AZ
NetherlandsFounded 1967
Season Report & Analysis
AZ - League 2025/2026
Comprehensive statistical analysis of AZ's season performance, including team metrics, player statistics, form analysis, home/away performance, and detailed insights.
AZ is currently competing in the League 2025/2026 season, sitting in 5th position with 28 points from 17 matches. The team represents Netherlands in this competition.
The team's record of 8 wins from 17 matches represents a strong 47.1% win rate, showing consistent competitive performance. With 32 goals scored and 28 goals conceded, the team achieved a +4 goal difference, highlighting their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. The team averaged 1.88 goals per game, demonstrating decent attacking output.
This comprehensive report provides detailed analysis of AZ's season so far, including player performance metrics, form analysis, home and away performance, disciplinary records, and competitive insights. The data reflects the team's performance through 17 matches, showcasing their strengths, areas for development, and overall contribution to the competition.
Home Advantage
Strong home advantage
Points per Game
Home vs Away Points
Performance Summary
AZ's home advantage is 0.43 points per game, suggesting balanced performance regardless of venue. The team averages 1.88 points at home compared to 1.44 points away.
AZ has accumulated 15 points at home from 8 matches (4W 3D 1L) and 13 points away from 9 matches (4W 1D 4L). This balanced record demonstrates their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue, showing adaptability and mental strength in different environments.
AZ shows remarkable consistency across venues, with the most balanced home-away record - 15 home points and 13 away points - demonstrating their ability to perform consistently regardless of venue. This balanced approach indicates strong mental resilience and tactical adaptability.
Average Goals per Match
Across 17 matches
Team Goals per Game
Goals scored per match
Goals per Match Distribution
Distribution by Percentage
Summary
Across 17 completed matches for AZ, the team's matches average 3.44 goals per match. The most frequent outcome is 4-5 goals, representing 6 matches (35.3% of all fixtures), indicating a balanced approach where both attacking play and defensive organization are rewarded.
Low-scoring encounters (0-1 goals) make up 23.5% of matches (4 matches), highlighting the importance of defensive discipline and tactical awareness. Meanwhile, high-scoring thrillers (4+ goals) have occurred 9 times (52.9% of all matches), demonstrating the attacking quality and entertainment value present throughout the season.
The team's tactical sophistication is evident in its 1.88 goals per game average, reflecting a focus on defensive organization and strategic play. This distribution indicates that the team prioritizes defensive stability, making every goal valuable and matches often decided by fine margins and tactical execution.
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Total Cards
Total Fouls
Cards per Foul
Cards Distribution
Penalty Conversion
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Disciplinary Events Overview
Disciplinary Analysis
AZ has demonstrated a moderately physical style of play throughout the season. The team has seen 36 total cards issued across 17 matches, with 34 yellow cards and 1 red cards. This translates to an average of 2.12 cards per match, suggesting a moderately physical approach throughout the season.
Yellow card distribution shows that 94.4% of all disciplinary actions were cautions, averaging 2.00 yellow cards per match. Red cards accounted for 2.8% of total disciplinary actions, with an average of 0.06 red cards per match. The team recorded 133 total fouls, averaging 7.82 fouls per match, which provides context for the disciplinary patterns observed.
Overall, the disciplinary record of AZ reflects a moderate approach to match conduct. The balance between competitive intensity and disciplinary control shapes the tactical landscape, influencing how the team approaches matches and manages player behavior throughout the season.
Attack Efficiency
Goals per game
Defense Efficiency
Goals conceded per game
Points Efficiency
Points per game
Efficiency Analysis
Team efficiency metrics reveal how effectively AZ converts opportunities into results. The team leads in attack efficiency with 1.88 goals per game, while demonstrating defensive efficiency, conceding just 1.65 goals per game.
The most efficient teams combine strong attacking output with defensive discipline.AZ leads in points efficiency with 1.65 points per game, demonstrating the optimal balance between scoring goals and preventing them. Teams that maintain high efficiency rates throughout the season consistently challenge for top positions and maximize their potential.
Efficiency metrics provide deeper insights than simple win-loss records, revealing which teams are getting the most out of their opportunities. AZ's goal difference of +4 reflects a positive attacking efficiency compared to defensive efficiency, indicating strong offensive capabilities.
AZ shows a Net buyer posture this window: spent €16,300,000 and recouped €10,000,000, for a net of -€6,300,000. Incoming moves: 3, outgoing moves: 5.
