He flies below the radar but his input at PAOK is considerable. He looks for substance and plays for his team and his coach, avoiding elaborate plays just to win fans over. Having had spells in Germany, Spain and France, Alexandros Tziolis is experienced enough to know that acknowledgment comes only through work.

He was shipped on loan to Kayserispor last January but returned to Toumba Stadium and is a regular under Angelos Anastasiadis, guiding the midfield and topping the charts in passes and runs. The Greek international midfielder spoke to PAOK TV about the new-look team of PAOK getting built, the encounters against Dinamo Minsk and Panetolikos, while also answering questions about his low-key character.