Grigoris Makos is a former professional footballer from Greece who played as a midfielder.
He began his professional career at Panionios F.C., where he became captain at just 19 years old.
In 2009, Makos transferred to AEK Athens F.C. for €800,000, marking a significant step in his career.
Biography
Early Life and Youth Career
Grigoris Makos is a Greek former professional footballer born into a world where football was a passion. He began his journey in the sport at a young age, signing with Panionios F.C. in 2000 at just 13 years old after impressing in the youth academy. His talent quickly shone through, and by 2004, he made his debut for the senior team, scoring his first goal in 2005 and becoming captain by the age of 19. During his time at Panionios, he made over 100 appearances and helped the team achieve notable league finishes.
Professional Career
In 2009, Makos transferred to AEK Athens F.C. for €800,000, where he continued to develop his skills and contribute to the team's success. He made his debut in the Europa League shortly after joining and continued to play a significant role in the club's midfield. His career also included stints at TSV 1860 München, Anorthosis Famagusta FC, and several other clubs, showcasing his versatility and resilience as a midfielder. Makos represented the Greece national team from 2008 to 2012, participating in the UEFA Euro 2012 and earning a reputation as a reliable player on the international stage.
Legacy and Honors
Throughout his career, Makos has left a mark in Greek football, particularly noted for his time at AEK Athens, where he won the Greek Cup in the 2010-11 season. His journey from a youth player to a national team member exemplifies his dedication and passion for the sport, making him a respected figure in Greek football history.
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Career & Clubs
Panionios
In 2000, Makos signed for Panionios from Ilioupoli at the age of 13. After impressing in the youth academy, he was eventually called up to the Greece national football team in 2003 and made his debut in a match against Proodeftiki on 23 May 2004. Makos scored his first goal for Panionios on 1 October 2005, against Levadiakos. And his first ever European goal vs Bordeaux on 20 December 2007. He was appointed captain in 2006 at the age of 19. During his time at the club, he had become one of Panionios' most important players making over 100 appearances for the club at the young age of 21 and guiding them to successive fifth-place finishes. His impressive performances attracted interest from the "big three" of Greece and also from teams abroad. In the end Makos agreed to join AEK Athens.
AEK Athens
On 24 June 2009, AEK signed Makos for €800,000 from Panionios signing a five-year deal with the Athenian club. Soon after signing, Makos stated "One of the main reasons I decided to come here is because of Dušan Bajević". On 6 July, Makos decided to continue using the number 14 at AEK, a number which he has used since his youth career. On 20 August, Makos made his official debut for AEK, in the game versus Vaslui in the Europa League. Makos made his league debut in the 0–1 away win over Atromitos on 30 August. An unconvincing pre-season and start to the season seen Makos dropped from the starting 11 to the bench. In his first season at AEK, Makos made a…
Greece Under 21
Soon after becoming a regular and captain at Panionios, Makos was called up to the Greece U21 national squad and was made captain not long after his debut. After 17 appearances for the Under-21 side, he was called up to the senior side by Greece coach Otto Rehhagel.
Greece
Makos was called up to the Greece national team on 1 February 2008 and made his debut on 5 February 2008 in a friendly against Czech Republic, he earned his second cap versus Cyprus on 19 May 2008. On 9 November, Makos was called up for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches against Ukraine, however Makos did not feature in any of the legs. On 28 February, Makos was called up for the World Cup preparation friendly against Senegal, he came on as a second-half substitute and made his first appearance for the national team in over a year On 11 May, Makos was named in Rehhagel's 30-man provisional World Cup squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup but did not make the final 23-man squad. He became a regular choice of new coach Fernando Santos on the Greece national football team during the latter stages of the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying. On 19 May 2012, Makos was called up to the 23-man Greece squad for UEFA Euro 2012, in Poland and Ukraine. Makos made his debut in the tournament against Russia the coming on as a substitute in a Euro 2012 group stage match for captain Giorgos Karagounis playing 24 minutes of the match as he helped Greece keep a 1–0 win against Russia to finish…
- Club
- AEK Athens F.C. (2009–2012)
- Club
- Panionios F.C. (2003–2009)
- Club
- Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2013–2015)
- Club
- Greece men's national football team (2008–2012)
- Club
- TSV 1860 München (2012–2013)
- Club
- Panetolikos F.C. (2015–2017)
- Club
- Greece national under-21 football team (2006–2008)
- Club
- A.E.K. (2009–2012)
- Club
- A.O. Trikala (2018–2018)
- Club
- Athens Kallithea F.C. (2018–2019)
- Club
- Kalamata F.C. (2019–2020)
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- National team
- Greece
Legacy
Clubs
- Panionios F.C.2003–2009
- Greece national under-21 football team2006–2008
- Greece men's national football team2008–2012
- A.E.K.2009–2012
- AEK Athens F.C.2009–2012
- TSV 1860 München2012–2013
- Anorthosis Famagusta FC2013–2015
- Panetolikos F.C.2015–2017
- A.O. Trikala2018–2018
- Athens Kallithea F.C.2018–2019
- Kalamata F.C.2019–2020
Played together with
- Abderrahim OuakiliTSV 1860 München · 1997–1999
Abdoulaye BaTSV 1860 München · 2017–2017
Abedi PeleTSV 1860 München · 1996–1998- Adam StachowiakAnorthosis Famagusta FC · 2011–2012
Admir BajrovicPanetolikos F.C. · 2019–2020- Adriano GrimaldiTSV 1860 München · 2018–2019
Adrián ColungaAnorthosis Famagusta FC · 2016- Afo DodooKalamata F.C. · 1995–1998
- Agamemnon GilisPanionios F.C. · 1919–1920
Aggelos CharisteasPanetolikos F.C. · 2011–2013
Ahmed MagdyPanionios F.C. · 2005–2007- Alain RaguelPanionios F.C. · 2000–2004
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