Savvas Poursaitidis
Footballer and scout for Greek-Cypriot teams
Born
June 23rd, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Cyprus
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Born in 1976, this Greek-Cypriot footballer played primarily as a defender. His professional career included tenures at various clubs in Greece and Cyprus, including a notable period with Anorthosis Famagusta. He represented the national team at the under-21 level before transitioning to a scouting role, contributing to the identification of talent within the sport. Poursaitidis has been involved in youth development initiatives, focusing on nurturing emerging football players in the region.
Played for Anorthosis Famagusta
Scouted for youth football programs
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