Full name Ioannis Loukinas –2006 Agia Paraskevi Place of birth Athens, Greece Name Giannis Loukinas | Playing position Role Footballer Number 25 Height 1.85 m | |
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Date of birth (1991-09-20) 20 September 1991 (age 24) Current team Iraklis 1908 Thessaloniki F.C. (#25 / Forward) | ||
Giannis Loukinas (Greek: Γιάννης Λουκίνας, born 20 September 1991) is a Greek footballer who plays for Iraklis in the Greek Football League, as a forward. He played football at youth level for Agia Paraskevi and Olympiacos. Loukinas started his professional career with Agia Paraskevi. He has also played for Panionios, Kalloni, PAO Rouf, Niki Volou, Fokikos and Chania. Loukinas has been capped with Greece U-19.
Contents
- Agia Paraskevi
- Panionios
- Niki Volou
- Fokikos
- Chania
- Iraklis
- International career
- Style of play
- Personal
- References
Agia Paraskevi
Loukinas started his football in Agia Paraskevi youth teams. After scoring twice against Olympiacos in friendly matches he was signed on loan by Olympiacos and moved to the club's U20 squad. After a year in Olympiacos youth squads he returned to Agia Paraskevi where he broke through the first team in the 2008–09 season appearing in 29 matches and scoring 6 goals.
Panionios
His good performances earned him a transfer and a three-year contract to Greek Superleague club Panionios. Loukinas made his first team debut in a home defeat against Larissa. He played in one more match before he was loaned out to Kalloni and PAO Rouf.
Niki Volou
In the 2011–12 season he was indispensable for Niki Volou appearing in all but 4 matches and scoring 3 goals in the club's quest to promotion.
Fokikos
He played for Fokikos in the 2012–13 season appearing in no less than 24 occasions and scored 3 goals before, in May, inguinal hernia let him out for the rest of the season.
Chania
On 3 August 2013 Loukinas signed for Chania. He debuted for his new club in the opening match of the season a 2–1 defeat from Iraklis Psachna. His first goal for Chania was an injury time winner against Acharnaikos on 24 November 2013. Throughout the season he played in 34 matches for Chania and scored 9 goals.
Iraklis
On 11 July 2014 he signed a three-year contract with Greek Football League outfit Iraklis. Loukinas debuted for his new club in the opening match of the season, a cup match against Lamia. He scored twice in his league debut for Iraklis, helping the club achieve an away win against Tyrnavos. On May 20, 2015 he scored the winner against Larissa which helped Iraklis come back to Super League.
On 9 September 2015, the 24-year-old forward agreed to three-years' extension with increased earnings. Loukinas will sign his new contract with the club on 12 September.
International career
Loukinas has made his debut for Greece U-19 on 25 May 2009 in a home defeat against Portugal U-19. He made one more appearance three days later on a match against Denmark U-19.
Style of play
Loukinas is a striker with good pace and off the ball movement. He also possesses good dribbling skills but he has low composure and a weak left foot.
Personal
Zlatan Ibrahimović is Loukinas' idol and Manchester United is his favourite club abroad.