Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of right winger Femi Azeez from Millwall for a €14.6m fee in September 2026. The Nigerian wide man arrives as a left-footed option on the right, standing 181 cm and wearing the number 11. He is currently listed as out with a muscle injury, with an expected return in September. You can find his full profile and live match data on Sofascore.

Why Brighton moved for Azeez

Early-season numbers suggest Brighton wanted another winger who can work at tempo and deliver from the flank. Across two Premier League matches, Brighton have scored 7 and conceded 4, sitting ninth with 3 points. They average 73.5% possession and have completed 1,168 of 1,294 passes for 90% accuracy. That control has produced 36 shots, 12 on target and 11 big chances, with 7 created and 7 missed. It is a team that asks for constant width and service into the box.

Crossing volume is already high, with 54 total crosses and a 22.2% success rate. Adding a left-footed right winger who can vary his delivery gives Fabian Hurzeler another way to attack set blocks. Recent results underline the attacking intent, from a 4-0 win over Aston Villa to a 4-3 defeat at Chelsea. There is also European action in the legs after a 4-0 home win and a 0-0 away draw against Tromsø in the Europa Conference League playoff. Track Brighton’s season on their Sofascore team page and the Premier League hub.

What Azeez has shown so far

Azeez’s recent output with Millwall offers a neat snapshot of his skill set. In the Championship this season he logged 29 minutes with a Sofascore Rating of 6.5, creating 1 big chance and 1 key pass. He completed all 3 of his passes, sent in 4 crosses with 2 accurate, and hit a top speed of 29.19 km/h with 4 sprints. It was a small sample, but it showed clean delivery and quick acceleration on the right. He also contributed without the ball, losing 3 duels but keeping his positioning tidy.

In the EFL Cup he played 84 minutes and posted a Sofascore Rating of 6.8. He registered 2 shots, 1 on target, added 2 accurate crosses from 3, and made 4 tackles plus 1 interception. He won 7 total duels, including 6 on the ground, which points to a winger willing to press and recover. Looking back to League One 2024/25 with Reading, he recorded a Sofascore Rating of 7 in a 28-minute cameo, adding 2 successful dribbles and 1 key pass. The through line is consistent end product from wide areas and solid defensive contribution.

Impact on Millwall and the market

From Millwall’s view, the deal is significant business. Azeez arrived from Reading in August 2024 for about €1.2m and leaves two years later for €14.6m. That swing represents a major uplift on their initial investment. He exits after making early-season contributions in both the Championship and EFL Cup.

Those outings featured useful crossing figures, active dueling and ball recoveries. It is reasonable to see why a high-possession Premier League side valued his profile. For Millwall, the transfer marks the end of a short but profitable chapter. For Azeez, it is a jump to a club that spends long spells on the ball and looks for width to sustain attacks.

How he fits Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton

Brighton’s passing structure should suit a winger who can alternate between early crosses and cut-ins. The team has completed 618 accurate passes in the opposition half from 724 attempts, showing how often wide players receive and recycle possession. With 54 crosses in two league matches and a 22.2% success rate, there is space for another consistent crosser. Azeez’s recent 2-from-4 and 2-from-3 crossing games point to a reliable delivery. His defensive work rate also aligns with Brighton’s pressing metrics and need to sustain territory.

In duels, Brighton have won 48.9% so far, and an active wide presser helps lift that number. Azeez’s 4 tackles and 7 duels won in the EFL Cup are encouraging signs for transitions. With 7 league goals scored, Brighton are creating plenty of chances, but also missing opportunities, so additional high-quality service is welcome. Recent results against Aston Villa and Chelsea show both the ceiling and the areas to sharpen. You can follow Brighton’s match-by-match Sofascore Rating trend on their Sofascore page.

Availability and next steps

Azeez is currently out with a muscle injury, with an expected return in September 2026. That timing suggests patience before his first Premier League minutes in blue and white. Once available, he brings a left-footed threat from the right, set-piece quality and a willingness to press. His pace spikes are useful in wide transitions and for hitting early crosses into runners.

Brighton’s schedule spans the Premier League and European qualifiers, so any added depth in wide areas counts. The club’s average Sofascore Rating sits at 7.32 in the league so far, and competition for places should keep standards high. When he is back, look for cameo minutes to build rhythm before larger roles. Keep an eye on Azeez’s status, match involvement and Sofascore Rating on his Sofascore profile and the Premier League page.

Brighton get a winger who fits their high-possession approach and adds real crossing accuracy. Millwall register a strong sale after a shrewd 2024 move. The next step is simple: get Azeez fit and into the groove at the Amex. Then we can judge the deal where it matters most, on the pitch.