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Giannis Papanikolaou

€5MMarket Value
Rizespor
Rizespor•Midfielder•
GreeceGreece
6.4
Season Score
27
Nov 18, 1998
182 cm
Height
0.06
Goals/Match
6
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
35Matches
2Goals
0Assists
2Goal Contributions
52Mins/game
6.38Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

72
Full match
31
Substituted off
18
From Bench

Rival Clubs(79)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
PanaitolikosPanaitolikos52030010
XanthiXanthi52120010
Asteras TripolisAsteras Tripolis50140010
AtromitosAtromitos51130010
GalatasarayGalatasaray40040000
PanathinaikosPanathinaikos40130000
FenerbahçeFenerbahçe40130000
AEK AthensAEK Athens40130020
KasımpaşaKasımpaşa41031100
LarissaLarissa41120000
SamsunsporSamsunspor42110000
LamiaLamia41120000
Volos NFCVolos NFC41120010
AntalyasporAntalyaspor33000020
OFIOFI30030020
AlanyasporAlanyaspor30210001
BeşiktaşBeşiktaş30121000
Olympiacos F.C.Olympiacos F.C.30121000
PAOKPAOK30030000
TrabzonsporTrabzonspor31020010
1–20 of 79

Rival National Teams(11)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland22000000
CyprusCyprus10010000
Lithuania U21Lithuania U2110010000
MaltaMalta10100000
NetherlandsNetherlands10010000
HungaryHungary10010000
LithuaniaLithuania10100010
GibraltarGibraltar11000000
Czech Republic U21Czech Republic U2110010000
Scotland U21Scotland U2111000010
Croatia U21Croatia U2110010010
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa
Rizespor
Rizespor
Jul 1, 2024Transfer
Panionios
Panionios
Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa
Aug 11, 2020Free Transfer
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

5 titles won

Championships

Polish Cup
Polish Cup
2x Winner(2021/2022, 2020/2021)
2x
Super Cup
Super Cup
2x Winner(2022/2023, 2021/2022)
2x
Ekstraklasa
Ekstraklasa
1x Winner(2022/2023)
1x

About Giannis Papanikolaou

Giannis Papanikolaou plays as a midfielder for Rizespor. Throughout his career, Giannis Papanikolaou has scored 11 goals and provided 2 assists in 153 appearances across 2 clubs. In the Super Lig 2025/2026, Giannis Papanikolaou has scored 1 goals in 32 appearances, earning an average rating of 6.8. Among the clubs he has represented — Rizespor, Raków Częstochowa — Giannis Papanikolaou was most prolific at Raków Częstochowa, where he scored 7 goals in 86 appearances. Throughout his career, Giannis Papanikolaou has won 5 trophies, including Ekstraklasa, Super Cup, Polish Cup, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Giannis Papanikolaou stands 182 cm tall, weighs 73 kg.

Full Career Record — Giannis Papanikolaou

Giannis Papanikolaou's professional career spans from 2021 to 2026, a period of roughly 5 seasons over which he has amassed 153 appearances spread across 2 clubs. With 11 goals and 2 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 23/24 with Raków Częstochowa, when he registered 6 goals and 0 assists in 27 matches, playing 1932 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Rizespor, Giannis Papanikolaou played 35 matches, scoring 2 goals and providing 0 assists, with an average match rating of 6.38.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Giannis Papanikolaou has passed the 100-appearance milestone and has lifted 5 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Raków Częstochowa2020/2021 - 2023/202486726080——7.03
Rizespor2024/2025 - now60403052——6.59
Greece (national team)2008 - 202470045——6.35
Total1461129132

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Rizespor352—1836616.38
24/25Rizespor252—1216207.01
23/24Raków Częstochowa276—1932707.01
23/24Greece (national team)20—22006.22
22/23Greece (national team)10—1010—
22/23Raków Częstochowa371—29601106.94
21/22Greece (national team)40—13006.41
21/22Raków Częstochowa120—907207.19
20/21Raków Częstochowa100—28110—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Giannis Papanikolaou play?
Giannis Papanikolaou plays as a Midfielder for Rizespor in the Super Lig. He has scored 1 goals in 32 appearances in the Super Lig 2025/2026, with an average rating of 6.8.
What team does Giannis Papanikolaou play for?
Giannis Papanikolaou currently plays for Rizespor in the Super Lig.
How old is Giannis Papanikolaou?
Giannis Papanikolaou is 27 years old, born on November 18, 1998. At 27, he has already won 5 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Giannis Papanikolaou?
Giannis Papanikolaou is 182 cm tall. He weighs 73 kg.
How many trophies has Giannis Papanikolaou won?
Giannis Papanikolaou has won 5 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Rizespor.