Players like Giannis Papanikolaou
CDM/CMÇaykur Rizespor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiannis Papanikolaou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Giannis Papanikolaou are Noah Naujoks, Idrissa Touré, Novatus Miroshi. Doppel rates Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) a 82/100 overall match — 79/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Reisinho scores 80/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Giannis Papanikolaou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 79 | 82 |
| 2 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Thomas Van den Beltsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.4m | 83 | 80 |
| 5 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 79 | 80 |
| 6 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Miguel Reisinhosimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €500k | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giannis Papanikolaou
≈ 100% Giannis Papanikolaou · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Giannis Papanikolaou · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Giannis Papanikolaou · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Giannis Papanikolaou?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Giannis Papanikolaou, with a 82/100 overall match. Idrissa Touré and Novatus Miroshi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Giannis Papanikolaou?
Yes. Miguel Reisinho (Boavista) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Giannis Papanikolaou?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Giannis Papanikolaou's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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