Panagiotis Kotidis
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Panagiotis Kotidis | ||
| Date of birth | May 5, 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Katerini, Greece | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Right midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1990 | Ethnikos Piraeus | 300 | (58) |
| 1990–1991 | Ionikos Nikeas | 16 | (1) |
| National team | |||
| 1980 | Greece U21 | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Panagiotis Kotidis (born 5 May 1959) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a right midfielder. He is best known for his long-standing career with Ethnikos Piraeus F.C. and a season with Ionikos F.C..
Early life
Kotidis was born in Katerini, Greece. During his youth, his family relocated to Drapetsona. He began playing football with the local team Ypapanti. In a friendly match against Ethnikos Piraeus' youth team, Kotidis' performance led to his recruitment by Ethnikos.
Club career
Ethnikos Piraeus
Kotidis joined Ethnikos Piraeus in 1977, where he played for 13 years, making 300 league appearances and scoring 58 goals. He made his debut in the Greek top division on 8 January 1978 against Aigaleo, scoring the winning goal in the final minutes. Despite offers from clubs like AEK and PAOK, he remained with Ethnikos throughout his prime years.
Ionikos Nikeas
In the 1990–1991 season, Kotidis transferred to Ionikos Nikeas, where he made 16 appearances and scored one goal. He retired from professional football in 1991.
International career
Kotidis represented Greece at the under-21 level, earning a cap on 3 December 1980.
Post-retirement
After retiring, Kotidis did not pursue a coaching career, despite obtaining a coaching diploma in 1990, citing his temperament as a reason. He later worked for the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) and, upon retirement, dedicated his time to his favorite hobby, fishing.
Personal anecdotes
Kotidis recounted that during his youth, after a standout performance, he was rewarded with a significant sum of money by a club official. Unaware of the context, his parents initially believed he had acquired the money through dishonest means.
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnikos Piraeus | 1977–1990 | Super League Greece | 300 | 58 |
| Ionikos Nikeas | 1990–1991 | Super League Greece | 16 | 1 |
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