A talent a day, Charalampos Kostoulas: the revelation of Greek football

The revelation of Hellenic football Charalampos Kostoulasat just 17 years old, is establishing himself as one of the most promising Greek talents. With Olympiacos U-19 he scored 5 goals in 2 matches, while with Greece U-21 he scored 2 goals in as many appearances. He recently made his senior debut, becoming the third youngest player in the club’s history to start a match. Furthermore, he scored a crucial goal against PAOK, making him the youngest league goalscorer in Olympiacos’ history. With a very interesting centre-forward profile, Kostoulas’ future looks extremely promising.

Equipped with great instinct and movement off the ball, he excels at finishing with both feet and offers a range of abilities in the air and in clearing. His characteristics include a combination of physical strength, speed and ball control, allowing him to play with his back to goal and link up effectively with his teammates. Considered one of the most promising young Greeks, his playing style is reminiscent of players like Karim Benzema.

Name: Charalampos Kostoulas

Date of birth: May 30, 2007

Nationality: Greek

Role: central striker

Squad: Olympiacos

It looks like: Karim Benzema

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