Finn Azaz has emerged as one of the Championship’s most productive creators this season, with 16 chances generated in open play leaving him second only to Jarrod Bowen in the division.
That number stands out even more because Azaz has also contributed seven league goal contributions, giving Southampton a midfielder who is supplying both creativity and end product. For a player who needed time to settle after his summer move from Boro, the return is a sign that he is now finding his rhythm at St. Mary’s.
Azaz’s start on the South Coast has been a steady one rather than a sudden burst, but the current numbers suggest real impact under Tonda Eckert. Across 48 games on the South Coast, he has amassed 28 goal contributions, which underlines the consistency he has built since arriving.
Southampton’s forward line, with Cyle Larin and Leo Scienza among the options around him, gives Azaz more targets to work with, but his own chance creation has been the standout. Creating 16 open-play chances while sitting just behind Jarrod Bowen in the Championship is a strong marker for any attacking midfielder, and it points to a player who is doing more than simply linking play.
There is also a broader backdrop around Tonda Eckert, with speculation at the time of publication linking him with a possible FA ban over his involvement in Spygate. That uncertainty adds another layer to Southampton’s situation, although Azaz’s form remains a positive in the middle of it.
For Southampton, the key takeaway is simple: Azaz is providing elite-level chance creation in a league where that kind of output can tilt matches. And if he keeps producing at this rate, he becomes an even more important part of what the club are trying to build.
For more context on Azaz’s wider availability picture, Southampton also recently noted that Jander’s injury is nothing major and Finn Azaz could be back for Colchester - Southampton F.c.
