Giannis Valaoras (Greek: Γιάννης Bαλαώρας; born 23 May 1958) is a Greek former footballer who played as a forward during the 1980s and early 1990s. He played for Larissa and Trikala F.C. He captained the team on various occasions, and celebrated both the Greek Championship and the Greek Cup during his time at Larissa. Today, he remains a fan favorite.

Giannis Valaoras
Personal information
Full name Ioannis Valaoras
Date of birth (1958-05-23) 23 May 1958 (age 65)
Place of birth Larissa, Greece
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1976–1978 Anthoupoli Larissa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978–1992 AEL 346 (102)
1992 Trikala 13 (4)
International career
1980–1985 Greece 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Valaoras also made 4 appearances for the Greece national football team.[1]

Honours edit

Larissa

References edit

  1. ^ ΕΘΝΙΚΕΣ ΟΜΑΔΕΣ > Εθνική Ομάδα Ανδρών (in Greek). Hellenic Football Federation. Archived from the original on 30 November 2009. Retrieved 10 November 2009.