11 Facts About Dimitris Salpingidis

Dimitris Salpingidis began his football career through the youth ranks of PAOK.

Dimitris Salpingidis didn't make it as a wrestler but his dream came true as footballer in 2004.

Dimitris Salpingidis publicly refused the offer of bitter rivals Olympiacos, despite being the most profiting one among the three.

On 3 November 2011, Dimitris Salpingidis became the Greek player with the most goals in Europe.

On 12 December 2013, Dimitris Salpingidis took the field in PAOK FC's final Group L game, at home to AZ Alkmaar on Thursday, making his 67th appearance in the UEFA Cup and UEFA Europa League.

On 26 April 2014, Dimitris Salpingidis unsuccessfully tried to win his second trophy with PAOK in the Greek Cup final against Panathinaikos.

Dimitris Salpingidis had twice gone close to an equaliser, rattling the bar with a header, and, right before the interval, was millimetres away from turning in Miroslav Stoch's cross with the goal at his mercy.

Dimitris Salpingidis had an additional year contract with the club, but there are a few problems appeared in the season and it seems that the final discussion will take place at the end of it.

Dimitris Salpingidis will be ready to help his teammates from the beginning of next season.

Dimitris Salpingidis has made 82 appearances and scored 13 times for the Greece national football team, including the winning goal in the away leg of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification play-offs against Ukraine, which sent Greece through to the final tournament.

Dimitris Salpingidis made his debut for the national team on 17 August 2005 against Belgium.