About Yannis Galitsios
Born 1958. Yannis Galitsios is a Greek association football player.
Giannis Galitsios (Greek: Γιάννης Γκαλίτσιος; born 15 May 1958) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Club career Galitsios played only for AEL, in 399 official League games (holding the team's all-time appearance record) and he is considered to be one of the club's best ever. He is also the longest serving captain in club's history. Galitsios is also a retired professional firefighter.
Giannis' son Georgios Galitsios is also a footballer, having played for K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen after spending four years at AEL.
International career Galitsios appeared in 17 matches for the senior Greece national football team from 1982 to 1984.
Honours AEL Greek Championship: 1987–88 Greek Cup: 1984–85
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Who is Yannis Galitsios?
Greek footballer
When was Yannis Galitsios born?
Yannis Galitsios was born on 15 May 1958 in Larissa.
What is Yannis Galitsios's occupation?
Yannis Galitsios is an association football player.
What nationality is Yannis Galitsios?
Yannis Galitsios is Greek.
Sources & further reading
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