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The 33 of Greece.
Editorial order, with a career scene and sources behind every name.
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Mimis Domazos 50 caps (Greece) · 4 goals · Panathinaikos, AEK AthensAthens' 'General' and a true legend, he was a midfield maestro for Panathinaikos, orchestrating play with sublime skill and vision.
CM1959–1980
Mimis Domazos 50 caps (Greece) · 4 goals · Panathinaikos, AEK AthensAthens' 'General' and a true legend, he was a midfield maestro for Panathinaikos, orchestrating play with sublime skill and vision.
CM1959–1980
04
VH
Vasilis Hatzipanagis 2 caps (Greece) · 0 goals · Pakhtakor Tashkent FK, G.S. Iraklis ThessalonikisThe 'Greek Maradona' captivated crowds with his mesmerizing dribbling and playmaking artistry during the 70s and 80s, a true diamond of Greek football.
CAM1975–1976
06
DS
Dimitris Saravakos 78 caps (Greece) · 22 goals · Panionios, PanathinaikosA prolific attacker known as 'The Phantom', he terrorized defenses for Panathinaikos and the Greek national team throughout the 80s and early 90s.
CAM1982–1994
07
Sokratis Papastathopoulos 90 caps (Greece) · AEK Athens, Borussia DortmundA commanding presence at the back, he brought his robust defending and leadership to Arsenal and his national team.
CB2008–2019
Sokratis Papastathopoulos 90 caps (Greece) · AEK Athens, Borussia DortmundA commanding presence at the back, he brought his robust defending and leadership to Arsenal and his national team.
CB2008–2019
09
Kostas Manolas 42 caps (Greece) · AEK Athens, AS RomaRenowned for his blistering pace and strength, the no-nonsense centre-back famously thwarted Lionel Messi in the Champions League.
CB2013–2019
Kostas Manolas 42 caps (Greece) · AEK Athens, AS RomaRenowned for his blistering pace and strength, the no-nonsense centre-back famously thwarted Lionel Messi in the Champions League.
CB2013–2019
10
Traianos Dellas 53 caps (Greece) · AEK Athens, AS RomaTowering 'Colossus' of Greece's Euro 2004 winning defence, a no-nonsense centre-back who read the game expertly.
CB2001–2009
Traianos Dellas 53 caps (Greece) · AEK Athens, AS RomaTowering 'Colossus' of Greece's Euro 2004 winning defence, a no-nonsense centre-back who read the game expertly.
CB2001–2009
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Kostas Katsouranis 116 caps (Greece) · Panachaiki, AEK AthensThe versatile midfielder provided a crucial shield in front of the defence, winning countless battles and dictating play for Greece.
CDM2002–2015
Kostas Katsouranis 116 caps (Greece) · Panachaiki, AEK AthensThe versatile midfielder provided a crucial shield in front of the defence, winning countless battles and dictating play for Greece.
CDM2002–2015
12
VT
Vasilios Tsiartas 70 caps (Greece) · 12 goals · AEK Athens, A.E.K.His corner in the Euro 2004 semi-final against the Czech Republic found Traianos Dellas, and the header that followed remains the only silver goal ever scored at a major tournament.
CAM1994–2005
13
AB
Angelos Basinas 100 caps (Greece) · Panathinaikos, RCD MallorcaA key figure in Greece's Euro 2004 success, his precise passing and defensive contributions were vital from midfield.
CDM1999–2009
14
Kostas Mitroglou 65 caps (Greece) · 17 goals · Olympiacos, AtromitosThe powerful striker, known as 'Mitrogoal', spearheaded Greek attacks for over a decade, leaving a trail of crucial goals for Olympiacos and the national team.
SS2009–2019
Kostas Mitroglou 65 caps (Greece) · 17 goals · Olympiacos, AtromitosThe powerful striker, known as 'Mitrogoal', spearheaded Greek attacks for over a decade, leaving a trail of crucial goals for Olympiacos and the national team.
SS2009–2019
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Nikos Anastopoulos 75 caps (Greece) · 29 goals · Panionios, OlympiacosA legendary goalscorer, 'The Moustachioed' forward holds the record for most goals in the Greek league and was a clinical finisher in the 80s.
CAM1977–1988
Nikos Anastopoulos 75 caps (Greece) · 29 goals · Panionios, OlympiacosA legendary goalscorer, 'The Moustachioed' forward holds the record for most goals in the Greek league and was a clinical finisher in the 80s.
CAM1977–1988
17
NM
Nikos Machlas 61 caps (Greece) · 18 goals · OFI Crete, SBV VitesseThe Dutch Eredivisie top scorer in 1998, he was a prolific striker and powerful presence for Vitesse and Ajax, representing Greece with distinction.
ST1993–2002
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Theofanis Gekas 78 caps (Greece) · 24 goals · Athlitiki Enosi Larissa, Athens Kallithea
ST2005–2014
Theofanis Gekas 78 caps (Greece) · 24 goals · Athlitiki Enosi Larissa, Athens Kallithea
ST2005–2014
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Dimitris Salpingidis 77 caps (Greece) · 13 goals · PAOK, A.O. KavalasFamed for his relentless work rate and vital goals, he was a key attacking outlet for Greece, most notably at the 2014 World Cup.
LM2005–2014
Dimitris Salpingidis 77 caps (Greece) · 13 goals · PAOK, A.O. KavalasFamed for his relentless work rate and vital goals, he was a key attacking outlet for Greece, most notably at the 2014 World Cup.
