Giannis Papanikolaou
Attributes
34 statsPace
Shooting
Passing
Dribbling
Defending
Physical
Attacking
Skill
Movement
Power
Mentality
Defending
Rating by position
Best position CDM 67 · +n = growth to potential 71The six face stats at a glance.
Edition by edition
Launch rating, age and potential in every EA FC / FIFA since FC 25
FC 25
How to get the best out of Giannis Papanikolaou in Career Mode
Giannis Papanikolaou is a holding midfielder at Çaykur Rizespor, rated 68 overall in FC 26 with a potential of 71, CDM. That's unremarkable for their position. At 26 they're at their peak and deliver from matchday one.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play Giannis Papanikolaou?
Their place is in front of the defence as CDM. Their job is the dirty work: win the ball back, cover the full-backs when they push on and hold their position. They can also play CM and CB. The game also rewards them with roles like Holding and Wide half, which reinforce that profile.
What do they do well?
Their best assets are stamina (81) and aggression (75). Their stamina is notable and it's the trait to build their game around.
Where do they struggle?
Where they struggle: slide tackling (59) and marking (62). Pick their role to hide those gaps.
Are they a good buy?
Their market price sits around 1,7 M€, with 8 K€ in wages. You pay for immediate, proven output: pricey but no surprises, they deliver now. And with a contract until 2027, you have leverage to bring the price down.
How much will they grow?
They start from 68 with a ceiling of 71 — that's +3 of headroom. Some room left, but at their age improvement is slow now: don't expect a leap. Give them continuity and a good role so that potential doesn't stay on paper.
What is Giannis Papanikolaou's best position?
Their best position is CDM, though they can also play CM and CB.
How high can Giannis Papanikolaou's rating go?
Their potential is 71. They start from 68, so they can rise +3 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 1,7 M€, with 8 K€ wages.
Do they win the ball back well?
Their reading of the game is 68 — decent for their position.
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