Kostas Mitroglou

Footballer and striker for Olympiacos

Kostas Mitroglou - Footballer and striker for Olympiacos
Born

March 12th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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A professional footballer, achieved notable success as a striker. Started career at Olympiacos, where major contributions included winning multiple league titles. Later, played for clubs such as Benfica in Portugal and Fulham in England. Internationally, represented Greece in several major tournaments, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Significant for scoring crucial goals and showcasing attacking prowess throughout career.

Winning multiple Greek Super League titles with Olympiacos

Scoring key goals for Greece during international competitions

Being part of the squad in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

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