Dimitris Saravakos
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| Dimitris Saravakos | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Dimitrios Saravakos | |
| Date of birth | July 29, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Greece | |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 71⁄2 in) | |
| Playing position | Striker, Attacking Midfielder | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1977-1979 | Panionios | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1979-1984 1984-1994 1994-1997 1997-1998 |
Panionios Panathinaikos AEK Athens Panathinaikos Total |
132 (35) 252 (125) 47 (21) 2 (0) 433 (181) |
| National team | ||
| 1982-1994 | Greece | 78 (22) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Dimitrios Saravakos (Greek: Δημήτρης Σαραβάκος) (born 26 July 1961) is considered to be one of the best Greek football players ever. He started his career in Panionios and later he moved on to Panathinaikos FC, where Saravakos gained fame and matured as a footballer, becoming one of the best attacking left halfs in the history of Greek football. After a rejection of a renewal contract offer by Panathinaikos, Saravakos moved to AEK Athens in 1994. He concluded his career in Panathinaikos in the mid 90's .
He was a charismatic player who had the ability to play in the biggest clubs of Europe. In early 90s, prior to the implementation of the ECJ's Bosman ruling, Juventus wanted him, but Panathinaikos' chairman G. Vardinogiannis rejected the transfer. So, he lost his opportunity. Saravakos won several championships and cups in Greece with Panathinaikos and AEK Athens. He also played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup with the Greek national team.
[edit] Honours
- Greek Championship: 1986, 1990, 1991
- Greek Cup: 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994
- Greek Super Cup: 1988, 1993
- Greek Cup: 1996, 1997
- Greek Super Cup: 1996
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| Preceded by Thomas Mavros |
Greek Superleague Top Goalscorer 1990-91 |
Succeeded by Vasilis Dimitriadis |
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