12 Facts About Spyros Pomonis

Spyros Pomonis was a Greek professional footballer who played as a forward and a later manager.

Spyros Pomonis was promoted to the men's team earlier than his teammates as he impressed with his abilities.

Spyros Pomonis was a player with great technical skills and competing in the position of the left winger, he caused the admiration of the fans by running up and down the opposing defenses.

The young Spyros Pomonis eventually insisted on humiliating his opponent at all costs, scoring once AEK missed the opportunity for a wider victory against the red and whites and Pavlidis took the decision that the role of referee suited him better, by retiring as a footballer.

Spyros Pomonis was one of the main players of the team that won second place in the Balkans Cup in 1967, losing only in the final by Fenerbahce.

Spyros Pomonis was a regular in the squad that reached the quarter-finals of the European Cup in 1969.

Spyros Pomonis had a decisive contribution to AEK winning 2 Championships and 2 Cups.

Spyros Pomonis played his last game for AEK at Peristeri Stadium on 20 May 1973 in the away win against Atromitos.

Spyros Pomonis played with Greece U19 in the 1962 UEFA European Under-18 Championship.

Spyros Pomonis was in 1987 season on the bench of APS Zakynthos for a season.

Spyros Pomonis had always remained a member of the Veterans Association of AEK Athens and was almost always present at their events.

Spyros Pomonis died on 28 July 2020 after long-term health problems.