Ghanaian forward Ibrahim Sadiq starred in AZ Alkmaar's 9-1 thrashing of Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie after contributing three goals in the thrilling encounter.

The former Ghana U17 winger is enjoying a blistering start to the new season, making his fifth league appearance on Saturday against Heerenveen.

Osman assisted Troy Parrott in two of his four goals during a dominant home display by the former Dutch champions. The Ghanaian forward then registered his name on the scoresheet with a 72nd-minute strike.

Sven Mijnans opened the scoring for the hosts after just four minutes, but Heerenveen responded through Luuk Brouwers 15 minutes later.

Parrott then went on a rampage, scoring four goals in 33 minutes before Sadiq, Mexx Meerdink, Kristijan Belic, and Zico Buurmeester sealed victory for AZ Alkmaar.

Sadiq was replaced by Dutch-born Ghanaian Jayden Addai with 15 minutes remaining.

Meanwhile, Dutch-Ghanaian goalkeeper Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro played the entire match for AZ.