How many caps did Orestis Karnezis win for Greece?

Orestis Karnezis won 49 (as of 4 October 2026) caps for Greece, scoring 0 (as of 4 October 2026) goals.

Which clubs did Orestis Karnezis play for?

OFI Crete (2005–2007), Panathinaikos (2007–2013), Granada CF (2013–2014), Udinese Calcio (2013–2019), Watford (2017–2018), SSC Napoli (2018–2019).

Where does Orestis Karnezis rank among Greece's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Orestis Karnezis #24 of Greece's 33 greatest players of all time.

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24 / Greece · 2012–

Orestis Karnezis

GK sweeperleader

Caps · Greece

49 (as of 4 October 2026)

Goals · Greece

0 (as of 4 October 2026)

Life

1985

Clubs

Panathinaikos, Udinese Calcio, Watford

#24

Editorial rank of 33 for Greece

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A reliable and athletic shot-stopper who provided a steady last line of defence for Greece during a significant period. Career record: 49 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 0 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Greece; club career at Panathinaikos, Udinese Calcio, Watford.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q179457

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Career record

2005–2007	OFI Crete
2007–2013	Panathinaikos
2013–2014	Granada CF
2013–2019	Udinese Calcio
2017–2018	Watford
2018–2019	SSC Napoli
Greece	49 (as of 4 October 2026) caps, 0 (as of 4 October 2026) goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Greece checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Greece checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Greece legends whose careers overlapped Karnezis's

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Around Karnezis in the almanac

One rank above: Mimis Papaioannou at #23.

One rank below: Stelios Giannakopoulos at #25.

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

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