Andreas Samaris

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Andreas Samaris is a Greek former professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder.

He played for Olympiacos F.C. from 2013 to 2014, contributing to their league title win.

Samaris has been a member of the Greece men's national football team since 2013.

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Биография

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Andreas Samaris is a Greek former professional footballer born in Greece, who played as a midfielder. He began his career in 2006 with Panachaiki G.E. in the Gamma Ethniki, where he made 37 league appearances and scored three goals. Under the guidance of future Australia national team manager Ange Postecoglou, Samaris signed his first professional contract with Panachaiki in April 2007. He later moved to Panionios F.C. in January 2010, where he continued to develop his skills on the pitch.

Rise to Prominence

In 2012, Samaris joined Olympiacos F.C., although he spent the initial season on loan at Panionios. He returned to Olympiacos in 2013, marking his comeback with a goal in a 4–1 victory against Panthrakikos. His impressive performance helped the club secure its 41st league title, with Samaris contributing four goals in 38 appearances during the season.

International Career

Samaris also had a notable international career, starting with the Greece national under-19 team in 2007. He made his senior debut in October 2013 and was selected for the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad. In a memorable match against the Ivory Coast, he scored his first goal in a World Cup tournament, leading Greece to a 2–1 victory.

Later Career and Legacy

In August 2014, Samaris transferred to S.L. Benfica for €10 million, where he faced the challenge of adapting to a new language and culture. He enjoyed success with Benfica, winning multiple league titles and domestic cups. Samaris's career is marked by his dedication to learning and adapting, which has been a key factor in his success on the field. He is remembered for his contributions to both club and country, leaving a lasting legacy in Greek football.

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As of match played 2 November 2023

International

As of match played 11 June 2019

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International career

Samaris is a former Greece under-19 international. He made his debut in a 2008 European Under-19 Championship qualifier against France. In October 2013, he was called up to the Greek senior side by manager Fernando Santos and made a substitute appearance in the final group qualifier against Liechtenstein, also coming off the bench in the two play-off matches against Romania. After a strong season with Olympiakos, Santos opted to select Samaris to his final 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. On 24 June 2014, in his first appearance in a final tournament of the World Cup and against the Ivory Coast, Samaris opened the scoring after capitalizing on Cheick Tioté's defensive mistake in the 42nd minute in an eventual 2–1 victory; Samaris came on as an early replacement for the injured Panagiotis Kone.

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Club career

Greece

Samaris started his career in Gamma Ethniki side Panachaiki in 2006, making a total of 37 league appearances and scored three goals for the club. On 10 April 2007, he signed his first professional contract with Panachaiki, where he was coached by future Australia national team manager Ange Postecoglou. On 11 January 2010, Samaris moved to Panionios. Samaris joined Olympiacos in 2012 but spent the season on loan at Panionios. In 2013, he returned to Olympiacos and scored his first goal with the club on 23 November 2013, in an away 4–1 victory against Panthrakikos. Samaris ended the league with 38 appearances and scored four goals en route to the Piraeus-based club's 41st title.

Benfica

On 22 August 2014, Samaris moved abroad and joined Portuguese champions Benfica on a five-year contract for a transfer fee of €10 million and with a €45 million release clause. He made his debut for Benfica on 12 September against Vitória Sétubal. At the end of the 2014–15 season, Samaris mentioned that the Portuguese language was a barrier in his first year with the club. The Greek international stressed the importance of learning it by stating, "I liked to learn Portuguese because I became closer to my colleagues. The most important is to understand what my coach says because there was an idea of game and I had to adapt faster than the others." On 29 August 2015, in the second day of 2015–16 Primeira Liga, Samaris, after an assist from Greek teammate Kostas Mitroglou,…

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