Kostas Katsouranis

Greek footballer and UEFA Euro 2004 champion

Kostas Katsouranis - Greek footballer and UEFA Euro 2004 champion
Born

June 21st, 1979
46 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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This individual played as a midfielder primarily for AEK Athens and the Greece national team. A pivotal moment in the career included participation in the UEFA Euro 2004, where the national team secured victory. The player had a professional career spanning over a decade, contributing to various clubs in Greece and Portugal. Retirement came after an extensive and successful stint as a key player, with a reputation for versatility on the pitch.

Winning UEFA Euro 2004 with Greece

Playing for AEK Athens

Contributing to the success at PAOK

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