Konstantinos 'Kostas' Fortounis is a Greek professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for Super League club Olympiacos and the Greece national team.
17 Facts About Kostas Fortounis
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Kostas Fortounis was born in Trikala, Thessaly but comes from the nearby village of Sarakina, close to the town of Kalabaka.
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Kostas Fortounis made his debut in a draw with PAOK in Tripolis.
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Kostas Fortounis reportedly attracted interest from Dutch champions Ajax and Italian champions Juventus midway through the season.
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On 21 July 2014, Kostas Fortounis signed a five-year contract with Olympiacos, returning after six years.
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Kostas Fortounis said he chose the club ahead of PAOK and Panathinaikos because they could offer him Champions League football, but was left out of the squad for that competition.
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Kostas Fortounis finished the season with 40 appearances in all competitions.
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Kostas Fortounis finished the season with 37 appearances in all competitions.
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Kostas Fortounis contributed two goals and an assist to his team beating 10-man Burnley in the Europa League play-off round.
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Kostas Fortounis finished the season with 43 appearances in all competitions.
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Kostas Fortounis finished the season with 21 appearances in all competitions.
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Kostas Fortounis finished the season with 46 appearances in all competitions.
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Kostas Fortounis has represented Greece at U-21, U-19 and U-17 level.
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Kostas Fortounis was not a part of the Greece national team for 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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Kostas Fortounis started playing again for the national team, being a key player for the squad.
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Kostas Fortounis's speed is another factor that is to his benefit, as he is able to burst past markers with flair and trickery.
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Kostas Fortounis describes himself as a player who can find gaps in the opposition defence but not particularly good at dribbling or one-on-ones.