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Konstantinos Koulierakis is an exceptional 20-year-old Greek professional footballer who plays as left-footed centre-back for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg and the Greece national team. Born May 26, 2004, Koulierakis represents rare commodity: young left-footed ball-playing centre-back (passing 8.7/10) with elite physical profile—1.92m (6'4") dominating aerial presence (8.9/10), excellent defending (8.8/10), strong positioning (8.7/10), and good speed (8.4/10) unusual for his height. At just 20 years old with exceptional potential (9.2/10), 64 senior club appearances, 5 goals, and 15 Greece senior caps (debut age 18), he commands €18M market value after €15M transfer from PAOK to Wolfsburg July 2024, representing one of Greek football's most exciting defensive prospects.
Koulierakis's rapid development showcases PAOK's excellent youth system and his own exceptional talent. PAOK academy graduate making first-team debut 2022 age 17-18. PAOK career (2022-2024): 60 total appearances, 5 goals from centre-back demonstrating offensive threat from set-pieces. European competition experience extensive for age: Champions League qualification playoff (1 app), Europa League (5 apps), Conference League (8 apps—14 total European matches before age 20). Greek Super League proven. Greece senior international debut June 15, 2023 (3-0 vs Cyprus) age 18 years 20 days. 15 total Greece caps accumulated by age 20 including friendlies and competitive matches. Greece U21 and U19 international. July 2024: €15M transfer to VfL Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)—significant investment demonstrating belief in potential. 2024/25 season: Bundesliga integration (4 apps). Current market value €18M reflecting excellent development. Playing style modern: left-footed specialty rare for centre-backs making extremely valuable for teams building from back. Ball-playing ability 8.7/10 perfect for possession systems (Guardiola 8.9/10 philosophy match). 1.92m height dominates aerially (8.9/10). Defending fundamentals strong (8.8/10). Positioning excellent (8.7/10). Speed good (8.4/10) allowing recovery and high defensive line play. Age 20 with exceptional potential 9.2/10—ceiling extremely high. Perfect modern centre-back profile for elite European football.
| Category | Total | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Total Career | 64 matches | 5 goals (age 20) |
| PAOK (2022-24) | 60 apps | 5 goals, Greek Super League |
| European Comps | 14 apps | UCL Qual (1), UEL (5), UECL (8) |
| VfL Wolfsburg | 4 apps | Bundesliga 2024/25-2025/26 |
| Greece Senior | 15 caps | Debut age 18 (June 15, 2023) |
| Market Value | €18M | €15M transfer Jul 2024 |
Developed through PAOK (Thessaloniki) youth academy. Greek football education. Physical growth to 1.92m. Left-footed development specialist. First-team debut 2022 age 17-18. Conference League experience: 8 appearances. Set-piece threat: 5 career goals from CB. Greece U19/U21 international. Greece senior debut June 15, 2023 (age 18) in 3-0 vs Cyprus. Exceptional early recognition.
PAOK first-team regular: 60 total apps by July 2024. Greek Super League proven. European experience expanded: Champions League qualification playoff (1 app), Europa League (5 apps), Conference League (8 apps). 14 total European matches before 20th birthday. Ball-playing ability refined (8.7/10). Defending 8.8, aerial 8.9 (1.92m), positioning 8.7, speed 8.4 all developed. Greece senior: accumulated caps reaching 15 by age 19-20. Transfer interest from major leagues.
July 2024: €15M transfer to VfL Wolfsburg (Bundesliga). Significant investment. Market value now €18M. 2024/25-2025/26: Bundesliga integration (4 apps). German football tactical education. High-level competition. Greece regular: 15 senior caps. Age 20 with exceptional potential 9.2/10. Left-footed modern CB perfect for possession systems. Elite European career trajectory.
| Years | Club/Level | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | PAOK Academy | Full youth development (Greece) |
| 2022 | PAOK First-Team Debut | Professional debut age 17-18 |
| 2022-24 | PAOK | 60 apps, 5 goals; 14 European matches |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Greece Debut | Age 18 vs Cyprus (3-0) |
| Jul 2024 | €15M Transfer | VfL Wolfsburg (Bundesliga) |
| 2024-Present | VfL Wolfsburg | 4 Bundesliga apps, €18M value, 15 Greece caps |
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