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FINN AZAZ
Full Name: Finn Isaac Azaz
Born: 07 September 2000
1. Came from: Aston Villa Went to: Aston Villa
1. First game: 30 July 2022 Last game: 07 May 2023
2. Came from: Aston Villa Went to: Aston Villa
2. First game: 05 August 2023 Last game: 01 January 2024
Appearances: 67 (47/20) Goals: 15
London-born Azaz became the Pilgrims’ third acquisition of the 2022 close season when he arrived on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.
Azaz entered the youth system at West Bromwich Albion at the age of nine, and nine years later, in July 2019, he signed his first professional contract. Twelve months on, he began a season-long loan at Cheltenham Town, where he played 44 times and helped the Robins to top the 2020-21 League Two table.
In July 2021 the highly regarded prospect disappointed Baggies' fans by joining local rivals Aston Villa, and was immediately sent on loan to Newport County. With seven goals in 45 appearances, he impressed so much at Rodney Parade that he was named the League Two Young Player of the Season, and was also rewarded with a place in the division's Team of the Season.
The 21-year-old midfielder arrived at Home Park in July 2022 and was described as 'creative and exciting' as he began his third consecutive season away from his parent club. It didn't take long for him to make his mark as he scored the crucial goal for Argyle in their opening day home win against Barnsley. By the time Azaz suffered a broken ankle against Shrewsbury in October 2022, he had added a further five goals and numerous assists to his tally including a brace at MK Dons and a goal of the season contender at Bristol Rovers. He returned to action at Ipswich in mid-January and added two more goals before the end of the season including the final goal of the campaign as Argyle secured the League One title at Port Vale.
Azaz returned to Argyle at the start of the 2023-24 season, once again on a season-long loan. He swiftly re-established himself as one of the team's most consistent performers in a free-scoring lineup that allowed him to regularly showcase his creativity. Classy strikes against Norwich and Middlesbrough endeared him further to the Home Park faithful while a wonder goal on New Year's Day against Watford raised his already prolific profile further. To the dismay of the Green Army, two days later, Azaz was recalled to Villa Park amid rumours of a permanent move to Middlesbrough, ending an 18-month stint with the Pilgrims that saw him contribute 15 goals and 15 assists in 66 appearances.
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