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Kostas Manolas
Greece · Current defender · $2 on $10 budget
💰 Is Kostas Manolas worth $2?
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.
Signature: Scored the Barca comeback winner
Did you know? Did you know? Kostas Manolas is one of 2 Greece footballers indexed on TenDollarPick.
📖 About Kostas Manolas
Greece's defensive rock. Roma's hero of the iconic Champions League quarterfinal vs Barcelona (2018) — scored the winner in the 3-0 second leg.
Kostas Manolas is playing right now in 2026. A live option for $10 squads — and a future legend candidate.
📊 Quick stats — Kostas Manolas
$2
Price
Defender
Position
Current
Era
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Greece
4
Cheaper defenders
4
Pricier defenders
🏆 Career highlights
🏆 Champions League title(s)
📋 Build a $10 squad with Kostas Manolas (cheapest XI)
Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes Kostas Manolas.
🤝 Best pairings with Kostas Manolas ($8 budget left)
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🎮 Kostas Manolas TenDollarPick stats (FIFA-style)
Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.
78
Overall
73
Pace
63
Shooting
73
Passing
66
Dribbling
78
Defending
77
Physical
🎯 Playstyle — how Kostas Manolas actually plays
Kostas Manolas is a still-evolving active player — a reads the game two passes ahead, never loses possession in own half.
In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Kostas Manolas is one of 4 defenders sharing the back line. The trade-off at $2: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.
⚔️ Kostas Manolas vs his rivals at $2
Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?
🤝 Dream teammates for Kostas Manolas
With $8 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Kostas Manolas:
Lionel Messi $5
8 Ballon d'Ors — record. World Cup winner 2022, Copa America 2021, 2024. Four Champions Leagues. Barcelona's all-time top scorer. …
Cristiano Ronaldo $5
Five Ballon d'Ors. Five Champions Leagues. Top scorer in international football history. Euros winner 2016. Reinvention machine — …
Pele $5
Three World Cups (1958, 62, 70) — only player to do that. 1,000+ career goals (debated). Brazil's eternal number 10. Brought footb…
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🧠 Kostas Manolas in the $10 game — strategy guide
When to pick Kostas Manolas: Active player option — good if you want a "today" squad. Realistic stats, real form, current rivalry potential.
When to avoid Kostas Manolas: Almost never — at $2 Kostas Manolas is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and Greece isn't your theme.
Best formation for Kostas Manolas: 5-3-2 (5 defenders = more slots) or 4-3-3 if you want balance.
🎲 Kostas Manolas fan facts
- Era classification: Current — still actively playing.
- Country squad mate count: 2 other Greece legends on TenDollarPick.
- Position pool: 57 defenders indexed total. Kostas Manolas ranks roughly 48 by price.
- Cheapest squad combo: with Kostas Manolas and the cheapest player at each other position, your starting lineup costs about $5.
- Signature highlight: Scored the Barca comeback winner.
❓ FAQ — Kostas Manolas
Is Kostas Manolas worth $2?
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.
Who can I pair with Kostas Manolas in a $10 squad?
With $8 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).
What position does Kostas Manolas play?
Kostas Manolas is a defender for Greece.
What is Kostas Manolas famous for?
Scored the Barca comeback winner
Are there cheaper alternatives to Kostas Manolas?
Yes: Presnel Kimpembe ($1), Ben White ($1), Kyle Walker ($1), Cha Du-ri ($1).
What era did Kostas Manolas play in?
Kostas Manolas is classified as Current tier on TenDollarPick. Kostas Manolas is playing right now in 2026. A live option for $10 squads — and a future legend candidate.
Did Kostas Manolas win any major trophies?
Highlights: 🏆 Champions League title(s).
What FIFA-style overall would Kostas Manolas have?
Based on our $2 tier and Current classification, Kostas Manolas would be roughly OVR 78.
Best formation to use Kostas Manolas in?
5-3-2 (more defender slots) or 4-3-3 for balance.