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| + | '''Giorgos Sideris''' (born in 1938) was considered by many to be a player like no other! An inside-right forward that no-one or nothing could stand in his way (his nickname was "the Bulldozer"). Very quick with the ball on his feet and a player that had the instinct and charisma to score. He had a very bright career with [[Olympiakos FC|Olympiakos]] (came from [[Atromitos Piraeus FC]] in [[1958]]) for whom he scored 224 goals. | ||
He became leading scorer three times in the Greek championship with: 29 goals in [[1965]], 22 goals in [[1967]]. During the 1968-69 season he was Europe's second scorer (35 goals) following Zekov of CSKA Sofia (36). | He became leading scorer three times in the Greek championship with: 29 goals in [[1965]], 22 goals in [[1967]]. During the 1968-69 season he was Europe's second scorer (35 goals) following Zekov of CSKA Sofia (36). | ||
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* [[Football: All Time Scorers]] | * [[Football: All Time Scorers]] | ||
[[Category:Football Players|Sideris, Giorgos]] | [[Category:Football Players|Sideris, Giorgos]] | ||
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Revision as of 08:47, October 30, 2005
Giorgos Sideris (born in 1938) was considered by many to be a player like no other! An inside-right forward that no-one or nothing could stand in his way (his nickname was "the Bulldozer"). Very quick with the ball on his feet and a player that had the instinct and charisma to score. He had a very bright career with Olympiakos (came from Atromitos Piraeus FC in 1958) for whom he scored 224 goals.
He became leading scorer three times in the Greek championship with: 29 goals in 1965, 22 goals in 1967. During the 1968-69 season he was Europe's second scorer (35 goals) following Zekov of CSKA Sofia (36).
He had 28 appearances with the National Football Team of Greece (14 goals) in the period of 1958-1969.
On February 6, 1972, Giorgos Sideris rejoins Olympiakos (in a match against Panachaiki, 3-2) after his return from Belgium where he played for Antwerp (1971). He was the first Greek player to play for another European team outside Greece.
On February 20, 1972 he played his last game against Panathinaikos at Karaiskaki Stadium. After his football career ended, Sideris established a successful insurance company.