Giannis Galitsios (

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: Γιάννης Γκαλίτσιος; born 15 May 1958) is a Greek former professional

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who played as a centre-back.

Club career

Galitsios played only for AE Larissa, in 399 official League games (holding the team's all-time appearance record) and he is considered to be one of the club's best ever. He is also the longest serving captain in club's history. Galitsios is also a retired professional firefighter. Giannis' son Georgios Galitsios is also a footballer, having played for K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen after spending four years with AEL.

International career

Galitsios appeared in 17 matches for the senior

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from 1982 to 1984.

Honours

AEL *

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(1): 1987–88 *

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References

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