Sky Sports Scout - Kyriakos Papadopoulos

We run the rule over Greek starlet Kyriakos Papadopoulos

By Sky Sports Scout   Last updated: 17th September 2008

Sky Sports Scout - Kyriakos Papadopoulos
NAME: Kyriakos Papadopoulos
AGE: 16 (23rd February1992)
BORN: Katerini, Greece
POSITION: Central defender
CLUB Olympiakos
FACTS: Youngest player ever in Greek top-flight

Sky Sports Scout Ratings:
0-10 - No hoper
11-20 - Should look elsewhere
21-30 - Might not make it
31-40 - Has work to do
41-50 - Keep an eye on him
51-60 - Great prospect
61-70 - On his way to the top
71-80 - Already World-class

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Up this week for the scout is Olympiakos' Kyriakos Papadopoulos who was recommended by Sky Sports reader Costas Saris.

The scout reports...

The most promising Greek player at this moment in time and still he is only aged 16.

Olympiakos' scouts discovered Kyriakos Papadopoulos last year playing for GAS Svoronou and quickly snapped him up.

He is a very strong central defender and is the youngest player ever to play in the Greek Championship after making his debut at 15 years and 283 days last December playing against Atromitos.

Despite of his age, he is already very tall and is playing like a leader. He is widely expected to be at the heart of central defence of the national team for the next 20 years.

This season he is expected to play more games with Olympiakos. The Greek double holders renewed his contract recently untill 2011. The new clause in his contract is €6 million.

The scout says...

He is quick, very effective at one on one defending, excellent in the air and good on the ground. He has a good first pass to help the midfield counter. Overall with his good technique and natural talent, he is an outstanding youngster with huge potential.

The Scout rating...

Shooting: 5 out of 10

Passing: 7 out of 10

Tackling: 8 out of 10

Heading: 9 out of 10

Pace: 9 out of 10

Vision: 6 out of 10

Current ability: 8 out of 10

Potential ability: 10 out of 10

OVERALL SCOUT RATING: 62/80

Current value: £4million

Potential value: £18million

Your opinion...

You have read our opinion of Kyriakos Papadopoulos - now we want your views. Have you seen Papadopoulos in action? Do you agree with our assesment? Do you think he will make it?

And if you have spotted anyone you think we should feature then please get in touch using the same form. We will look to send out the Scout to follow up some of your leads.

Comments (3)

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Anthony Marshall (Manchester United fan) says...

Papadopoulos is a very promising player and has the potential to be great.

Posted 22:13 15th September 2008

Constantinos Constantinou (Manchester United fan) says...

It is true that Kyriakos Papadopoulos has a potential for great things. Good thing is, he is given the opportunity to play in more than one occasions, and he has proven to be always up to it. I think he will be a success, provided the Club keep him focused on his objectives, and don't let the Athenian night life get the best of him. Overall, I think he's one of the best defenders in his position at the moment, and he's only 16...

Posted 15:48 14th September 2008

Paleologos Economou (Liverpool fan) says...

Kyriakos Papadopoulos is trully an outstanding and very promising young player. Being an Olympiakos fan, I have watched him in several matches (mostly friendly) and I can assure that if he gets proper treatment and attention by the coaching team he is going to be one of the most significant european players of the upcoming decade. He is extremely talented, a hard worker and above all has a professional mentality despite the fact that he is only 16 years old. I suppose that this year he is going to participate in more official games, so I expect to observe him in games of higher difficulty level.

Posted 09:28 14th September 2008
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