Konstantinos Mavropanos has emerged as one of West Ham United’s most unlikely attacking weapons after scoring again in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Millwall.
The defender powered home Manor Solomon’s delivery in the 80th minute to complete West Ham’s comeback from two goals down at The Den.
It was another crucial contribution from a player who is becoming increasingly important at both ends of the pitch.
Mavropanos continues remarkable scoring run
Mavropanos has now scored in three successive Championship appearances and has four league goals this season.
That makes him West Ham’s leading Championship goalscorer despite playing at centre-back.
Opta’s current numbers underline just how unusual that return is, with Mavropanos already ranked among the division’s leading scorers.
Speaking in his official West Ham post-match interview, the Greece international described the derby as a “really intense game”.
His equaliser capped a dramatic second-half recovery after Mohamadou Kanté had pulled one back with a long-range strike.
Our Millwall 2-2 West Ham match report detailed how Nuno Espírito Santo’s side transformed the contest after a poor opening half.
Mavropanos was also our highest-rated starter in the West Ham player ratings.
For a side pushing for promotion, goals from defence can make a major difference.
Mavropanos is already proving that point.
