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 chances and delivering precise crosses. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 45% of his peers, he showcases notable strengths in big chances created and accurate long balls, making him a valuable asset in attack. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, further underlining his reliability on the pitch. While he may not be a prolific scorer, his contributions in build-up play and crossing make him a key figure in his team's offensive strategy.
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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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Nikolaos Athanasiou?
- 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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