Giannis Kontoes

Giannis Kontoes, Greek footballer

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Born: May 24, 1986
Age in 2026: 40
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Birth year: 1986

About Giannis Kontoes

Giannis Kontoes (Greek: Γιάννης Κοντοές; born 24 May 1986), nicknamed The Tiger, is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a defender. Currently working as an assistant coach. Kontoes is known for his technical ability, solid defending, pace and constant overlapping runs. Kontoes also got the most assists for Panionios in the season 2010–11. Kontoes was listed as best left back in the starting 11 by Super League Greece due to his consistent performances. Despite the criticism, Kontoes played a very solid game and was awarded the MVP award, in a 1–0 away win for AEK Athens.

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The world when Giannis Kontoes was born

Giannis Kontoes was born in 1986. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1986

#1 song"That's What Friends Are For" – Dionne Warwick & Friends
Top moviePlatoon
Top TV showThe Cosby Show
Best-selling bookIt – Stephen King

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentMaradona's "Hand of God" goal at the World Cup
Top headlineSpace Shuttle Challenger disaster
Technology milestoneChernobyl nuclear disaster in Soviet Ukraine
Defining fadTop Gun aviator sunglasses
Notable inventionDisposable camera
World population4.94 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
Sports championNew York Mets (World Series)
Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
U.S. population240.1M

1986 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Giannis Kontoes's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1986	2026
Gas	$0.93	$3.45/gal
Average home	$80,300	$435,000
Average income	$29,458	$67,500
Minimum wage	$3.35	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$3.71	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.22	$0.73
Population	240.1M	341 million

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