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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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Player A

Michael Craig

Midfielder
Scotland
€550K
23 years old
Box-to-Box
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Player B

Giannis Papanikolaou

Midfielder
Greece
N/A
27 years old
Box-to-Box
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Playing Style Profiles

Michael Craig

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.

Giannis Papanikolaou

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

MetricMichael CraigGiannis PapanikolaouEdge
Goals / 900.000.05
Assists / 900.120.00Michael
Shots / 900.410.99Giannis
Key passes / 900.350.65Giannis
Passes (final 3rd) / 905.193.80Michael
Tackles won / 901.561.61Giannis
Interceptions / 900.761.24Giannis
Press intensity / 902.142.30Giannis
Pass accuracy %81.4083.80Giannis

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.

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