Georgios Samaras
Greek footballer and Celtic forward
Born
February 21st, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Born in 1985, a professional footballer played as a forward. Developed early career at Heart of Midlothian before moving to Manchester City. Gained prominence during tenure at Celtic, contributing significantly to the team's successes. Represented Greece in international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship. Concluded club career at AEL and had notable stints at other clubs.
Won the Scottish Premiership with Celtic
Played in the UEFA European Championship
Scored key goals in crucial matches for Greece
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