Giannis Papanikolaou
Greece
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Giannis Papanikolaou 2023/2024 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Giannis Papanikolaou has appeared in 17 Ekstraklasa matches this season, totalling 1,110 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ekstraklasa midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 26 | 1,915 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 34 | 6.04 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 0.40 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.41 | 84 |
| Shots | 16 | 1.30 | 44 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 0.60 | 73 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Shot conversion | 31.0% | n/a | 99 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.63 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0.24 | 90 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.49 | 44 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.16 | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 88 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.40 | 7 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 28 |
Giannis Papanikolaou has taken 16 shots with 8 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 5 goals. That is a shot roughly every 69 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 44th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Giannis Papanikolaou has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . Giannis Papanikolaou has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0 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 | 691 | 56.00 | 89 |
| Accurate passes | 588 | 47.70 | 89 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Long balls won | 39 | 3.16 | 78 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.08 | 23 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Giannis Papanikolaou has completed 588 of 691 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 89th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.24 | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.57 | 15 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 25 |
| Duels won | 58 | 4.70 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 1.30 | 67 |
| Touches | 842 | 68.30 | 89 |
| Possession lost | 130 | 10.54 | 50 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.41 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.22 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.49 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Giannis Papanikolaou completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 58 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 24 | 1.95 | 67 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.14 | 71 |
| Clearances | 21 | 1.70 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| 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 | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Giannis Papanikolaou makes 24 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 46 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 67th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 1.22 | 39 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.49 | 94 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.08 | 96 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Fouls per card | 2.14 | n/a | 11 |
| Foul involvements | 30 | 2.43 | 32 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | 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 15 fouls and received 6 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 2.1 fouls.
Positions played
EkstraklasaMainly right central midfielder (8 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3) and left center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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24 yrs
26 yrs
23 yrsGiannis Papanikolaou previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 30 | 1,839 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 50 | 6.66 |
| 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 | 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
Ekstraklasa 2023/2024 season
This season in the Ekstraklasa, Giannis Papanikolaou has scored 5 goals across 17 appearances (14 starts), totalling 1110 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Giannis Papanikolaou has attempted 16 shots with 8 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Giannis Papanikolaou has created 0 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (43% success rate). Giannis Papanikolaou has contributed 5 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Giannis Papanikolaou has registered 24 tackles (0 won), 14 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 588 from 691 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Giannis Papanikolaou has won 58 of 104 total duels.
Discipline
Giannis Papanikolaou has received 6 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 15.
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 away at Lech Poznań on January 25th. Widzew Lodz lost 2-3. Giannis Papanikolaou played 20 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.8.
Recent matches
- January 25th2-3 lossvsLech Poznań(20 mins, rating 6.8)
- September 3rd0-0 drawatWisła Płock(24 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.59)
- 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)
Next fixture
Giannis Papanikolaou and Widzew Lodz are next in action on November 13th against Radomiak Radom in the Ekstraklasa. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Widzew Lodz vs Radomiak Radom match preview.
Teammates at Widzew Lodz
Giannis Papanikolaou currently plays alongside Stipe Biuk, Veljko Ilić, Carlos Isaac, Lindon Selahi, Kuba Nawrocki, Mateusz Żyro, Fran Álvarez, Karol Świderski, Marcel Krajewski, Darian Males, Dani Silva, Steve Kapuadi, Paulinho Bóia, Ricardo Visus, Sebastian Bergier, Samuel Akere, Christopher Cheng, Przemysław Wiśniewski, Lukas Lerager, Emil Kornvig, Szymon Czyż, Juljan Shehu, Jan Krzywanski, Antoni Klukowski, Mariusz Fornalczyk, Mario García, Bartłomiej Drągowski, Giannis Papanikolaou and Jusuf Gazibegovic at Widzew Lodz.