About Giannis Goumas
Giannis Goumas is a Greek professional football manager and former player, who spent his whole senior career at Panathinaikos. Born on 24 May 1975 in the village of Ampelonas, near Larisa, Goumas is one of the many players to emerge from Panathinaikos F.C.'s youth academy and served the club for 15 years, debuting for the first team in 1994. Playing as a central defender, Goumas was known for his tough tackling, excellent aerial ability and his unusual ability to score goals, often with spectacular shots. He was part of the Greece squad that won the UEFA Euro 2004. The 34-year-old parted company with Panathinaikos in late June 2009 by mutual consent, ending his career with the Greens after 277 league appearances, and 27 goals.
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