Aston Villa and Arsenal have expressed interest in signing Olympiakos’ teenage talents Charalampos Kostoulas and Christos Mouzakitis, according to Birmingham World.
Kostoulas, a 17-year-old forward, and Mouzakitis, an 18-year-old midfielder, are both regarded as two of Greece’s brightest young prospects. Their performances for Olympiakos and the Greece youth teams have caught the attention of Premier League scouts.
📊 Player Profiles & Career Stats
Charalampos Kostoulas
- Age: 17 (Born June 20, 2007)
- Nationality: Greece
- Position: Forward
- Current Club: Olympiakos
🔹 2024/25 Season Performance (Olympiakos U19 & First Team)
- Super League Appearances: 5
- Goals: 2
- Assists: 1
- Shots on Target per 90 mins: 2.2
- Dribbles Completed per 90 mins: 3.1
📈 Career Record (Olympiakos U19 & First Team)
- Total Appearances: 25
- Goals: 9
- Assists: 4
- International Caps (Greece U21): 4 (1 goal)
Christos Mouzakitis
- Age: 18 (Born January 12, 2006)
- Nationality: Greece
- Position: Central Midfielder
- Current Club: Olympiakos
🔹 2024/25 Season Performance (Olympiakos First Team)
- Super League Appearances: 7
- Goals: 1
- Assists: 3
- Pass Accuracy: 88.2%
- Tackles per 90 mins: 2.4
📈 Career Record (All Clubs)
- Total Appearances: 19
- Goals: 2
- Assists: 6
- International Caps (Greece U21): 3
🔎 Why Are Aston Villa & Arsenal Interested?
🟣 Aston Villa – Adding Young Talent for the Future
- Villa have been focused on building a strong academy pipeline.
- Kostoulas could be a long-term replacement for Ollie Watkins, while Mouzakitis could add midfield depth.
🔴 Arsenal – Strengthening Their Youth Development
- Arsenal have prioritized young, technically skilled players, and both Greek youngsters fit their profile.
- Kostoulas could be a future alternative to Gabriel Jesus, while Mouzakitis could develop into a box-to-box midfielder.
⚖️ How Do They Compare to Premier League Youngsters?
| Player (2024/25) | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Dribbles per 90 (Forwards) | Tackles per 90 (Midfielders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charalampos Kostoulas (Olympiakos) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3.1 | N/A |
| Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal U23) | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2.7 | N/A |
| Christos Mouzakitis (Olympiakos) | 7 | 1 | 3 | N/A | 2.4 |
| Carney Chukwuemeka (Chelsea) | 9 | 1 | 2 | N/A | 2.2 |
💡 Analysis: While both Kostoulas and Mouzakitis lack top-flight experience, their performances indicate they have the potential to succeed at a higher level.
💰 Potential Transfer Fees & Contract Details
- Estimated Combined Transfer Fee: £10-15m
- Contract Length: Likely five-year deals
- Competition: Clubs from Germany and Italy are also tracking the Greek duo.
Olympiakos are open to selling but would prefer to include sell-on clauses in any potential deal.
👀 Fan Reactions & Social Media Buzz
💬 “Two young stars from Greece? Arsenal should take the risk!” – @GunnersNextGen
💬 “Villa’s academy is growing, signing Kostoulas & Mouzakitis would be a statement!” – @VillaTalk
💬 “Greek football is producing top talents, these two could be steals.” – @ScoutingEurope
🏆 Verdict: Will Aston Villa or Arsenal Sign the Greek Duo?
Kostoulas and Mouzakitis are exciting young prospects, and both Aston Villa and Arsenal are in a strong position to sign them.
The key factor will be whether Olympiakos demand a higher transfer fee, as Premier League clubs will want to negotiate a reasonable deal for two unproven youngsters.
📢 What do you think? Should Villa or Arsenal sign these Greek starlets? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
