Rizespor 
Super Lig May 01
Süper LigWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-2
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Position
Midfielder
Height
182 cm
Weight
73 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
18 Nov 1998 - Greece
Birth City
Marousi
Ranking
8th
— Super Lig
Statistics of G. Papanikolaou — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
29
Starts
22
Minutes played
1814
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
6
Yellows
-
1
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
730 - 83%
Key passes / Assists
12 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
32 committed / 19 drawn
Duels won %
57% (106/185)
Dribbles success %
56% (9/16)
Total / on target shots
14 shots / 2 on target
📊 General
Appearances
29
Starts
22
Minutes played
1814
Goals
1
Average rating
6.57/10
Cards
6
Yellows
-
1
Red
⚙️ Midfielder stats
Passes - accuracy
730 - 12%
Key passes / Assists
12 key passes / 0 assists
Fouls committed / drawn
32 committed / 19 drawn
Duels won %
57% (106/185)
Dribbles success %
56% (9/16)
Total / on target shots
14 shots / 2 on target
Standings Super Lig 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Galatasaray | 33 | 24 | 5 | 4 | 77 | 29 | +48 | 77 | WLWWD |
| 2 |  Fenerbahçe | 33 | 21 | 10 | 2 | 74 | 34 | +40 | 73 | WWLDW |
| 3 |  Trabzonspor | 33 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 61 | 36 | +25 | 69 | WDLDD |
| 4 |  Beşiktaş | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 57 | 38 | +19 | 59 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Göztepe | 33 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 42 | 29 | +13 | 55 | WDWDD |
| 6 |  Başakşehir | 33 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 56 | 34 | +22 | 54 | WLWDW |
| 7 |  Samsunspor | 33 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 43 | 45 | -2 | 48 | LWWWW |
| 8 |  Rizespor | 33 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 44 | 50 | -6 | 40 | LWLDW |
| 9 |  Konyaspor | 33 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 40 | LLWWW |
| 10 |  Alanyaspor | 33 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 40 | 39 | +1 | 37 | WDLLD |
| 11 |  Kocaelispor | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 26 | 37 | -11 | 37 | LDLDD |
| 12 |  Gaziantep FK | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 42 | 56 | -14 | 37 | LLLWL |
| 13 |  Eyüpspor | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 30 | 45 | -15 | 32 | WDWWL |
| 14 |  Kasımpaşa | 33 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 32 | 49 | -17 | 32 | LDLWD |
| 15 |  Gençlerbirliği S.K. | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 33 | 47 | -14 | 31 | WLWLL |
| 16 |  Antalyaspor | 33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 32 | 55 | -23 | 29 | LDLLL |
| 17 |  Fatih Karagümrük | 33 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 29 | 53 | -24 | 27 | WWDLL |
| 18 |  Kayserispor | 33 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 25 | 61 | -36 | 27 | LDWLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Rizespor
E. Canpolat
E. Doğan
Eren Kilic
O. Topcu
Y. Fofana
A. Mocsi
C. Højer
E. B. Coban
E. Ortakaya
F. Orak
K. Alikulov
M. Pala
M. Sagnan
S. Akaydin
T. Şahin
Y. Ayan
B. Capoglu
G. Papanikolaou
I. Olawoyin
Loide Augusto
M. Buljubasic
Q. Laçi
T. Antalyalı
V. Mihăilă
A. Sowe
A. Zeqiri
Adedire Emmanuel Awokoya-Mebude
E. Bulut
F. Pierrot
H. Dervişoğlu
Career of G. Papanikolaou since 2018
2025/2026
Rizespor
Rizespor29Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Rizespor
Rizespor25Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa20Apps
5Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa36Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa20Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2020/2021Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa9Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020
Panionios
Panionios32Apps
1Goals
1Assists
-Rating
2018/2019
Platanias
Platanias28Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Rizespor
Rizespor29Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Rizespor
Rizespor22Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa15Apps
5Goals
-Assists
Rating
2022/2023Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa30Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa14Apps
1Goals
3Assists
Rating
2020/2021Raków Częstochowa
Raków Częstochowa7Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Panionios
Panionios30Apps
-Goals
1Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Platanias
Platanias28Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
Raków Częstochowa
→
Rizespor
€ 2.2M
Raków Częstochowa
Rizespor
2020
Panionios
→
Raków Częstochowa
Free
Panionios
Raków Częstochowa
2019
Platanias
→
Panionios
Free
Platanias
Panionios
HONOURS
Super Cup
Poland
2023
2nd Place
Cup
Poland
2022/2023
2nd Place
Ekstraklasa
Poland
2022/2023
Winner
Super Cup
Poland
2022
Winner
Cup
Poland
2021/2022
Winner
Ekstraklasa
Poland
2021/2022
2nd Place
Super Cup
Poland
2021
Winner
Cup
Poland
2020/2021
Winner
Ekstraklasa
Poland
2020/2021
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Apr 25
Süper LigLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-0
Apr 17
Süper LigDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Apr 13
Süper LigWIN
Goals0
Assists0
2-1
Apr 05
Süper LigLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
BIOGRAPHY
A regular presence in Rizespor's squad, G. Papanikolaou has made his mark in the Super Lig through consistent performances. Born in Marousi, Greece, he carries the footballing culture of his homeland into every match he plays. Operating as a midfielder, his frame of 182 cm and 73 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. His football intelligence and ability to find space make him a key player in Rizespor's engine room. In 2024, he moved to Rizespor from Raków Częstochowa, for € 2.2M, underlining his value on the transfer market. The silverware in his career — notably Ekstraklasa, Cup, Super Cup — confirms his ability to perform in the biggest moments. The 2025/2026 season provides him with the opportunity to consolidate his status within Rizespor's first team. G. Papanikolaou continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May |
Konyaspor
|
3-2 | 18 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 2/2 | 0/0 |
| 25 Apr |
Kayserispor
|
2-0 | 83 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 2/6 | 0/0 |
| 17 Apr |
Fenerbahçe
|
2-2 | 8 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 0/0 |
| 13 Apr |
Gaziantep FK
|
2-1 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 | 0/0 |
| 05 Apr |
Fatih Karagümrük
|
2-1 | 17 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 1/4 | 0/0 |