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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