Michael Craig vs Giannis Papanikolaou
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Michael Craig leads in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Giannis Papanikolaou is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Giannis Papanikolaou holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (65 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Michael Craig | Giannis Papanikolaou | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.05 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.12 | 0.00 | Michael |
| Shots / 90 | 0.41 | 0.99 | Giannis |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.35 | 0.65 | Giannis |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.19 | 3.80 | Michael |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.56 | 1.61 | Giannis |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.76 | 1.24 | Giannis |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.14 | 2.30 | Giannis |
| Pass accuracy % | 81.40 | 83.80 | Giannis |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Michael Craig or Giannis Papanikolaou?
Michael Craig leads in assists / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Giannis Papanikolaou is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Giannis Papanikolaou holds the statistical edge across 7 of 9 comparable metrics.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Michael Craig has a market value of €550K, while Giannis Papanikolaou is valued at N/A.