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Vasilios
Vassilios or Vassileios, also transliterated Vasileios, Vasilios, Vassilis or Vasilis ( el, Βασίλειος or Βασίλης), is a Greek given name, the origin of Basil (name), Basil. In ancient/medieval/Byzantine context, it is also transliterated as Basileios. It is directly descended from the word "King", el, Βασιλιάς. It descends from the Greek language. People *Vassilis Alexakis, Greek-French writer *Vassilis Andrianopoulos, Greek footballer *Vasilis Avlonitis, Greek actor *Vasilis Avramidis, Greek footballer *Vasilis Barkas, Greek footballer *Vasilis Bolanos, ethnic Greek mayor of Himara, Albania *Vassilis Borbokis, Greek footballer *Vasilis Dimitriadis, Greek footballer *Vasilis Fragkias, Greek basketball coach *Vassilis Gagatsis, president of the Hellenic Football Federation *Vasilis Georgiadis, Greek film director and actor *Vasilis Golias, Greek footballer *Vassilis Hatzipanagis, Greek footballer *Vassilios Iliadis, Greek judoka *Vasilios Kalogeracos, Austra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vassilios Kotronias
Vasilios Kotronias ( el, Βασίλειος Κοτρωνιάς; first name sometimes spelled ''Vassilios''; born 25 August 1964) is a Greek chess player and writer. He is a ten-time Greek champion (1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 2006, 2010, 2014). Kotronias was awarded the titles of International Master in 1986 and Grandmaster in 1990 by FIDE. Between 1998 and 2004, he represented Cyprus, but has since switched federations to become a Greek national player once again. International tournament record *1st 1988 Athens ( Acropolis International) *1st 1993 Komotini *1st 1993 Corfu *1st 1994 Gausdal *1st 1995 Gausdal *1st 1996 Rishon le Zion *1st 1998 Panormo * 1st 2003 Gibraltar Chess Festival (jointly with Nigel Short) * equal 1st 2003/04 Hastings International Chess Congress * equal first at 2008 Cappelle-la-Grande Open * 1st 2020 Ikaros Chess Festival Most played openings Team events In team chess, he has participated in many Chess Olympiads since 1984, including e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vassilis Lakis
Vasilios Lakis ( el, Βασίλειος Λάκης; born 10 September 1976) is a Greek former professional footballer. He was nicknamed "Turbo" for his speed when attacking along the right wing and ability to provide accurate crosses for the strikers in the area. Club career Naoussa Lakis started his career in for Naoussa and he began his career as a defender but his earliest coaches, recognizing his natural ability, moved him to the attacking wing, where he has since shone. In Naoussa Lakis played with players like the then future star, Vasilios Tsiartas. Paniliakos In the summer 1995, Lakis signed for the professional club Panileiakos and in the next season he helped the team to finish in the 7th place in the Greek League by scoring 7 goals. AEK Athens On 12 June 1998 Lakis was transferred to AEK Athens for a fee of 600,000,000 drachmas. There he played alongside players of the likes of Demis Nikolaidis, Vasilios Tsiartas and Theodoros Zagorakis. With the yellow-blacks, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasilis Barkas
Vasilis Cornelius Barkas ( el, Βασίλης Μπάρκας; born 30 May 1994) is a Greek international football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club Utrecht, on loan from Scottish Premiership side Celtic, and the Greece national team. Early life Barkas was born in Athens to a Greek father and Dutch mother. Club career Atromitos Barkas started football in 2006 when he signed in the academies Atromitos. In 2013 he was promoted to the men's team and signed a professional contract with the club of Peristeri. He made his debut on 20 May 2015 against PAOK, replacing Andrey Harbunow at the 83rd minute. The 2015–16 season did not start well for him as he was the back-up goalkeeper. On 30 January 2016 he started as regular against PAOK making an excellent appearance. After that, he became the first-choice goalkeeper of the club. In the summer of 2016, Aston Villa, Olympiacos, PAOK and AEK Athens were interested in signing Barkas. On 9 June 2016, he signed for AE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasilios Kalogeracos
Vasilios Kalogeracos (born 21 March 1975) is an Australian former football (soccer) player. A prominent forward, Kalogeracos has played for Birmingham City and Stockport County in England, Waterford United in Ireland and Kuala Lumpur , anthem = '' Maju dan Sejahtera'' , image_map = , map_caption = , pushpin_map = Malaysia#Southeast Asia#Asia , pushpin_map_caption = , coordinates = , su ... in Malaysia. References General Vasilios Kalogeracos's career statistics at OzFootball Specific 1975 births Living people Soccer players from Perth, Western Australia Australian soccer players Australian expatriate soccer players Australian expatriate sportspeople in England Australian people of Greek descent Expatriate footballers in Malaysia National Soccer League (Australia) players Perth Glory FC players South Melbourne FC players Birmingham City F.C. players Stevenage F.C. players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vassilis Andrianopoulos
Vasilios Andrianopoulos ( el, Βασίλειος Ανδριανόπουλος; 1908 – 1989) was a Greek footballer. He was Giannis Andrianopoulos' brother. Andrianopoulos started his career with Peiraikos Syndesmos FC and continued with the Athletic and Football Club of Piraeus, Olympiakos Omilos and Olympiacos F.C., as each of his prior clubs were absorbed into the next. He scored 92 goals in 161 official and unofficial matches for the club. He was capped 7 times by the Greece National Football Team The Greece national football team ( el, Εθνική Ελλάδας, ) represents Greece in men's international football matches and is controlled by the Hellenic Football Federation, the governing body for football in Greece. Greece play most ..., scoring 3 goals. After his playing career, Vasilis took on various official football capacities. He died in Piraeus in 1989. References External linksΠρόσωπα του Πειραιά (Faces of Piraeus) {{DEFAULTSORT:Andri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasilios Koutsianikoulis
