Giorgos Valerianos
position: left back
citizenship: Greece
date of birth: 13.02.1992
height/weight: 180 cm/61 kg
strong foot: left
Experienced left-back from Greece.
Top qualities include:
- fast acceleration
- aggression
- crossing
- universality
- stamina/physical
Where to play next: Europe, Asia
POSITION
Valerianos plays as a left back, trying to perform closer to attack. Has an experience of playing a winger and wing-back.
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Valerianos began playing football with Olympiacos. being one of the best young players in U-21 team. He made 44 appearances for the youth team with four goals. In 2014 he signed for FC Iraklis in the Greek Football League.
In 2017 he signed with FC Aris where he played for two seasons.
In 2019 Valerianos signed a three years' contract with Cypriot FC Pafos. In 2019 he played on loan for Latvian FC Riga, playing some good games in UEFA Europa League.
He is also a Greek international, having played for U19 team as well as a game for the main team so far.
INTERCEPTIONS
Takes a position accurately to intercept the ball.
5.3 interceptions and 5.4 ball pick-ups per 90 minutes.
DRIBBLING
3.5 dribbles per 90 minutes, 55% successful.
LONG PASS
Makes progressive long passes. Can see teammate running into a channel and make a timely pass from the own half.
PASSING INTO BOX
Decent field vision with accurate through passes into the penalty box.
TACKLING
2.9 tackles per 90 minutes with an average of 62% defensive duels won. Good in sliding tackles as well.
CONCLUSION
Giorgos Valerianos would be a valuable addition to any team playing flank attacking football with quick ball delivery. He could also be an option for left-wing rotation being able to play both in defense and attack. He is agreed to leave on a free in June, 2021.