1. Alexandros Tziolis is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
22 Facts About Alexandros Tziolis
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Alexandros Tziolis was a Greek international from 2005 until his international retirement in 2018.
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Alexandros Tziolis appeared in two World Cups and Euro 2008.
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Alexandros Tziolis played there for about seven years and in 1995, a Panionios scouter spotted his talent and brought him to Athens.
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Alexandros Tziolis was an integral part of Panionios team for three seasons, playing 61 matches and scoring three goals.
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Alexandros Tziolis went on to again established himself, linking well with teammates Gilberto Silva and Simao Mate Junior.
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Alexandros Tziolis played a regular role in Bremen's midfield and helped the club to make the UEFA Cup final against Shaktar Donetsk, on 20 May 2009.
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Alexandros Tziolis made his debut in the league on 7 February 2010 against Sampdoria.
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On 31 August 2012, Alexandros Tziolis joined Cypriot side APOEL on a season-long loan deal from AS Monaco.
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On 25 June 2013, Alexandros Tziolis signed a three-year contract with Greek Superleague side PAOK.
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In December 2015 the club stated it wanted to keep the international midfielder for many years and that Alexandros Tziolis had a first meeting with technical director Frank Arnesen, to speak about the terms of a contract extension.
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Alexandros Tziolis left the club having made 111 appearances in all competitions.
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On 4 August 2017, Alexandros Tziolis signed a two-year contract with newly promoted Saudi Professional League club Al-Fayha FC.
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On 2 July 2019, Alexandros Tziolis departed Al-Fayha after a two-year stay with the Saudi club.
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Alexandros Tziolis was included in the team that defending their UEFA Euro 2008 European championship.
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Alexandros Tziolis made four appearances in qualifying, including as a substitute in the play-off win away with Ukraine.
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Alexandros Tziolis was included in the squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Alexandros Tziolis played every minute of the tournament for his country, including their debut World Cup win over Nigeria on 17 June 2010.
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Alexandros Tziolis would be included in the team for two major events, but Greece coach Fernando Santos dropped Tziolis from his final 23-player squad for the UEFA Euro 2012.
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Alexandros Tziolis had a poor season and would not get a regular spot in the Monaco team, in Ligue 2, while his performance in the last friendlies did little to change Santos's mind.
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Alexandros Tziolis is a tall defensive midfielder, good in air, with powerful long shots.
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Alexandros Tziolis plays a "silent" role in the game, and he tends to occupy the role of a deep-lying playmaker more than a defensive stopper.