10 Facts About Kostas Davourlis

Kostas Davourlis born in Agyia, Patras, popularly nicknamed The Black Prince, was a former Greek footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

Kostas Davourlis was famed for his technical ability, his ball skill, his creative passes and his powerful shot in or outside the box; furthermore, his leadership was exemplary.

Kostas Davourlis was a notable free kick taker, as demonstrated by his numerous goals from outside the penalty area.

Fortunately enough for Kostas Davourlis, they were back a year later and the Black Prince of Patras led Panachaiki's rise towards glory.

At Olympiacos, Kostas Davourlis was one of the top players of the team, along with Georgios Delikaris, Yves Triantafyllos and Julio Losada.

Kostas Davourlis's team won one Greek Championship title and reached two consecutive Greek Cup finals, winning thanks to his goal in 1975 and losing in 1976.

In 1978, when Kostas Davourlis was transferred back to Panachaiki, almost nothing in Patras remained of the glorious team that fascinated Greece in the first half of the decade.

Kostas Davourlis' presence increased the level of the team, but the results remained poor, leading to the club's relegation to the Second Division in 1981 and in 1985.

Kostas Davourlis ended his career with Korinthos FC in 1986.

Kostas Davourlis earned his first cap with Greece on 23 July 1969, coming in as a substitute in the 75th minute of a friendly match against the Australia.