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Manolis Saliakas
Right-Back / Greece / FC St. Pauli
50 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Pace and recovery
Overlapping full-back
In the trenches of a desperate relegation battle, 29-year-old Manolis Saliakas has emerged as one of the few bright spots for FC St. Pauli, currently languishing in 17th place with a troubling LDLDL run of form. The Greek right-back, valued at €2.5 million, has been a steadying presence with 18 appearances and 1,181 minutes this season, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists from his defensive post. Operating as an overlapping full-back, Saliakas brings vital pace and recovery ability to a side desperately needing stability. His modest 58 overall rating belies his importance—he's carved out a starting role despite competition from higher-rated teammates like Hákon Arnar Haraldsson and Danel Sinani. While St. Pauli's form remains precarious, Saliakas's defensive reliability and willingness to push forward offer glimmers of hope in their fight for Bundesliga survival.