Mimis Papaioannou

Stalwart ST, also SS Right-footed finisherdribbler

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1942–2023

Clubs

G.A.S. Veria, AEK Athens, New York Pancyprian-Freedoms

#21

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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Around Papaioannou in the almanac

One rank above: Kostas Tsimikas at #20.

One rank below: Orestis Karnezis at #22.

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