LM2005–2014
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Kostas Fortounis 56 caps (Greece) · 9 goals · Asteras Tripoli, 1. FC KaiserslauternOlympiacos' attacking midfielder with a penchant for long-range goals and set-piece brilliance, often dictating the tempo for club and country.
CM2012–2023
Kostas Fortounis 56 caps (Greece) · 9 goals · Asteras Tripoli, 1. FC KaiserslauternOlympiacos' attacking midfielder with a penchant for long-range goals and set-piece brilliance, often dictating the tempo for club and country.
CM2012–2023
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KT
Kostas Tsimikas 51 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Greece) · Olympiacos, LiverpoolThe Liverpool cult hero is a dynamic left-back, known for his attacking prowess and pinpoint crosses for club and country.
LB2018–
23
MP
Mimis Papaioannou 61 caps (Greece) · 21 goals · G.A.S. Veria, AEK AthensThe 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.
ST1963–1978
24
Orestis Karnezis 49 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Greece) · Panathinaikos, Udinese CalcioA reliable and athletic shot-stopper who provided a steady last line of defence for Greece during a significant period.
GK2012–
Orestis Karnezis 49 (as of 4 October 2026) caps (Greece) · Panathinaikos, Udinese CalcioA reliable and athletic shot-stopper who provided a steady last line of defence for Greece during a significant period.
GK2012–
26
TF
Takis Fyssas 60 caps (Greece) · Panionios, PanathinaikosAn integral part of Greece's shock Euro 2004 victory, this reliable left-back offered tireless energy and defensive cover.
LB1999–2007
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Vasilis Torosidis 101 caps (Greece) · Xanthi, OlympiacosThe powerful right-back became a staple for club and country, known for his relentless work rate and thunderous shot.
RB2007–2019
Vasilis Torosidis 101 caps (Greece) · Xanthi, OlympiacosThe powerful right-back became a staple for club and country, known for his relentless work rate and thunderous shot.
RB2007–2019
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DN
Demis Nikolaidis 54 caps (Greece) · 17 goals · Apollon Smyrnis, AEK AthensA dynamic and versatile forward, he was a leading light for AEK Athens in the 90s before a successful spell in Spain with Atlético Madrid and an impactful national team career.
ST1995–2004
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Giannis Maniatis 50 caps (Greece) · 1 goals · Panionios, OlympiacosA combative, tireless defensive midfielder, whose leadership and bite were vital for Olympiacos and the Greek national team across numerous campaigns.
CM2010–2017
Giannis Maniatis 50 caps (Greece) · 1 goals · Panionios, OlympiacosA combative, tireless defensive midfielder, whose leadership and bite were vital for Olympiacos and the Greek national team across numerous campaigns.
CM2010–2017
30
Takis Ikonomopoulos 25 caps (Greece) · Athens Kallithea, PanathinaikosAn old-school stopper, whose agility and imposing frame made him a formidable goalkeeper for Panathinaikos and the Greek national team.
GK1965–1974
Takis Ikonomopoulos 25 caps (Greece) · Athens Kallithea, PanathinaikosAn old-school stopper, whose agility and imposing frame made him a formidable goalkeeper for Panathinaikos and the Greek national team.
GK1965–1974
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SM
Stelios Manolas 71 caps (Greece) · AEK AthensA loyal servant and defensive bedrock for AEK Athens, his career spanned two decades of uncompromising centre-back play.
CB1982–1995
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GD
Giorgos Donis 24 caps (Greece) · 5 goals · PAS Giannina, PanathinaikosThe rapid winger was a standout for Panathinaikos, bringing pace and trickery to the flanks before embarking on a successful managerial career.
RM1991–1997
33
SA
Stratos Apostolakis 96 caps (Greece) · Panetolikos, OlympiacosA defensive stalwart for both Olympiacos and the national team, he was a tough-tackling centre-back who anchored the defence.
CB1986–1998
About this XI
Mimis Domazos tops Greece's all-time pool, ahead of Theodoros Zagorakis and Giorgos Karagounis. The 33 covers 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 14 midfielders and 6 forwards, with sourced senior international careers spanning the 1950s to the 2020s. Pick a formation, drag your eleven onto the pitch, then explore the careers and settle the duels below. Your votes reorder the people's ranking of these 33 in real time.
Left out, and why
A 33 is a set of decisions, and these are the players who lost their place in the last revision of Greece's list. Every one of them has a case.
- Kyriakos PapadopoulosThe place went to Michalis Kapsis.
- Sotiris NinisThe place went to Vasilios Tsiartas.
Disagree? That is the point. Settle it in the duels above.
Who is the greatest Greece footballer of all time?
The editorial collection starts with Mimis Domazos. Its first five careers: Mimis Domazos, Theodoros Zagorakis, Giorgos Karagounis, Vasilis Hatzipanagis, Antonis Nikopolidis. The people's ranking on this page moves with every duel vote and can disagree.
How were these 33 Greece players chosen?
The collection covers every position across Greece's football history. Honours, international records and career achievements inform the editorial order. Each entry opens a career note and its sources. Fan votes in the duels build a separate ranking.
Where can I read about the careers?
Open a player page from the collection to read the career scene, club record and recorded honours. The source links show where the available records come from.
Can I build and share my own Greece all-time XI?
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