Giannis Papanikolaou
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Match-by-match stats
Giannis Papanikolaou 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Giannis Papanikolaou has appeared in 30 Super Lig matches this season, totalling 1,839 minutes at an average rating of 6.66. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super Lig midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.00 | 23 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 26 |
| Shots | 22 | 1.10 | 39 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.10 | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 9.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 92 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.10 | 58 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 0.73 | 73 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.29 | 37 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 76 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.70 | 28 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.59 | 34 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 24 |
Giannis Papanikolaou has taken 22 shots with 2 on target (9% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 84 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 39th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Giannis Papanikolaou has 0 assists and 15 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 153 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 752 | 36.80 | 57 |
| Accurate passes | 634 | 31.00 | 57 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Long balls won | 39 | 1.91 | 60 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.05 | 18 |
| Backward passes | 97 | 4.75 | 11 |
| Passes (final third) | 81 | 3.96 | 41 |
Giannis Papanikolaou has completed 634 of 752 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 57th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.44 | 26 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 0.78 | 17 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 66 |
| Duels won | 107 | 5.24 | 60 |
| Aerials won | 30 | 1.47 | 90 |
| Touches | 1050 | 51.40 | 46 |
| Possession lost | 159 | 7.78 | 10 |
| Dribbled past | 19 | 0.93 | 66 |
| Fouls won | 20 | 0.98 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.39 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 0.78 | 14 |
Giannis Papanikolaou completes 9 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 107 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 50 | 2.45 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 32 | 1.57 | 83 |
| Interceptions | 26 | 1.27 | 81 |
| Clearances | 67 | 3.28 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 76 | 3.72 | 27 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.05 | 76 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.10 | 85 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.05 | 90 |
Giannis Papanikolaou makes 50 tackles and 26 interceptions , adding 67 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 33 | 1.62 | 61 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.29 | 65 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.05 | 94 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.10 | 56 |
| Fouls per card | 4.71 | n/a | 35 |
| Foul involvements | 53 | 2.59 | 37 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Giannis Papanikolaou has committed 33 fouls and received 6 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
Super LigMainly left defensive midfielder (8 appearances), also at central midfielder (6) and right defensive midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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E. Bulut
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B. Keser29 yrs
M. Mor Faye
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G. Papanikolaou
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I. Olawoyin
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T. Antalyalı31 yrs#14
M. Buljubasic
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Q. Laci
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E. Emre Aydın21 yrs
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Giannis Papanikolaou previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 22 | 1,590 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 6.27 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ekstraklasa | 17 | 1,110 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 6.68 |
 Champions League | 7 | 630 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 4.11 |
 Europa League | 2 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.35 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 31 | 2,490 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 67 | 7.08 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 519 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 26 | 2,111 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 49 | 7.07 |
| Europa Conference League | 6 | 470 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Giannis Papanikolaou
Super Lig 2025/2026 season
This season in the Super Lig, Giannis Papanikolaou has scored 1 goal across 30 appearances (22 starts), totalling 1839 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Giannis Papanikolaou has attempted 22 shots with 2 on target, a 9% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Giannis Papanikolaou has created 12 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (56% success rate). Giannis Papanikolaou has contributed 15 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Giannis Papanikolaou has registered 50 tackles (32 won), 26 interceptions, and 67 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 634 from 752 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Giannis Papanikolaou has won 107 of 191 total duels.
Discipline
Giannis Papanikolaou has received 6 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 33 fouls and winning 20.
About Giannis Papanikolaou
Giannis Papanikolaou is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Rizespor in the Super Lig, representing Greece. Giannis Papanikolaou is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 18 November 1998.
Most recent appearance
Giannis Papanikolaou's most recent match was away at Beşiktaş on December 21st. Rizespor drew 2-2. Giannis Papanikolaou played 30 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.78.
Recent matches
- December 21st2-2 drawvsBeşiktaş(30 mins, rating 6.78)
- July 18th4-0 lossatEyüpspor(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 19th3-2 winvsKonyaspor(18 mins, rating 6.64)
- November 13th2-0 lossatKayserispor(83 mins, rating 6.47)
- April 23rd2-2 drawatFenerbahçe(8 mins, rating 6.22)
Teammates at Rizespor
Giannis Papanikolaou currently plays alongside Eren Emre Aydın, Emrecan Bulut, Ibrahim Olawoyin, Hüseyincan Kırıkcı, Mithat Pala, Habil Özbakır, Zakaria Ariss, Taha Şahin, Khusniddin Alikulov, Valentin Mihăilă, Dal Varesanovic, Siaka Bakayoko, Yahia Fofana, Anıl Yaşar, Qazim Laci, Zafer Görgen, Muhamed Buljubasic, Altin Zeqiri, Ali Sowe, Modibo Sagnan, Furkan Orak, Attila Mocsi, T. Antalyalı, Adedire Mebude, Benhur Keser, Mame Mor Faye, Giannis Papanikolaou, Efe Doğan and Erdem Canpolat at Rizespor.