The 2020-21 campaign delivered a season of dramatic mid-season turbulence and powerful resilience for AZ Alkmaar, as the Cheeseheads ultimately secured a critical 3rd-place finish in the Eredivisie. After a turbulent start that saw a managerial change, new boss Pascal Jansen guided the team to a phenomenal second half of the season. Leading the charge was the prolific young duo of Myron Boadu and talismanic captain Teun Koopmeiners, who both struck 15 league goals apiece in a campaign built on an attacking resurgence and a crucial run of 17 wins from their last 24 matches.