Cheaper alternatives to Anouar El Azzouzi
CM/CDM/CBFortuna Düsseldorf · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnouar El Azzouzi's profile ↗
Anouar El Azzouzi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to El Azzouzi, consider Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, who has a fit score of 88/100 and a market value of €1m, or Frederik Schmahl of SV 07 Elversberg, with a fit score of 87/100, also valued at €1m. Other budget options include Manolo Portanova and Jo Jin-ho, both with competitive fit scores and lower market values.
12 cheaper alternatives to Anouar El Azzouzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 88 |
| 2 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 87 | 86 |
| 4 | Jo Jin-hosimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 23 | €900k | 96 | 86 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 86 |
| 6 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Derby County | 25 | €600k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 85 |
| 11 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anouar El Azzouzi
≈ 100% Anouar El Azzouzi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Anouar El Azzouzi · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Anouar El Azzouzi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Anouar El Azzouzi?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 86/100 match to Anouar El Azzouzi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Anouar El Azzouzi?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Anouar El Azzouzi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Anouar El Azzouzi's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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