M. Martens

Belgium · Manager · AZ Alkmaar

5y In management

3 Clubs

1 Countries

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previewMirror FootballEstablished source· 16 Sept 2026

Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar: How to watch the European tie

Sunderland host AZ Alkmaar at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats begin their first European campaign since 1973/74.

previewSky SportsOfficial source· 16 Sept 2026

Sunderland vs AZ Alkmaar: Europa League team news live

Sunderland host AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League, with live team news, stats and commentary.

previewThe GuardianOfficial source· 16 Sept 2026

Xhaka promises fire as Sunderland end 53-year European wait

Sunderland's captain is ready to bring the heat when the Wearsiders host AZ after more than half a century away from Europe.

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Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Maarten Martens
Born: 2 Jul 1984 (age 42)
Birthplace: Eeklo, Belgium
Nationality: Belgium
Clubs managed: 3
Current club: AZ Alkmaar

Overview

M. Martens (born 2 July 1984) is a Belgian football coach who is currently the manager of AZ. He has spent his entire coaching career with the Dutch club, having previously managed AZ II and AZ U19. Martens took charge of the senior team after progressing through the club's youth and reserve ranks.

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I clawed my way to the top but need a break - Azpilicueta
BBC Sport · 4 Oct 2026
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· 20 Aug 2026

Troy Parrott completes Real Betis move from AZ Alkmaar

Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott signs a five-year deal with Spanish side Real Betis.

match reportSky SportsOfficial source· 22 Jul 2026

Le Fee penalty gives Sunderland winning Europa League return

After 53 years away from Europe, Sunderland marked their comeback with a narrow home win.

BBC Sport · 4 Oct 2026

Wales aiming to prove they can thrive at top level

BBC Sport · 4 Oct 2026

'I stood between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola - their behaviour said it all'

Mirror Football · 4 Oct 2026

England's Starting 11 For Euro 2028 Was Predicted in 2023 - It Looks Interesting Now

GiveMeSport · 4 Oct 2026

Alan Shearer's stance on daughters dating as a second marries a rugby player

Mirror Football · 4 Oct 2026

'I know what Victoria Beckham is really like - I was team-mates with David'

Mirror Football · 4 Oct 2026

'I was a Man Utd flop after being dubbed Fergie's next gem – but I've no regrets'

Mirror Football · 4 Oct 2026

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