Vasilis Torosidis
Greek footballer and Olympiakos player
Born
June 10th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Born in 1985, this footballer began his career with local club Chaidari before joining Olympiakos in 2006. With Olympiakos, won multiple Greek Super League titles and established a reputation as a solid defender. Later, played for AS Roma in Italy, making significant contributions to the team's defense. Represented the national team, earning numerous caps and participating in major international tournaments, including the UEFA Euro 2012 and 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Won Greek Super League titles with Olympiakos
Contributed to AS Roma's defensive line
Represented Greece in UEFA Euro 2012
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