Nikolaos Athanasiou
Attributes
34 statsPace
Shooting
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Dribbling
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Mentality
Defending
Rating by position
Best position LB 67 · +n = growth to potential 75The six face stats at a glance.
How to get the best out of Nikolaos Athanasiou in Career Mode
Nikolaos Athanasiou is a full-back at Rio Ave FC, rated 69 overall in FC 26 with a potential of 75, LB. By the standards of the role, that's decent. At 24 they already deliver and still rise (ceiling 75): the sweet spot between output and projection.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play Nikolaos Athanasiou?
Their place is the flank, up and down the wing as LB. Use them as a wing-back in a back three or with a holding midfielder to cover their runs. They can also play LM. The game also rewards them with roles like Fullback and Wide midfielder, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
Their best assets are acceleration (77) and top speed (76). Their acceleration is competent and it's the trait to build their game around.
What are they missing?
Where they struggle: marking (59). Things to keep in mind when building the team around them.
Are they a good buy?
Their market price sits around 2,5 M€, with 15 K€ in wages. A project signing: cheap for what they can become, so the margin is on your side. And with a contract until 2026, you have leverage to bring the price down.
How much will they grow?
They start from 69 with a ceiling of 75 — that's +6 of headroom. Still at an improving age; with regular minutes they'll add points season by season. Potential doesn't rise on its own: it needs games, not the bench.
What is Nikolaos Athanasiou's best position?
Their best position is LB, though they can also play LM.
How high can Nikolaos Athanasiou's rating go?
Their potential is 75. They start from 69, so they can rise +6 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 2,5 M€, with 15 K€ wages.
Can they handle the flank up and down?
Their top speed is 76 — reliable for their position.
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