The 2022-23 campaign delivered a season of dramatic European adventure and strong domestic performance for AZ Alkmaar. The Cheeseheads, under manager Pascal Jansen, clinched a crucial 4th-place Eredivisie finish and mounted an unforgettable run to the UEFA Europa Conference League Semi-finals. Spearheading the charge was the prolific Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis, whose 12 league goals anchored their attack throughout a memorable European journey.