Lewis Schouten finally where he wants to be: 'AZ is simply my club'

The 22-year-old defender has become a regular starter at his boyhood club after years of patience, following teammates from AZ's Youth League through to the first team.

Lewis Schouten, a 22-year-old defender and Alkmaar native, has established himself as a key player for AZ after a long journey through the club's academy. The article profiles his development at the club where he has been a supporter since childhood, discussing the influence of former coach Michel Breuer and reflecting on how his teammates from AZ's successful Youth League team have progressed to the senior squad ahead of him. Schouten describes AZ as simply his club, having finally reached the position he always wanted within the organization.