Mimis Stefanakos

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Born in 1937, Mimis Stefanakos was considered - along with Costas Linoxylakis - as the best centre back of his day. He started playing football at Ilisiakos FC before joining Olympiakos. His career at Olympiakos spanned the years 1958 - 1965 during which he was capped 8 times by the Greek National Football Team. Married to actress Martha Karayianni, Stefanakos developed a love for the cinema and the night life which contributed to his decline as a player. A very disappointing performance in the Cup Winners' Cup against West Ham United of England, was to be his last game. He tried his hand at acting without much success.