Two Femi Azeez qualities that could transform Hull City’s attack

Hull City have joined the race to sign Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez after his outstanding 2025/26 campaign with Millwall, Afrik-Foot reports.

The newly promoted Premier League side are understood to be actively exploring a move for the 25-year-old, who contributed 11 goals and seven assists to help Millwall reach the Championship play-offs before starring for Nigeria at the Unity Cup.

While Millwall remain determined to keep one of their most influential players and are expected to demand around £30 million, Hull’s interest underlines how highly Azeez is now regarded.

For a club preparing for the challenge of Premier League survival, the Nigerian possesses two key attributes capable of immediately improving Hull City’s attack.

Two Femi Azeez qualities that can transform Hull City

1. End product in the final third

The biggest attraction is Azeez’s consistent ability to influence matches through goals and assists.

His return of 11 goals and seven assists in 37 Championship appearances placed him among the division’s most productive wingers, while his performances were good enough to earn recognition in the EFL Championship Team of the Season.

He carried that form into international football. On his Super Eagles debut at the Unity Cup, Azeez announced himself with two goals before adding an assist later in the tournament, proving his club performances were no fluke.

Hull City are unlikely to dominate possession against most Premier League opponents, meaning they need attackers capable of making decisive contributions from limited opportunities.

Azeez has consistently demonstrated that efficiency, turning half-chances into goals while also creating opportunities for teammates.

His ability to produce tangible output rather than simply impressive dribbling makes him an ideal fit for a team expected to spend significant periods without the ball.

2. Pace and versatility in transition

Equally valuable is Azeez’s tactical flexibility. Although naturally a winger, the Nigerian is comfortable operating on either flank and can also play across the attacking line when required.

That versatility would give Sergej Jakirovic multiple tactical options throughout a demanding Premier League campaign.

More importantly, Azeez thrives in transition, a feat most lower-tier Premier League sides field because they usually sit deep and wait to hit on the break.

His acceleration, willingness to drive directly at defenders and ability to carry the ball over long distances make him particularly dangerous on counter-attacks.

Hull’s likely game plan against many Premier League sides will involve defending compactly before breaking quickly into space.

Azeez’s explosive pace perfectly complements that approach, allowing the Tigers to turn defensive recoveries into goalscoring opportunities within seconds.

His versatility also means Hull would not be predictable. Whether deployed as an inverted winger or even in a more advanced attacking role, the Super Eagles international offers tactical flexibility that few Championship wingers possess.

Should Hull succeed in convincing Millwall to negotiate, Azeez would arrive not simply as another squad player but as a player capable of transforming the Tigers’ attack through his proven end product and devastating ability to find the back of the net.