 appearances for AZ, scoring eighteen goals and providing seven assists. Before his time in the Netherlands, he played in Sweden and Denmark.

AZ Alkmaar defeated Go Ahead Eagles 2-1 on August 29th. A brace from striker Daal proved decisive in this home match at the AFAS Stadion. Pascal Jansen's team dominated play with 51% possession and eighteen shots.

The stats show a convincing performance. AZ created thirteen chances compared to the opponent's three and had a passing accuracy of 85%. However, Go Ahead Eagles' expected goals (xG) of 1.30 was slightly higher than AZ's 1.21, indicating the visitors also posed a threat. Full team statistics are available on our stats page.

AZ Alkmaar's European adventure begins later this season in the UEFA Europa League. An away match against Sparta Prague is scheduled for November 27th. Later in the season, on January 28th, 2027, a key fixture against Portuguese side Benfica follows.

The Europa League group stage presents new opportunities. AZ shares a group with the likes of AC Milan, RSC Anderlecht, and Ararat-Armenia. Preparations for this run parallel their domestic league efforts. Exact match dates and times are tracked in the fixtures.

Midfielder Stije Resink is currently sidelined with an injury. His absence affects the options in the center of the park. The club's medical staff is working on his recovery, but a return date has not been announced.

The injury status of all players is kept up to date on the injuries page. Resink featured regularly last season and his experience is missed. It is up to other players to temporarily fill his role. The next match is on September 6th against Heerenveen, who sit eleventh in the table.