Who should replace Nikolaos Athanasiou?
LB/LMRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolaos Athanasiou's profile ↗
Nikolaos Athanasiou is a left-back/left midfielder for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, aged 25, with a market value of €1m. For those searching for the best replacement for Athanasiou, John Tolkin from Holstein Kiel offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Marlon from Grêmio and Giuseppe Pezzella from Cremonese also provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 78/100 and 81/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlonsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 29 | €3.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Ludwig Augustinssonsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 32 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Berkay Yılmazsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €6.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Zakaria Arisssimilar↗ | Bastia | 22 | €1.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Lucas Pitonsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 26 | €5.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Tobías Ostchegasimilar↗ | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | 28 | €200k | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolaos Athanasiou
≈ 100% Nikolaos Athanasiou · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikolaos Athanasiou?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marlon (Grêmio) does the closest job to Nikolaos Athanasiou, at 92/100 on profile. John Tolkin and Giuseppe Pezzella follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nikolaos Athanasiou?
Yes — Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nikolaos Athanasiou?
Doppel learns Nikolaos Athanasiou's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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