Giannis Kotsiras
Defender #27
Age 33 years
Nationality Greece
Market Value €1M
Career
No transfer history
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Giannis Kotsiras is a above average INTERCEPTOR for Panathinaikos. Evidence: 2.0 Interceptions/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Passing (80/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Physical profile: Veteran Experience.
Giannis Kotsiras Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 35%
Weight 50%
Experience 93%
vs UEFA Europa League
Height 45%
Weight 57%
Experience 92%
Traits
VETERAN
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 64
Shooting 15
Defense 64
Workrate 55
Passing 80
Key Strength 80 Passing
Area to Watch 15 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Giannis Kotsiras this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Real Betis 4-0 Panathinaikos | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Ferencvarosi TC 1-1 Panathinaikos | 16' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Panathinaikos 0-0 Plzen | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | Panathinaikos 2-1 Sturm Graz | 10' | 6.6 | - | 0 | 47 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | Malmo FF 0-1 Panathinaikos | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Feyenoord 3-1 Panathinaikos | 84' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Oct 02, 2025 | Panathinaikos 1-2 GO Ahead Eagles | 79' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | BSC Young Boys 1-4 Panathinaikos | 90' | 7.2 | 0 | 1 | 52 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Panathinaikos 1-1 Rangers | 67' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Rangers 2-0 Panathinaikos | 28' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
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Player Market Value
Track Giannis Kotsiras's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €500K
Peak Value €800K (Q2'22)
€800K €400K €0
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Giannis Kotsiras operates as Panathinaikos's Bronze Creator, bringing vital top-flight pedigree to the right flank. At 34 years old, the Greek veteran offers years of domestic experience to the pitch, having been a trusted fixture at the club since his arrival in the summer of 2021. With an emerging profile and a relatively modest sample size this campaign, he is still building his body of work and calibrating his overall influence on the squad.
Deployed primarily as an instigator from deep or out wide, his standout Passing metrics underline his ambitious creative intentions. He has accumulated 369 minutes across eight appearances so far, balancing his offensive drives with defensive duties. Though he is currently going through a quiet spell—evidenced by a barren run of zero goals and zero assists in his last five outings—his underlying game reveals a highly robust defensive edge. Recognized officially with the silver INTERCEPTOR badge, Kotsiras reads the game brilliantly and breaks up opposition sequences before recycling possession. This dual threat of disrupting play while looking to spark quick transitions remains his defining trait, even as he searches for his preferred rhythm.
As he navigates the later stages of his career, his market value reflects a natural falling trajectory. The Stakes here are entirely centered on his immediate on-pitch utility and dressing room presence, making his seasoned defensive intelligence a dependable asset for Panathinaikos.