Players who played for AZ Alkmaar and Sparta Rotterdam
10 players have played for both AZ Alkmaar and Sparta Rotterdam, according to Wikidata. The best known include Louis van Gaal, Bruno Martins Indi and Haris Medunjanin. 8 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Louis van Gaal. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1978 (Louis van Gaal), the most recent in 2020 (Bruno Martins Indi).
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The full list (10 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | AZ Alkmaar | Sparta Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis van Gaal | Midfielder | Kingdom of the Netherlands | 1986–1987 | 1978–1986 |
| Bruno Martins Indi | Defender | Netherlands | 2020–2025 | since 2025 |
| Haris Medunjanin | Midfielder | Netherlands, Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2004–2008 | 2006–2007 |
| Kew Jaliens | Defender | Netherlands | 2004–2011 | 1996–1999 |
| Danny Koevermans | Forward | Netherlands | 2005–2007 | 2000–2005 |
| James Holland | Midfielder | Australia | 2009–2012 | 2011–2012 |
| Nick Viergever | Defender | Netherlands | 2010–2014 | 2008–2010 |
| Ali El Khattabi | Forward | Morocco | 2001–2005 | 1995–2001 |
| David Mendes da Silva | Midfielder | Netherlands | 2006–2010 | 1999–2004 |
| Nourdin Boukhari | Midfielder | Morocco | 2007 | 1999–2015 |
Players ranked from best known to least known (number of language editions of their Wikipedia page). Data from Wikidata: spotted a mistake? Let us know.