Savvas Theodoridis facts for kids

Savvas Theodoridis (Greek: Σάββας Θεοδωρίδης) was a famous Greek football player. He was born on February 18, 1935, in Athens, Greece. Savvas Theodoridis was known for playing as a goalkeeper. He played for the well-known club Olympiacos. He also represented his country, playing for the Greece national team. He passed away on August 17, 2020.

Who Was Savvas Theodoridis?

Savvas Theodoridis was a talented football player. He became a professional goalkeeper in 1953. A goalkeeper's job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. They are a very important part of any football team. Savvas Theodoridis was known for his skills in this position. He played for nearly a decade.

A Star Goalkeeper for Olympiacos

Savvas Theodoridis spent most of his career with Olympiacos. This is one of the biggest football clubs in Greece. He played 57 games for the club. During his time there, Olympiacos won many important titles. He helped them become champions of Greece several times. He also helped them win the Greek Cup.

Playing for Greece

Savvas Theodoridis also played for his country. He was part of the Greece national team. He played 12 games for the senior national team. He also played for the Greece Olympic team in 1960. He took part in the qualification games for the 1960 Summer Olympics. He played in all four of those matches.

Winning Trophies

Savvas Theodoridis had a very successful career. He won many championships with Olympiacos. These wins showed how skilled he was as a goalkeeper. His team was one of the best in Greece during his playing years.

Olympiacos Achievements

Here are some of the major trophies Savvas Theodoridis won with Olympiacos:

• Panhellenic Championship (Greece's top league):
  • 1954–55
  • 1955–56
  • 1956–57
  • 1957–58
  • 1958–59
• Greek Football Cup (a major cup competition):
  • 1956–57
  • 1957–58
  • 1958–59
  • 1959–60
  • 1960–61
• Piraeus FCA Championship:
  • 1954
  • 1955
  • 1957
  • 1958
  • 1959