Giannis Papanikolaou stats
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G. Papanikolaou
Widzew LodzMidfielder
G. Papanikolaou vs Górnik Zabrze
6 games playedGiannis Papanikolaou's next match is on Friday at 19:30 against Górnik Zabrze. See how Giannis Papanikolaou did in earlier matches against Górnik Zabrze.
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Widzew Lodz v Górnik Zabrze, FridayWhat Górnik Zabrze allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats8 appearances at LCDM against Górnik Zabrze in their last 20 matches; league average from the Ekstraklasa.
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As a defensive midfielder, Giannis Papanikolaou has appeared in 7 Ekstraklasa matches this season, totalling 429 minutes at an average rating of 6.77. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ekstraklasa midfielders.
Attacking stats
Giannis Papanikolaou has taken 8 shots with 2 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 54 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.2 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 67th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Giannis Papanikolaou has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 143 minutes. Giannis Papanikolaou has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Giannis Papanikolaou has completed 171 of 209 passes at 82% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Giannis Papanikolaou completes 1 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 31 duels .
Defending stats
Giannis Papanikolaou makes 14 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 12 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 96th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Giannis Papanikolaou has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
EkstraklasaMainly defensive midfielder (3 appearances), also at central midfielder (1) and right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Widzew Lodz squad
M. Fornalczyk
23 yrs#7
D. Males
25 yrs#19A. Klukowski
19 yrs#20
K. Świderski29 yrs#28
S. Biuk
23 yrs#79I. Vermeșan
20 yrs#90
P. Bóia
28 yrs#98
S. Bergier26 yrs#99
J. Shehu
28 yrs#6
E. Kornvig
26 yrs#8
F. Álvarez
28 yrs#10
L. Selahi
27 yrs#18
L. Lerager33 yrs#21G. Papanikolaou
27 yrs#32S. Czyż25 yrs#55
D. Silva
26 yrs#80
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23 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 30 | 1,839 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 50 | 6.66 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Lig | 22 | 1,590 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 6.27 |
2023/2024
| 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 League2022/2023
| 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 | - |
2021/2022
| 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 | - |
About Giannis Papanikolaou
Ekstraklasa 2026/2027 season
This season in the Ekstraklasa, Giannis Papanikolaou has featured across 7 appearances (5 starts), totalling 429 minutes. Giannis Papanikolaou has attempted 8 shots with 2 on target, a 25% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.19 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Giannis Papanikolaou has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (25% success rate). Giannis Papanikolaou has contributed 3 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Giannis Papanikolaou has registered 14 tackles (10 won), 4 interceptions, and 12 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 171 from 209 pass attempts, a 82% pass accuracy rate. Giannis Papanikolaou has won 31 of 61 total duels.
Discipline
Giannis Papanikolaou has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 7.
About Giannis Papanikolaou
Giannis Papanikolaou is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for Widzew Lodz in the Ekstraklasa, representing Greece. Giannis Papanikolaou is right-footed and wears the number 32 shirt. Born on 18 November 1998.
Most recent appearance
Giannis Papanikolaou's most recent match was at home against Wisła Kraków on October 11th. Widzew Lodz drew 0-0. Giannis Papanikolaou played 46 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.18.
Recent matches
- October 11th0-0 drawvsWisła Kraków(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.18)
- June 8th2-1 lossatPiast Gliwice(73 mins, rating 6.68)
- November 20th2-2 drawvsWieczysta Kraków(86 mins, rating 7)
- January 31st1-1 drawatLegia Warszawa(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- November 13th0-0 drawvsRadomiak Radom(90 mins, rating 7.49)
Next fixture
Giannis Papanikolaou and Widzew Lodz are next in action on December 10th against Górnik Zabrze in the Ekstraklasa. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Widzew Lodz vs Górnik Zabrze match preview.
Teammates at Widzew Lodz
Giannis Papanikolaou currently plays alongside Franciszek Golański, Dani Silva, Lukas Lerager, Christopher Cheng, Jan Krzywanski, Mario García, Ricardo Visus, Ioan Vermeșan, Karol Świderski, Juljan Shehu, Fran Álvarez, Lindon Selahi, Darian Males, Marcel Krajewski, Mateusz Żyro, Veljko Ilić, Emil Kornvig, Sebastian Bergier, Steve Kapuadi, Szymon Czyż, Paulinho Bóia, Carlos Isaac, Antoni Klukowski, Przemysław Wiśniewski, Stipe Biuk, Mariusz Fornalczyk, Bartłomiej Drągowski, Giannis Papanikolaou and Jusuf Gazibegovic at Widzew Lodz.