| Player | Fee | From | To | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €5,000,000 | Jan 01, 2026 | |||
| €4,000,000 | Aug 29, 2025 | |||
| €7,300,000 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Sparta RotterdamAZ
Baník OstravaAZ
Maccabi Tel AvivAZ| Team | Inbound | Outbound | Spent | Recouped | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | €16,300,000 | €10,000,000 | -€6,300,000 |
 | 4 | 2 | €24,300,000 | €0 | -€24,300,000 |
 | 4 | 9 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 10 | 5 | €22,000,000 | €22,900,000 | +€900,000 |
 | 6 | 3 | €2,150,000 | €6,500,000 | +€4,350,000 |
 | 5 | 1 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 3 | 4 | €5,700,000 | €2,500,000 | -€3,200,000 |
| 2 | 2 | €500,000 | €5,000,000 | +€4,500,000 |
 | 2 | 2 | €800,000 | €300,000 | -€500,000 |
 | 1 | 0 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 2 | 3 | €100,000 | €0 | -€100,000 |
 | 3 | 1 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 3 | 2 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 5 | 4 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 4 | 0 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 3 | 3 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 3 | 3 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
 | 2 | 4 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
Biggest Fees (League Teams)
Ajax →
Sunderland
FC Bayern München →PSV
Borussia Mönchengladbach →Ajax
AZ →
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Anderlecht →Ajax
Parma →PSVSummary
The most aggressive spender is PSV (€24,300,000 outlay), while Ajax leads receipts at €22,900,000. Net leaders are topped by Sparta Rotterdam (+€4,500,000), with the largest deficit at PSV (-€24,300,000). Activity bars flag recruitment volume; money-flow bars reveal gross spend plus recouped fees, surfacing the most liquid clubs. Biggest-fee deals spotlight premium valuations (Brian Brobbey for €20,000,000), guiding scouts to headline movers and hinting where quieter value may remain.
Goals per 90
Shots per 90
Tackles per 90
Clean Sheets
Saves per 90
Summary
Troy Parrott leads AZ's scoring charts with 9 goals, demonstrating exceptional finishing ability and consistency throughout the season. Sven Mijnans has provided the most assists with 5, highlighting the creative talent in the team. The squad features a diverse range of attacking players, with the top 10 scorers contributing significantly to the team's success.
These players represent the elite talent in AZ, showcasing world-class skills across scoring, creativity, defensive work, and goalkeeping. The per-90 statistics provide fair comparisons across players with varying playing time, highlighting those who make the most impact when on the pitch.
Top Goal Scorers in Competition
Top Assists in Competition
Top Rated Players in Competition
Summary
This ranking compares AZ's top performers with the best players across the entire competition, showing how the team's elite talent stacks up against other teams' top players. The rankings are sorted by total goals, assists, and average rating, providing a clear view of where AZ's players rank within the competition.
In the goal-scoring category, AZ's top scorer Troy Parrott ranks 4th in the competition with 9 goals, showing strong scoring output compared to other top players.
For assists, AZ's top playmaker Sven Mijnans ranks 9th in the competition with 5 assists, demonstrating solid playmaking quality.
In player ratings, AZ's highest-rated player Troy Parrott ranks 11th out of the top 11 players with a 7.3 rating, contributing consistently to AZ's performances.
Upcoming fixtures with compelling storylines based on AZ's position, form, and what's at stake.
Summary
A European qualification battle sees AZ (5th, 28 pts) host NEC Nijmegen (4th, 29 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 1 position and 1 point, making this a must-win for AZ.
A position battle sees AZ (5th, 28 pts) host Ajax (3th, 33 pts) in a competitive fixture. With just 2 positions and 5 points separating them, this match could prove pivotal for AZ's season objectives.
A European qualification battle sees AZ (5th, 28 pts) host Sparta Rotterdam (8th, 26 pts) with European spots on the line.
A European qualification battle sees AZ (5th, 28 pts) visit FC Groningen (6th, 28 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 1 position and 0 points, making this a must-win for AZ.
A European qualification battle sees AZ (5th, 28 pts) host FC Twente (7th, 26 pts) with European spots on the line. These teams are separated by just 2 positions and 2 points, making this a must-win for AZ.
What is AZ's current position?
AZ is currently in position #5 with 28 points from 17 matches.
Who is AZ's top scorer?
Troy Parrott leads AZ with 9 goals this season.
How has AZ performed at home vs away?
AZ has earned 15 points at home and 13 points away. The team performs better at home.
What is AZ's goal difference?
AZ has a goal difference of +4, having scored 32 goals and conceded 28 goals.
How many clean sheets has AZ kept?
AZ has kept 4 clean sheets this season, averaging 0.24 clean sheets per game.
What is AZ's win rate?
AZ has a win rate of 47.1%, with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.
AZ is currently competing in the 2025/2026 season, sitting in position #5 with 28 points from 17 matches, achieving a record of 8 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses. The team averages 1.88 goals per game with a 47.1% win rate.
AZ has a goal difference of +4, having scored 32 goals and conceded 28 goals.Troy Parrott tops the scoring charts with 9 goals. Sven Mijnans leads in assists with 5, highlighting the creative talent throughout the team.
Home and away performance analysis shows that AZ has earned 15 home pointscompared to 13 away points. The team demonstrates a slight home advantage with a 0.4% difference.
Goal distribution analysis shows that matches with 4-5 goals represent the most common outcome, accounting for 35.3% of all matches. The highest-scoring match was Fortuna Sittard vs AZ, ending 4-3 with 7 total goals. The biggest victory margin came when AZ defeated FC Groningen 4-1 with a 3-goal margin. These statistics highlight the competitive nature and entertainment value of AZ's season.
This comprehensive analysis covers AZ's performance in the 2025/2026 season in Netherlands, providing detailed statistics and insights into the team's performance, player contributions, and competitive standing.