Stefanos Athanasiadis

Greek footballer, former PAOK star

Stefanos Athanasiadis - Athletes & Sports Figures born December 24th, 1988
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Athanasiadis played as a forward primarily for PAOK Thessaloniki. He began his professional career at PAOK in 2006 and quickly established himself as a key player. During his tenure with the club, he helped secure multiple Greek Cup titles. Athanasiadis later played for various clubs, including spells in the Cypriot league, while continuing to contribute goals and assists for his teams. His time in the national team included call-ups for various international fixtures, showcasing his skills on a global stage.

Won Greek Cup titles with PAOK

Scored over 60 goals for PAOK

Represented Greece in international fixtures

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