The 2017-18 campaign delivered a superb season for AZ Alkmaar as the Cheeseheads secured a magnificent 3rd-place finish in the Eredivisie, booking a coveted spot in European football. Leading the charge was the sensational Alireza Jahanbakhsh, whose 21 goals earned him the Eredivisie Topscorer award. It was a standout year that marked the club's continued push for the top of Dutch football and remains a defining chapter in the club's modern history.