Merijn Zeeman

General Manager of AZ Alkmaar with a background as Sporting Director at Team Visma; experienced in applying data-driven and culture-change approaches from cycling to football to help smaller-budget teams outsmart richer rivals.

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Nov 10, 2025 • 47min

Merijn Zeeman: Outsmarting the opposition at AZ Alkmaar

In this podcast, Merijn Zeeman, the General Manager of AZ Alkmaar and former Sporting Director at Team Visma, shares insights from his unique journey in sports. He discusses how he creatively applied lessons from cycling, including data-driven strategies, to elevate AZ Alkmaar despite budget constraints. Merijn elaborates on fostering a collaborative team culture, innovative training approaches, and the importance of talent development over individual superstars. His partnership with Teamworks also highlights how data is revolutionizing football strategies and operations.

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