Marijn Beuker (37), Head of Performance & Development at AZ, is leaving Alkmaar for an adventure in Scotland. Beuker, who is regarded as ‘one of the leading figures when it comes to player development’, will join Queen’s Park FC.
A remarkable move, as Queen’s Park plays at the second tier in Scotland. The club is lyrical about Beuker’s qualities and speaks of a ‘hugely exciting appointment’. Queen’s Park is delighted to have him bring his player development expertise to Scotland. Beuker becomes Director of Football Operations at the club.
Beuker is seen as an ‘innovative thinker’ when it comes to player development. His work at AZ was much appreciated by his colleagues. Beuker was under contract in Alkmaar for fifteen years. During that period, AZ managed to grow into a club where several talents managed to break through from the youth academy.
“I am proud that I can take this new step”, says Beuker in a first reaction to Queen’s Park club website. “The ambition of the club is to make a well-thought-out plan to make an impact in modern football in the coming years. That plan appealed to me enormously. I see many opportunities to achieve the goals with Queen’s Park. I will go there together working with the rest of the staff.”
???? All the best, Marijn!
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– AZ (@AZAlkmaar) November 30, 2021
