Theodoros Zagorakis

Football player, UEFA Euro 2004 captain

Theodoros Zagorakis - Football player, UEFA Euro 2004 captain
Born

October 27th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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A prominent Greek footballer and politician, played as a midfielder. Played for clubs such as PAOK and AEK Athens. Captained the Greek national team that won the UEFA Euro 2004 championship, a historic victory for Greece in international football. After retiring from professional football, transitioned into politics, serving in various capacities.

Captained Greece to victory in UEFA Euro 2004

Played for PAOK and AEK Athens

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