Nikos Dabizas

About

Centre back who played for Newcastle United, Leicester City, Olympiacos, and Larissa.

Before Fame

He became a member of Pontioi Verias in 1991 when he was 18, leaving the team for Olympiacos in 1994 when he was 21.

Trivia

He made 70 appearances with the Greek national team from 1994 until 2004 and helped Greece win the 2004 European Football Championship.

Family Life

In his teens, he worked in his father's company and never planned on becoming a professional soccer player.

Associated With

He played alongside Akis Zikos on the Greek national team.