Nikolaos Athanasiou — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
left back · Rio Ave · POR-Primeira Liga · age 25 · €1.2m
Nikolaos Athanasiou is a dynamic left-back who excels in creating opportunities from wide positions, showcasing his ability to deliver accurate crosses and long balls. With a Sofascore rating in the top 45%, he stands out for his creativity, evidenced by his impressive rate of big chances created. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the past three seasons, making him a reliable presence on the pitch. While he may not contribute heavily in goal-scoring, his offensive contributions are pivotal to his team's attacking play.
Strengths
- Big chances created /90
- Accurate long balls /90
- Accurate crosses /90
- Aerial duels won %
Weaknesses
- Possession won in att. third /90
- Non-penalty goals /90
- Shots /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Nikolaos Athanasiou (left back) are John Tolkin, Giuseppe Pezzella, Youssef Enriquez, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Nikolaos Athanasiou play?
- Nikolaos Athanasiou plays as a left back for Rio Ave in the POR-Primeira Liga.
- What is Nikolaos Athanasiou's market value?
- Nikolaos Athanasiou's market value is €1.2m.
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