Nikos Liberopoulos

Greek footballer and Olympiakos player

Nikos Liberopoulos - Greek footballer and Olympiakos player
Born

August 4th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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A professional footballer from Greece, played primarily as a forward. Started his senior career at Ethnikos Asteras before moving to AEK Athens, where significant successes included winning the Greek Super League and the Greek Cup. Also had stints with clubs such as PAOK and Atromitos. Participated in international competitions, representing Greece at various levels, including the senior national team. His playing style combined technical skill with tactical awareness.

Won multiple Greek Super League titles with AEK Athens

Secured the Greek Cup during his tenure with AEK Athens

Competed in the UEFA Champions League with multiple clubs

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