Vasilios Koutsianikoulis ( gr, Βασίλειος Κουτσιανικούλης; born 9 August 1988) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a left winger or an attacking midfielder for Gamma Ethniki club Trikala. Club career Early years Koutsianikoulis began his football career at his local amateur club Iraklis Chalkis, at the time playing in the Delta Ethniki, the fourth tier of the Greek football league system. His performances drew the attention of Greece U-19 coach Nikos Nioplias, who arranged for his first international call-up as well as sending him on a trial period at his former club OFI in April 2007. Koutsianikoulis played a single pre-season friendly game with OFI against local rival Ergotelis. As OFI coach at the time Reiner Maurer had second thoughts on signing Koutsianikoulis on his outfit, Ergotelis, who were impressed with his performance during that friendly approached the player and signed him instead. Ergotelis Koutsianikoulis debuted for Ergotel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vassilis Borbokis
Vasilios Borbokis (Greek: Βασίλειος Μπορμπόκης; born 10 February 1969) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is the younger brother of the former Greek international, Stefanos Borbokis. Career Club career Born in Serres, he started his career at Apollon Kalamarias, in which he played from 1987 to 1993, when he was transferred to the then champion of Greece, AEK Athens, where played until 1997 celebrating a championship, two cups and a Super Cup. In 1997 he was transferred to Sheffield United which was then playing in the Championship for a fee of €1.25M and became one of the first Greeks to play in England. He stayed at Sheffield United for two seasons, completing 55 appearances and scoring four goals, most notably his participation in the 1998 FA Cup semi-final against Newcastle. In this semifinal, he was faced with another Greek who was playing in England, Nikos Dabizas who was then playing in Newcastle. In 1999 he trans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasilis Katsaros
Vasilios Katsaros ( el, Βασίλειος Κατσαρός; born 20 October 2000) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a left-back In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield position whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring. Centre-backs are usually positioned in pairs, with one full-back on either s .... References 2000 births Living people Greek footballers Super League Greece 2 players Gamma Ethniki players Platanias F.C. players Irodotos FC players Association football defenders Footballers from Arta, Greece {{Greece-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasilis Golias
Vasilios Golias (Greek: Βασίλειος Γκόλιας; born 4 June 1985) is a professional footballer who currently plays for Nafpaktiakos Asteras as a left back. Career On 29 January 2019 it was announced, that Golias had joined Nafpaktiakos Asteras Nafpaktiakos Asteras ( el, Π.Α.Σ. Ναυπακτιακός Αστέρας) is a Greek football club based in the town of Nafpaktos, Greece. History It was formed by the conjunction of two former clubs of the city: Nafpaktiakos and Asteras Nafp .... agrinionews.gr, 29 J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasilis Konstantinou
Vasilis Konstantinou ( el, Βασίλης Κωνσταντίνου; born 19 November 1947) is a former Greek football goalkeeper whose career spanned three decades: the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Club career Born in Marousi, Konstantinou played football for Panathinaikos' youth team before becoming the back-up goalkeeper and under study of Takis Ikonomopoulos. He filled in successfully for his "mentor" when the situation called for it as was the case in the European Cup semi-finals against Red Star Belgrade (3-0) which sent PAO to the final. Eventually, Konstantinou became the first-team's keeper, a position he held until the 1983 season. He ended his career in 1984, playing for OFI. In the summer of 1973 he played abroad in the National Soccer League with Toronto Homer. International career Konstantinou was capped 28 times with Greece. He was the keeper for Greece for the UEFA Euro 1980 Final. Honours ;Panathinaikos *Alpha Ethniki: 1964–65, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1971–7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vassilis Hatzipanagis
Vasilis Hatzipanagis ( el, link=no, Βασίλης Χατζηπαναγής, , born 26 October 1954) is a Greek former professional footballer. He played for Iraklis in the Greek Alpha Ethniki and Pakhtakor in the Soviet Supreme League. He also played for Greece and the Soviet Union side. Hatzipanagis has been described as "the Greek Maradona". Career Pakhtakor Hatzipanagis was born in 1954 in Tashkent (capital city of Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic), to Greek political refugees. He was scouted by Pakhtakor. They wanted to invest in this raw, yet refined player, but the law was strict: he had to apply for Soviet citizenship to be eligible for the Soviet top flight. Hatzipanagis made his professional debut at the age of 17. During his time there, he made ninety six appearances and scored twenty two goals, and gained promotion from the Soviet First League to the Soviet Supreme League in 1972. Iraklis With the '' Reign of the Colonels'' finally over the year before, Hatzi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basil (name)
The name Basil (''royal, kingly'') comes from the male Greek name Vassilios (, female version ), which first appeared during the Hellenistic period. It is derived from " basileus" ( el, βασιλεύς, links=no), of greek origin, meaning "king", "emperor" or "tzar", from which words such as basilica and basilisk (via Latin) as well as the eponymous herb basil (via Old French) derive, and the name of the Italian region Basilicata, which had been long under the rule of the Byzantine Emperor (also called ''basileus''). It was brought to England by the Crusaders, having been common in the eastern Mediterranean. It is more often used in Britain and Europe than in the United States. It is also the name of a common herb. In Arabic, Bas(s)el (, ''bāsil'') is a name for boys that means "brave, fearless, intrepid". Different derived names in different languages include Barsegh in Armenian; Basile in French; Basilius in German; Basilio in Italian and Spanish; Basílio in Portuguese; B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |