Players like Anouar El Azzouzi
CM/CDM/CBPEC Zwolle · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnouar El Azzouzi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Anouar El Azzouzi are Muammer Sarıkaya, Miguel Reisinho, Pepelu. Doppel rates Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) a 86/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Muammer Sarıkaya scores 86/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Anouar El Azzouzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Miguel Reisinhosimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 84 |
| 6 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 80 | 83 |
* 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: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Anouar El Azzouzi · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Anouar El Azzouzi · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anouar El Azzouzi?
By Doppel's fit score, Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Anouar El Azzouzi, with a 86/100 overall match. Miguel Reisinho and Pepelu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Anouar El Azzouzi?
Yes. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Anouar El Azzouzi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Anouar El Azzouzi's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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