Michael Buskermolen

Michael Buskermolen (born 2 March 1972) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played for AZ for his entire professional career.

Michael Buskermolen

Personal information
Full name	Michael Buskermolen
Date of birth	(1972-03-02) 2 March 1972 (age 53)
Place of birth	Leimuiden, Netherlands
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Youth career
	RKDES
1988–1990	AZ
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1990–2006	AZ	399	(52)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

He spent all of his sixteen-year career at AZ, initially appearing for first team in the 1990–91 campaign. Buskermolen is also called "Mr. AZ"^[1] for his ultimate faithfulness.

A left-sided midfielder, Buskermolen played 399 league games for AZ following his debut and later worked in AZ's youth department. His final appearance was as a substitute in the 5-0 defeat of RBC Roosendaal on February 7, 2006.^[2]

Personal life

Buskermolen has lived almost his entire life in the village of Kudelstaart, where his father grew roses.^[3] After retiring as a player, Buskermolen coached the AZ youth teams until 2015, when he finally decided to leave the club^[1] and start his own football school in Kudelstaart.^[4]