16 Facts About Pantelis Kafes

Pantelis Kafes is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Pantelis Kafes started playing professional football in January 1995 at the age of 17 for Pontioi Veria.

Pantelis Kafes was ever-present in his first season at Olympiacos as they finished second in the Alpha Ethniki in 2003, and made his first UEFA Champions League appearances, five in all.

Pantelis Kafes played in the majority of Olympiacos' league matches on their way to the domestic double, and only a mid-season injury preventing him from matching his record in Europe, where he took part in all of the club's Champions League and UEFA Cup games.

On 12 June 2009, Pantelis Kafes signed a new 3-year deal which will keep him at AEK until 2012.

Pantelis Kafes agreed to reduce his wages to help the club's financial difficulties.

On 11 July 2009, Pantelis Kafes was given the captain's armband and will be the new captain for the upcoming season.

Pantelis Kafes trialed with Rangers FC in Scotland but did not sign with the financially troubled club.

Pantelis Kafes scored his first goal with his new team 6 October 2012 against Atromitos and on 12 December 2012, he made his debut in Greek Cup with Veria FC against Thrasyvoulos and 22 December, he helped his new team to qualify for the stage and for the quarter-final of the Greek Cup.

Pantelis Kafes was released during the winter break and in February 2013, he trialed with Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.

Pantelis Kafes made his debut in the national team against Croatia in April 2001 and scored his first goal against Austria in Vienna in March 2003.

Pantelis Kafes made two appearances in UEFA EURO 2004 qualifying, and was in the finals squad and he won Euro 2004 with Greece.

Pantelis Kafes participated in 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign, the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Pantelis Kafes has been re-called into the team from the new coach Fernando Santos during the qualification for Euro 2012.

On 8 October 2010 Pantelis Kafes came on as a substitute against Latvia replacing Giorgos Karagounis, helping the team to qualify for UEFA's 2012 European Football Championship tournament.

On 17 November 2010, Pantelis Kafes played the second half of the friendly match against Austria, giving a big contribution, where Greece beat Austria.