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Giannis Papanikolaou

Greece | Midfielder | Rizespor

Giannis Papanikolaou, 27, is a footballer from Greece playing as Midfielder for Rizespor. Papanikolaou was born in Marousi, Greece. In the 2025/26 Süper Lig season Papanikolaou has 30 appearances with 1 goals and 0 assists in 1,844 minutes at an average rating of 6.57. Papanikolaou is ranked 8th in the Süper Lig Red Cards list for 2025/26.

Profile

Full name
Giannis Papanikolaou
Age
27
Born
18 November 1998 | Marousi | Greece
Nationality
Greece
Height
182
Weight
73
Position
Midfielder
Shirt number
6
Current club
Rizespor

League Rankings

Season by Season Stats

Season statistics for Giannis Papanikolaou
Season Team League Apps Goals Assists Yellow Red Rating
25/26 Rizespor Süper Lig 30 1 0 6 1 6.57

Career

Trophy Cabinet | 5 won

  • Cup 2021/2022 · 2020/2021 Poland
  • Super Cup 2022 · 2021 Poland
  • Ekstraklasa 2022/2023 Poland

Runner-up finishes

  • Ekstraklasa 2× | 2021/2022 · 2020/2021 | Poland
  • Cup 1× | 2022/2023 | Poland
  • Super Cup 1× | 2023 | Poland

Clubs | 3

Injury and Suspension History

Current Status

Giannis Papanikolaou recent absences and availability
Reason Date
Yellow Cards 20 February 2026
Red Card 31 January 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Giannis Papanikolaou play?

Giannis Papanikolaou plays as Midfielder.

Which team does Giannis Papanikolaou play for?

Giannis Papanikolaou plays for Rizespor in the Süper Lig.

How many goals has Giannis Papanikolaou scored this season?

Giannis Papanikolaou has scored 1 goals in 30 appearances in the Süper Lig 2025/26 season.

How old is Giannis Papanikolaou?

Giannis Papanikolaou is 27 years old and comes from Greece.

Updated: 11 Jun 2026, 12:04 UTC