AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar punches above its weight with two league titles since 2009 and a 6-0 aggregate win over Ajax in the 2023 KNVB Cup semifinal, showcasing its giant-killing pedigree. The club's €15 million annual academy output ranks second in the Eredivisie, and its 17,000-seat AFAS Stadion hosted a 92% fill rate last season. Its 2.1 goals-per-game average in 2024-25 trails only PSV's league-best 2.5.