Players like Nikolaos Athanasiou
LB/LMRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolaos Athanasiou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nikolaos Athanasiou are John Tolkin, Giuseppe Pezzella, Youssef Enriquez. Doppel rates John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexander Rossipal scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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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, Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nikolaos Athanasiou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | David Zalazarsimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 24 | €300k | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolaos Athanasiou
≈ 100% Nikolaos Athanasiou · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nikolaos Athanasiou · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nikolaos Athanasiou · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikolaos Athanasiou?
By Doppel's fit score, John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel) is the closest profile to Nikolaos Athanasiou, with a 84/100 overall match. Giuseppe Pezzella and Youssef Enriquez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikolaos Athanasiou?
Yes. Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nikolaos Athanasiou?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nikolaos Athanasiou's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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