Stats show why Tottenham want Tzolakis to replace Kinsky, but there is one big concern

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Following Tottenham’s interest in Konstantinos Tzolakis, Spurs Web has compared his numbers with those of Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.Although the summer transfer window has just closed, Tottenham Hotspur are already being linked with players ahead of the winter window.Strikers are said to be firmly on the Tottenham radar, which is no surprise given Spurs’ struggles in front of goal despite having splashed out £85 million on Savio and signing Omar Marmoush initially on loan, with a £60 million obligation to buy.The likes of Brian Brobbey, Igor Matanovic and Younes Ebnoutalib have all been linked with Spurs ahead of January.However, in rather surprising fashion, there have also been links with a goalkeeper. Spurs Web reported on 1 October that Tottenham have eyes on Hull City shot-stopper Konstantinos Tzolakis.It is understood that Tottenham have already watched the 23-year-old more than once this season and will continue to monitor his progress as they assess various goalkeeping options.It was further claimed that figures within the Tottenham hierarchy remain unconvinced that Antonin Kinsky is at the required level to be their number one.Kinsky only just put pen to paper this summer, which makes the reports even more intriguing. Spurs Web has now looked into the underlying stats of the pair to see why Tottenham have eyes on the Hull City goalkeeper.Photo by Neal Simpson/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty ImagesTottenham monitoring Konstantinos Tzolakis as Antonin Kinsky doubts growThe two shot-stoppers have been heavily involved for their respective sides in the Premier League this season, with both having played five matches.However, it is Tzolakis who has impressed most for newly promoted Hull, with the 23-year-old managing more clean sheets than Kinsky. The Greek goalkeeper has three clean sheets in five games, while Kinsky has managed two.K. TzolakisHull City – Premier League (2026 – 2027)Appearances5Minutes Played450Average Rating7.48Goals Conceded4Saves17Passes180Pass Accuracy (%)41.00Yellow Cards1Red Cards0Penalties Saved0Stats correct as of 2 October 2026.Tzolakis has also conceded far fewer goals than Kinsky this season, with the Hull man letting in just four compared to Kinsky’s eight.Of course, these numbers do not necessarily tell the full story of an individual goalkeeper, as a poor defence can lead to more goals conceded and fewer clean sheets.A. KinskýTottenham – Premier League (2026 – 2027)Appearances5Minutes Played450Average Rating6.60Goals Conceded5Saves12Passes155Pass Accuracy (%)69.00Yellow Cards0Red Cards0Penalties Saved0Stats correct as of 2 October 2026.Tzolakis ahead on key metrics but Kinsky stronger with the ballLooking at the underlying numbers, Tzolakis again comes out on top. In terms of save percentage, he ranks third in the Premier League with an impressive 81 per cent, while Kinsky sits 17th with 60 per cent.In goals prevented, Tzolakis is ranked fifth in the division, having prevented 1.5 goals. Kinsky, on the other hand, has -1.3, meaning he has failed to prevent 1.3 goals from the shots he has faced this season.The reports that the Tottenham board are not convinced about Kinsky are firmly rooted in the numbers, and Spurs Web’s analysis supports this.Looking further into the underlying statistics, however, Kinsky is the better option in terms of ball-playing ability. According to DataMb, Kinsky has stronger pass completion, long-passing percentage and short passing.Given De Zerbi’s preference to build from back, this is a big downside for Tzolakis.PlayerClubSave%Aerials wonInt (PAdj)Passes cmpLong%Short%PSxG-GAMinutesK. Tzolakis 26/27Hull City, 2390.585.40.711.72.97.392.7490A. Kinsky 26/27Tottenham Hotspur, 2329.90.795.638.724.840.141.6488Overall, the Greek international’s numbers should not be surprising given his experience in the top flight. Before joining Hull, Tzolakis was first choice for Olympiacos Piraeus, where he played 131 matches, conceded 105 goals and managed 64 clean sheets.READ MORE: Take note Tottenham, Micky van de Ven stats show Netherlands experiment is not workingThe post Stats show why Tottenham want Tzolakis to replace Kinsky, but there is one big concern appeared first on Spurs Web.