Chris Kalantzis

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Chris Kalantzis (27/07/1967) is an Australian football (soccer) player. He began his career with Sydney Olympic, First Grade, at the age of 15. He was then signed by the Greek team Panathinaikos, where he played successfully for 5 years. During these years he represented the Australian Socceroos in many games. Olympiakos, a rival Greek club, then signed him. On his debut against his former team he scored with his famous scissor kick from outside the box.

He played for Olympiakos another 5 years before returning to Sydney Olympic to finish his illustrious career, playing 2 years before retiring. Kalantzis is now known as one of the best and most famous Australian players to play overseas, alongside Harry Kewell, Mark Viduka and Brett Emerton. He now coaches premier youth league teams such as Sydney Olympic in the hope of sending yet another Australian player overseas including his very talented son James Kalantzis who is currently 17 years of age.