Vangelis Nikolaou
Greece
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Vangelis Nikolaou 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Vangelis Nikolaou has appeared in 18 Super League matches this season, totalling 465 minutes at an average rating of 5.47. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.60 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 19 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 19 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.58 | 73 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.80 | 40 |
| Chances created | 4 | 0.77 | 52 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 12 |
Vangelis Nikolaou has taken 3 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 155 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 19th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Vangelis Nikolaou has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 116 minutes. Vangelis Nikolaou has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 209 | 40.50 | 66 |
| Accurate passes | 173 | 33.50 | 65 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 58 |
| Long balls won | 11 | 2.13 | 65 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.19 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 38 | 7.35 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 27 | 5.23 | 66 |
Vangelis Nikolaou has completed 173 of 209 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 66th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.97 | 59 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 1.74 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 64 |
| Duels won | 24 | 4.65 | 38 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 1.35 | 74 |
| Touches | 308 | 59.60 | 71 |
| Possession lost | 67 | 12.97 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.77 | 41 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 1.16 | 26 |
| Dispossessed | 5 | 0.97 | 53 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vangelis Nikolaou completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 24 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 1.55 | 42 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.58 | 19 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.35 | 85 |
| Clearances | 12 | 2.32 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 40 | 7.74 | 100 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Vangelis Nikolaou makes 8 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 42nd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 0.97 | 10 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.19 | 38 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 11 | 2.13 | 13 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Vangelis Nikolaou has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
Super LeagueMainly right central midfielder (3 appearances), also at left back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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29 yrs
27 yrsVangelis Nikolaou previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 22 | 863 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14 | 6.35 |
About Vangelis Nikolaou
Super League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Super League, Vangelis Nikolaou has featured across 18 appearances (4 starts), totalling 465 minutes. Vangelis Nikolaou has attempted 3 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Vangelis Nikolaou has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). Vangelis Nikolaou has contributed 4 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Vangelis Nikolaou has registered 8 tackles (3 won), 7 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 173 from 209 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Vangelis Nikolaou has won 24 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
Vangelis Nikolaou has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 6.
About Vangelis Nikolaou
Vangelis Nikolaou is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Panaitolikos in the Super League, representing Greece. Vangelis Nikolaou is -footed and wears the number 77 shirt. Born on 3 June 2004.
Most recent appearance
Vangelis Nikolaou's most recent match was away at Asteras Tripolis on April 13th. Panaitolikos lost 1-2. Vangelis Nikolaou played 7 minutes with a match rating of 6.6.
Recent matches
- May 11th2-0 winvsKalamata(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 6th3-1 winvsAsteras Tripolis(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 13th1-2 lossvsAsteras Tripolis(7 mins, rating 6.6)
- November 16th1-1 drawatPanserraikos(90 mins, rating 6.94)
- August 23rd1-1 drawvsLarissa(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Vangelis Nikolaou and Panaitolikos are next in action on February 3rd against Levadiakos in the Super League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Levadiakos vs Panaitolikos match preview.
Teammates at Panaitolikos
Vangelis Nikolaou currently plays alongside Kosta Aleksic, Giannis Satsias, Christos Esketzis, Nikola Stajic, Adriano Bregou, Lampros Smyrlis, David Galiatsos, Moussa Djenepo, Athanasios Prodromitis, Yevgeniy Kucherenko, Vangelis Nikolaou, Novica Erakovic, Youssouph Badji, Charalampos Mavrias, Apostolos Apostolopoulos, Christian Manrique, Elias Olsson, Vasilios Xenopoulos, G. Granath, Lazar Kojic, Mahala Opoku, Efthymios Papazois, Diego Esteban, Amine Bassi, Salifou Soumah, Mateo Mejía, Michalis Pardalos and Marvelous Nakamba at Panaitolikos.