Dave Jacobus Hendrikus Maria Kwakman (born 7 August 2004) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a midfielder for club AZ.
Early life Kwakman comes from Volendam and lived a few houses away from fellow professional Joey Veerman growing up. Kwakman started playing under-12 football for RKAV Volendam.
Club career Kwakman signed his first contract with AZ Alkmaar in March 2021 keeping him to the club until the summer of 2024. He was part of the AZ under-18 side that won a league and cup double in the 2021–22 season.
Kwakman made his professional debut for Jong AZ on the 5 September, 2022 against FC Dordrecht at home in the Eerste Divisie in a 3–1 victory.
In April 2023 he played in the 2022-23 UEFA Youth League final against Hajduk Split as AZ ran out 5–0 winners.
On 20 January 2025, Kwakman moved on loan to Groningen.
On 11 January 2026, he was loaned by his hometown club Volendam.
International career In March 2020 he was called up to the Dutch under-16 squad. In September 2022 Kwakman was representing the Dutch U19 team.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJong AZ2022–23Eerste Divisie160———1602023–24281———2812024–25100———100Total541———541AZ2023–24Eredivisie30———302024–25502030—1002025–26600060—1202026–277100101091Total2112010010341Groningen (loan) 2024–25Eredivisie152———152Volendam (loan)2025–26Eredivisie10020—20140Career total100440100301174
Honours AZ Johan Cruyff Shield: 2026
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