SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

KONSTANTINOS MANOLAS
KONSTANTINOS MANOLAS
KONSTANTINOS MANOLAS
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Number
#4
Nationality
Greece
Team
NAPOLI (Italy)
Coach
GENNARO GATTUSO
Position
D (Defender)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 5 7 7 5 4 3 37 1.3 £2.75M

Player: Konstantinos Manolas

Nationality: Greece

Note on identity: There are two Greek defenders with the surname Manolas who are often confused. Kostas (Konstantinos) Manolas (born 1991) is a well-known centre-back who played for Olympiacos, AS Roma, and Napoli. Another player with a similar name is Konstantinos (often called Kostas) Manolas Jr. or other lesser-known players. Below is the profile most commonly associated with the name and with a stint at Napoli.

  • Full name: Konstantinos Manolas (commonly known as Kostas Manolas)
  • Date of birth: June 14, 1991
  • Place of birth: Naxos, Greece
  • Position: Centre-back
  • Height: ~1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
  • Clubs (not exhaustive):
    • AEK Athens (youth and early career)
    • Thiva (loan)
    • Panionios
    • Olympiacos
    • AS Roma (2014–2019)
    • Napoli (2019–2021)
    • Return to Olympiacos (from 2021)
  • Napoli tenure: Joined Napoli in August 2019 after leaving AS Roma. At Napoli he competed for a starting central-defender spot, making Serie A and cup appearances across the 2019–2021 period.
  • International career: Greece national team regular, earning numerous caps since his senior debut in 2013. Participated in UEFA Nations League and Euro qualifying matches.
  • Playing style: Aggressive, strong in one-on-one defending, good pace for a centre-back, and comfortable with the ball when progressing from the back.
  • Honours: Won Greek league titles with Olympiacos; reached domestic and European competition stages with Roma and Napoli (specific honours vary by season).

Sources and verification: Information above reflects widely available career summaries up to mid-2020s. For exact match counts, goals, and current club status, consult an up-to-date sports database or the club's official site.