In a pre-season friendly on August 9, 2026, Stuttgart defeated Everton 3-1 at the MHPArena. Everton manager David Moyes started Ukrainian international Vitaliy Mykolenko, but with the team trailing 2-1, Moroccan youngster Adam Aznou replaced Mykolenko in the 76th minute.
Shortly after Aznou's introduction, Badredine Bouanani scored to seal Stuttgart's victory. The match was part of both teams' preparations for the upcoming season.
Aznou, a 20-year-old left-back, has been with Bayern Munich's youth system and is on loan at Stuttgart. His performance in this match could influence his playing time and future prospects, especially as Everton's defeat highlights defensive vulnerabilities that Aznou might exploit in future encounters.
No official statements have been made regarding Aznou's long-term plans, but his participation in such a high-profile friendly against an English Premier League side demonstrates his growing importance to Stuttgart.
