Giorgos Karagounis
Greek footballer and captain
Born
March 6th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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A professional footballer with a career spanning over two decades, favored as a midfielder. Played for teams including AEK Athens, PAOK, and Fulham in the English Premier League. Achieved notable success with the Greek national team, winning the UEFA Euro 2004 championship. Participated in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships, serving as captain in various matches.
Winning UEFA Euro 2004 with Greece
Playing for Fulham in the Premier League
Competing in the 2004 Summer Olympics
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