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 October 2026.
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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, 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↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 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↗ | Banfield | 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 closest look-alike to Nikolaos Athanasiou?
Statistically, John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel) is the closest look-alike to Nikolaos Athanasiou — a 84/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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