Antonis Fotsis

Basketball player, EuroLeague champion

Antonis Fotsis - Basketball player, EuroLeague champion
Born

April 1st, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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Professional basketball player played for various teams in Europe including Panathinaikos and Real Madrid. Competed in the Greek national team, participating in multiple international tournaments. Achieved significant success in the EuroLeague, winning titles and earning recognition for skills as a versatile forward.

Won the EuroLeague title with Panathinaikos in 2009

Represented Greece in the EuroBasket and FIBA World Cup

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