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Niels Nkounkou vs Nikolaos Athanasiou

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Niels Nkounkou leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Niels Nkounkou holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 comparable metrics.

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Player A

Niels Nkounkou

Defender
France
€3.5M
25 years old
Reading Defender
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Player B

Nikolaos Athanasiou

Defender
Greece
N/A
25 years old
Defender
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Playing Style Profiles

Nikolaos Athanasiou

Nicolaos Athanasiou is a Solid Defender. Reliable defender contributing in aerial and ground duels.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricNiels NkounkouNikolaos AthanasiouEdge
Goals / 900.000.00
Tackles won / 901.991.03Niels
Interceptions / 902.120.75Niels
Clearances / 904.242.06Niels
Press intensity / 902.222.06Niels
Pass accuracy %80.8077.30Niels

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Niels Nkounkou or Nikolaos Athanasiou?

Niels Nkounkou leads in tackles won / 90 and interceptions / 90. Overall, Niels Nkounkou holds the statistical edge across 5 of 5 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?

Niels Nkounkou has a market value of €3.5M, while Nikolaos Athanasiou is valued at N/A.

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