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Mimis Papaioannou

Stalwart ST, also SS Right-footed finisherdribbler
Rating
82
Caps
61
Goals
21
Life
1942–2023
Clubs
G.A.S. Veria, AEK Athens, New York Pancyprian-Freedoms
#23
Editorial rank of 33 for Greece
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The iconic striker and captain spent 17 seasons with AEK Athens, establishing himself as one of Greek football's greatest goalscorers and a true club legend. Career record: 61 caps and 21 goals for Greece; club career at G.A.S. Veria, AEK Athens, New York Pancyprian-Freedoms.

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Career record

1960–1962G.A.S. Veria
1962–1979AEK Athens
1979–1982New York Pancyprian-Freedoms
1979–1979Western Suburbs SC
Greece61 caps, 21 goals

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Around Papaioannou in the almanac

One rank above: Kostas Tsimikas at #22.

One rank below: Orestis Karnezis at #24.

Greece's editorial top five: Mimis Domazos · Theodoros Zagorakis · Giorgos Karagounis · Vasilis Hatzipanagis · Antonis Nikopolidis.