20 Facts About Nikos Liberopoulos

Nikolaos "Nikos" Liberopoulos is a retired Greek former professional international footballer who played as a forward.

Nikos Liberopoulos is famous for his aim-to-goal shot, his innate in-play instincts, and his technical attacking skills.

Nikos Liberopoulos is the only player to be recorded in the top ten scorers of all time for both these teams.

Indeed, after seven seasons at Panathinaikos Nikos Liberopoulos scored 103 goals.

Nikos Liberopoulos started his career football career at the local Erani Filiatra, he then moved to Kalamata in 1994.

In 2003, Nikos Liberopoulos clashed with Panathinaikos' board which eventually led to him leaving the club.

Nikos Liberopoulos went to score several times against his former team but never celebrated earning the fans' applause and a standing ovation for his action.

Nikos Liberopoulos signed a two-year deal and received the number 10 shirt.

Nikos Liberopoulos made his Bundesliga debut for Eintracht Frankfurt, playing the full 90 minutes against Hertha BSC on 17 August 2008 at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt.

Nikos Liberopoulos won 55 caps scoring 13 goals in all competitions.

Nikos Liberopoulos made his league debut against Kerkyra and scored his first official goal in a UEFA Europa League match against Hajduk Split.

Nikos Liberopoulos was applauded during his substitution later in that game by some of Panathinaikos' fans despite their team's defeat.

On 16 June 2011, Nikos Liberopoulos signed a new one-year deal keeping him at the club until 2012.

Nikos Liberopoulos played for Greece U21 from 1996 to 1998, where in 23 he scored 15 becoming their top scorer.

Nikos Liberopoulos was a key member of the team that took part in the final of the European Championship in 1998, where they lost to Spain.

Nikos Liberopoulos appeared 76 times in total for Greece scoring 13 goals in the process.

Nikos Liberopoulos has been known on the international scene as a "super sub", coming off the bench many times in the final quarter of games and scoring the decisive goal.

Nikos Liberopoulos was a member of the 23-man squad formed by coach Otto Rehhagel for UEFA Euro 2008.

On 11 September 2009, Nikos Liberopoulos announced his retirement from international football, But he returned to the national squad about a year later when he was recalled by the new coach Fernando Santos.

Nikos Liberopoulos was called for UEFA Euro 2012 by the coach Fernando Santos.