Anthimos Kapsis facts for kids
Kapsis in 1971
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 September 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Astypalaia, Greece | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Libero | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1984 | Panathinaikos | 319 | (5) |
| International career | |||
| 1971–1982 | Greece | 35 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1992–1993 | PAS Giannina | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Anthimos Kapsis (Greek: Άνθιμος Καψής) is a famous Greek former footballer. He was born on September 3, 1950. Kapsis played as a libero, which is a defensive player who "sweeps up" any loose balls and helps start attacks. He was a key player for the Greek national team and his club, Panathinaikos.
Playing Career Highlights
Anthimos Kapsis was born in Astypalaia, a Greek island. When he was young, his family moved to Keratsini, a town near Athens. He started his professional football journey with Panathinaikos F.C..
Time with Panathinaikos
Kapsis played for Panathinaikos from 1969 until 1984. This was a very successful time for the club. He was part of the team that reached the 1971 European Cup Final. This big match was played at Wembley Stadium in London, England. It was a huge achievement for a Greek team to reach such an important European final.
During his time with Panathinaikos, Kapsis helped the team win many titles:
- Five Greek championships (1969, 1970, 1972, 1977, 1984)
- Four Greek Cups (1969, 1977, 1982, 1984)
- One Balkans Cup (1977)
Playing for Greece
Anthimos Kapsis also played for the Greece national football team. He represented his country 36 times. He was a member of the Greek team that played in the Euro 1980 tournament. This was a major European football competition. He was even chosen to play in a special all-European team against a South American team in a charity game.
Family Life
Anthimos Kapsis has a son named Michalis Kapsis. Michalis was born in 1973 and also became a professional football player. He followed in his father's footsteps. Michalis was part of the Greek national team that famously won the Euro 2004 tournament. This was a huge victory for Greek football.
See also
- List of one-club men in association football
