Players like Julien Anziani
CM/CAMPau FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulien Anziani's profile ↗
Julien Anziani is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Pau FC in Ligue 2. In the 2025/26 season, he made 13 appearances, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists over 964 minutes. Players similar to Anziani include Rafael Bauzà from Mirandés with a fit score of 82/100, and Mathis Servais from KV Mechelen, who has a fit score of 80/100.
About Julien Anziani
Julien Anziani is a versatile attacking midfielder who excels in creating opportunities through accurate crossing and effective shooting. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his positional peers, he showcases his quality on the pitch, contributing significantly with four goals this season. His durability is impressive, as he has not missed a match in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability. While he may need to improve his possession-winning metrics, his ability to dribble and deliver precise crosses makes him a valuable asset in the final third.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julien Anziani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Victor Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €900k | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julien Anziani
≈ 100% Julien Anziani · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Julien Anziani · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Julien Anziani · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julien Anziani?
By Doppel's fit score, Rafael Bauzà (Mirandés) is the closest profile to Julien Anziani, with a 82/100 overall match. Mathis Servais and Andrea Franzoni are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julien Anziani?
Yes. Odysseus Velanas (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
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