Players like Anouar El Azzouzi
CM/CDM/CBFortuna Düsseldorf · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnouar El Azzouzi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Anouar El Azzouzi are Stije Resink, Jo Jin-ho, Matias Galarza. Doppel rates Stije Resink (Almere City FC) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jo Jin-ho scores 86/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Anouar El Azzouzi is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning duels, as evidenced by his elite rankings in tackles, interceptions, and duels won per 90 minutes. While his overall quality ranks in the lower percentiles, his durability and reliability are noteworthy, with just six games missed over the last three seasons. El Azzouzi's ability to dominate in the midfield makes him a valuable asset for Fortuna Düsseldorf, providing a solid foundation for the team's defensive structure.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Anouar El Azzouzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Jo Jin-hosimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 23 | €900k | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Sandi Lovrićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Anouar El Azzouzi
≈ 100% Anouar El Azzouzi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Anouar El Azzouzi · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Anouar El Azzouzi · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Anouar El Azzouzi?
By Doppel's fit score, Stije Resink (Almere City FC) is the closest profile to Anouar El Azzouzi, with a 85/100 overall match. Jo Jin-ho and Matias Galarza are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Anouar El Azzouzi?
Yes. Jo Jin-ho (Konyaspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Anouar El Azzouzi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Anouar El Azzouzi's 2025/26 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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