20 Facts About Christos Patsatzoglou

Christos "Patsa" Patsatzoglou is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a right-back or defensive midfielder.

Christos Patsatzoglou then moved to Omonia in Cyprus where he won the double.

Christos Patsatzoglou's talent was spotted by Skoda Xanthi's scouts and he was transferred there in 1996.

Alongside Giourkas Seitaridis, Christos Patsatzoglou was considered to be one of Greece's top footballing talents and was pursued to be signed by the country's "Big 3"; Olympiacos, AEK Athens and Panathinaikos, though he chose to sign with Olympiacos Piraeus.

Christos Patsatzoglou was a top consistent performer until he was devastatingly injured in 2003, at a derby game between Olympiacos and AEK Athens.

Christos Patsatzoglou stated that he was healthy again and that it was up to his coach, Trond Sollied to play him now.

Christos Patsatzoglou indicated he wants to leave in the summer transfer window and return to Greece.

Christos Patsatzoglou only played six league matches due to his long-term injury.

On 30 August 2010, Christos Patsatzoglou agreed on terms with AEK Athens signing a one-year deal.

Christos Patsatzoglou made his debut for AEK against Panserraikos coming on as a substitute.

Christos Patsatzoglou is no longer with AEK Athens since January 2011.

In November 2012 Christos Patsatzoglou, who was on the team for the game against OFI Crete, disappeared making an appeal to the club due to a ten-day delay of a contract' dose.

At that time, awaiting the final court decision for the appeal has been filed against PAS Giannina, Christos Patsatzoglou was in England where he tried to open a new page in his career.

Christos Patsatzoglou had the best recommendations from Stelios Giannakopoulos, whom opinion always counts in Reebok Stadium.

In July 2013 Christos Patsatzoglou signed a 2+1 years' contract for Greek Football League club Iraklis Psachna.

In July 2015 Christos Patsatzoglou signed a new contract with the local A' Division of Evia Island team AEK Chalkidos.

Christos Patsatzoglou was selected for the 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, although he had already made his full debut against Germany.

Christos Patsatzoglou appeared once in a qualifying match for UEFA EURO 2004, but not in the final tournament itself.

Christos Patsatzoglou was part of the 23-man squad that represented Greece at Euro 2008.

Christos Patsatzoglou participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, making two appearances against South Korea and Argentina, both as a substitute.