Playing position Name Giannis Arabatzis Position Goalkeeper 2013–2014 Ermis Aradippou Weight 80 kg | Height 1.93 m Years Team Role Footballer | |
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Date of birth (1984-05-28) 28 May 1984 (age 31) Similar People Nikolaos Georgeas, Giannis Kontoes, Vasileios Pliatsikas | ||
Giannis Arabatzis (Greek: Γιάννης Αραμπατζής; born 28 May 1984 in Makrochori, Veria, Greece) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
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AEK
Arabatzis made his first cap against rival team Panathinaikos, and impressed the fans and coach Dusan Bajevic. After his impressive performances, Arabatzis has earned himself a spot in the AEK starting line-up after five years on the bench forcing Sebastian Saja as second choice. In 2011, he was the first choice for the position of goalkeeper, leaving Dimitrios Konstantopoulos out of the first eleven. Moreover, he was given the MVP award for his performance against Ergotelis. After Nikos Georgeas left AEK, Arabatzis became the eldest player of the team having completed ten years in the team.
On 2012-13 Superleague Greece season AEK relegated to Football League 2(Greece National Third Division), and Giannis' contract with AEK expired on 30 June 2013.
Ermis Aradippou
On 21 August 2013, Arabatzis sign one-year deal with Ermis Aradippou to Cypriot First Division. That season Ermis Aradippou had been promoted to Cypriot First Division and Giannis had helped the team to took part in UEFA Europa League Play-Offs.
Astra Giurgiu
On 23 July 2014, Arabatzis signed a one-year contract with Astra Giurgiu.
Kerkyra
After an unstable season in Romania, Arabatzis signed one-year contract with Kerkyra in Football League (Greece Second Division). After some attractive performances Arabatzis helped Kerkyra to promotion in Superleague and Kerkyra renew his contract for one-year.
Honours
AEK Athens