While Como’s overall strong season wasn’t entirely unexpected given their previous top-ten finish, the emergence of striker Anastasios Douvikas has undoubtedly been a standout revelation.
This season, the Greek forward has been prolific, netting 11 times in Serie A and contributing a crucial assist. Across all competitions, the 26-year-old boasts an impressive 16 goal contributions, including three goals in the Coppa Italia.
His scoring prowess stands out in a Serie A campaign where many forwards have struggled to reach similar heights. This remarkable performance comes in only his inaugural full season with the lakeside club. Douvikas joined Como from Celta Vigo for a modest €14 million, having previously scored 18 goals across all competitions for the Spanish club.
Prior to his Spanish stint, he had truly shone in the Eredivisie with Utrecht, showcasing his potential. Now, within Como’s stable and dynamic attacking framework, he is consistently reproducing and even surpassing those earlier impressive figures.
The striker’s energetic running perfectly complements Cesc Fàbregas’ tactical approach, which emphasizes constant positional fluidity across the pitch. While not heavily involved in the build-up play, Douvikas excels at swiftly getting into scoring positions, maintaining a highly active presence in the final third.
This makes him a perpetual menace for opposition defenders, who are constantly forced to monitor his movements meticulously and prevent him from finding the space needed to unleash his shots.
At Como, under Fàbregas’ guidance and surrounded by talents like Nico Paz, Martin Baturina, and Assane Diao, Douvikas is clearly thriving, benefiting from a system built on movement and exploiting space.
