The 2018-19 campaign for AZ Alkmaar, under the guidance of manager John van den Brom, delivered a strong 4th-place finish in the Eredivisie, securing a coveted spot in the Europa League qualifying rounds. Leading the attack and midfield was their dynamic young captain, Guus Til, whose 12 crucial goals anchored the side. The Cheeseheads also enjoyed a successful run to the KNVB Cup semi-finals, with the emergence of young talents like Calvin Stengs and Teun Koopmeiners hinting at the brilliant seasons that were just around the corner.