Teun Koopmeiners

Dutch footballer, AZ Alkmaar captain

Teun Koopmeiners - Dutch footballer, AZ Alkmaar captain
Born

February 28th, 1998
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Teun Koopmeiners is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. He began his career with AZ Alkmaar, progressing through the youth ranks and making his first-team debut in 2017. His leadership qualities led to his appointment as team captain. In the 2020-2021 season, he played a crucial role in helping the team secure a spot in European competitions. Additionally, he has represented the Netherlands at various youth levels and made his debut for the senior national team in 2021, contributing to their efforts in international tournaments.

Captained AZ Alkmaar

Debuted for the Netherlands national team

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