Vangelis Mantzaris

Greek basketball player and national team member

Vangelis Mantzaris - Greek basketball player and national team member
Born

April 16th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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Basketball player competed in the Greek Basket League and represented the Greek national team. Played for teams including Olympiacos and AEK Athens. Contributed to team victories in various national championships and European tournaments.

Played for Olympiacos in the Greek Basket League

Represented Greece in international competitions

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