Alkmaar (AZ Alkmaar) is a prominent team in Dream League Soccer. Identified in the internal database with the ID 198 and the abbreviation ALK, this club currently features an active roster of 31 players. Tactically, the team takes to the pitch using a default 4-2-3-1 formation, establishing its core playstyle for every simulation.
In terms of overall performance, the club boasts a global rating of 69 points. Breaking down its lines on the field, the team presents a defensive solidity valued at 68, midfield control and distribution of 69, and an attacking capability reaching 70 points. These metrics are crucial for managers looking to climb the game's most competitive divisions.
On the pitch, leadership and hierarchy fall to Sven Mijnans, who wears the captain's armband. The responsibility for set-pieces is strategically distributed: Sven Mijnans takes charge of free kicks, while Troy Parrott is the official penalty taker. Corner kicks are executed by Sven Mijnans from the left side and Sven Mijnans from the right corner.
The ultimate competitive tension for this squad is experienced in their direct clash against Ajax. In this derby, Alkmaar with its 69 rating faces off against the 72 points of its bitter rival, which typically sets up with a 4-1-2-3 tactical scheme to counter their attacks.