Who should replace Finn Azaz?
CAM/LWSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFinn Azaz's profile ↗
Finn Azaz is an attacking midfielder/left winger for Southampton in the Championship, with 45 appearances, 11 goals, and 8 assists in the 2025/26 season. For clubs seeking the best replacement for Azaz, Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal also presents a viable option with a fit score of 85/100.
Best replacements for Finn Azaz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Igor Paixãosimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 26 | €33m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Zuriko Davitashvilisimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 25 | €12m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Mohamed Amourasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €22m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Wilfried Gnontosimilar↗ | Leeds United | 23 | €17m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €68m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Finn Azaz
≈ 100% Finn Azaz · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Finn Azaz · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Finn Azaz · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Finn Azaz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sami Ouaissa (NEC Nijmegen) does the closest job to Finn Azaz, at 94/100 on profile. Igor Paixão and Álex Berenguer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Finn Azaz?
Yes — Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €4.1m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Finn Azaz?
Doppel learns Finn Azaz's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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