Vassilios Tsiartas

Greek footballer and Olympiakos star

Vassilios Tsiartas - Greek footballer and Olympiakos star
Born

November 12th, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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A Greek footballer played primarily as an attacking midfielder. Started career at AEK Athens, where significant contributions came from 1989 to 1999. Helped the team win the Greek Super League title multiple times and secured the Greek Cup. Later, joined Olympiakos and continued to achieve domestic success. Also represented the national team, participating in major international tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship.

Won multiple Greek Super League titles with AEK Athens

Contributed to Greek Cup victories with AEK Athens

Played in UEFA European Championship for Greece

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