Stefanos Athanasiadis
Greek footballer, former PAOK star
Born
December 24th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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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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