Theodoros Zagorakis
Football player, UEFA Euro 2004 captain
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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