Ndong Gisela
Journalist kick 442.com – Cameroon
At just 24, Adnan Aziz is quietly building a career that reflects patience, resilience, and relentless ambition. Born on January 1, 2002, the Beninese forward has carved a steady path through three footballing cultures—Benin, France, and Italy—emerging as one of the most promising attacking profiles of his generation.
Standing at 1.85 meters and blessed with explosive pace and physical power, Aziz combines the raw attributes of a modern striker with the adaptability of a wide attacker. Right-footed and comfortable wearing either the No. 7 or 17 shirt, he operates as both an out-and-out centre forward and a dynamic winger, a versatility that has become central to his growing reputation.
Roots in Benin: Where the Journey Began
Aziz’s football education started at home. With Soleil FC and later Tchemabi FC, he developed the foundations of his game—acceleration over short distances, intelligent movement off the ball, and a natural instinct for goal. Coaches quickly noticed his ability to stretch defenses and attack space, traits that would later define his style abroad.
The French Classroom
In 2019, his career took a decisive turn when he moved to France, joining Angers MFC before continuing at Saumur Olympique. It was there that his game matured tactically.
He learned the discipline of pressing from the front, the timing of diagonal runs, and the importance of efficiency inside the penalty area. The French experience transformed him from a raw talent into a structured attacking weapon, capable of contributing both with and without the ball.
Italy: Strength, Consistency, Identity
By 2022, Aziz arrived in Italy to join ASD Juvenilia Roseto, a move that would shape his identity as a striker. Italian football demanded more: physical battles, tactical awareness, and mental resilience over 90 minutes.
Season after season, he improved:
• stronger hold-up play,
• sharper finishing in tight spaces,
• better transitions from defense to attack,
• and consistency across full matches.
The numbers tell part of the story—73 career matches, 36 goals—but they hardly capture his influence: stretching defensive lines, creating space for teammates, and leading the press from the front.
Wearing Benin’s Colors
His progress has not gone unnoticed at home. Aziz has already been pre-selected for Benin’s U23 national team and has found the net in an international friendly—an early milestone hinting at senior national team ambitions.
A New Chapter Beckons: Nigeria
Now, another door is opening.
Adnan Aziz is on the verge of joining the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), one of Africa’s most demanding and competitive championships. The agreement is complete, with only final administrative steps remaining.
For Aziz, the move represents more than a transfer—it is a statement of intent. A chance to test himself against elite African defenders, to gain continental exposure, and to accelerate his journey toward the highest levels of the game.
More Than Statistics
What defines Adnan Aziz is not only his goals, but his trajectory: a young man who left home, adapted to new languages and footballing philosophies, and steadily refined his craft.
With experience in three countries, growing international recognition, and a decisive move to Nigeria ahead, he stands as a symbol of modern African football ambition—patient, mobile, and global.
If his upward curve continues, Adnan Aziz may soon be more than a promising name in databases and scouting reports. He may become one of Benin’s most recognizable attacking exports of the decade.
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