Orestis Karnezis

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ИИ

Orestis Karnezis is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

He started his professional career at Panathinaikos F.C. in 2007.

Karnezis played for Udinese Calcio from 2013 to 2019, making a significant impact in Serie A.

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Биография

Early Life

Orestis-Spyridon Karnezis was born in Athens, Greece, but spent his formative years in Corfu. His passion for football blossomed early, leading him to pursue a career in the sport.

Career

Karnezis began his professional journey at Panathinaikos F.C. in 2007, where he initially struggled for playing time. However, during the 2011–12 season, he seized his opportunity, becoming the club's first-choice goalkeeper and earning praise for his performances. His impressive displays caught the attention of clubs across Europe, and in 2013, he transferred to Udinese Calcio in Italy's Serie A. Over the years, he played for several clubs, including Granada CF, Watford F.C., and SSC Napoli, showcasing his skills as a reliable goalkeeper.

On the international stage, Karnezis made his debut for the Greece national team in 2012. His consistent performances led to his selection for the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad, marking a significant milestone in his career. He continued to represent Greece, contributing to the team's efforts in various international competitions.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Karnezis has achieved notable success, including winning the Super League Greece and the Greek Cup with Panathinaikos, as well as the Coppa Italia with Napoli. His contributions to football have solidified his reputation as a skilled goalkeeper, and he remains a respected figure in Greek football history.

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Club career

Panathinaikos

Born in Athens, but raised in Corfu, Karnezis started his professional football career at Panathinaikos in 2007. He made only a few appearances for the club until the 2011–12 season, when he got more chances and impressed. After a few months, his coach, Jesualdo Ferreira, made him the regular goalkeeper of Panathinaikos. He had great performances and saved his team at crucial moments. Reports from Greece indicate that Karnezis was the subject of transfer speculation, as the Greek international attracted suitors from around Europe, following a solid campaign in the Super League Greece 2012–13 season. Reports from Greece indicated that Udinese Calcio emerged as front-runners to sign Karnezis, after the Italian club reportedly offered €800,000 to bring Karnezis to the Serie A that summer. Karnezis took over as Panathinaikos' number one choice in goal that season and played admirably for the Athens giants. Karnezis' exploits for the Trifylli earned him consistent call-ups to the Greece national football team.

Udinese

Karnezis completed his move from Panathinaikos to Udinese Calcio, after the two clubs reached an agreement over the Greece international's transfer. The 28-year-old keeper had been linked with a move to the Serie A side in recent weeks, with Panathinaikos manager Yannis Anastasiou keen to use income from the transfer to continue building his squad. A fee of €750,000 had been quoted by the Greek press, with a further €2 million due to…

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International

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International career

Karnezis's good performances led Greece national football team coach Fernando Santos to call him for a friendly match on 29 February 2012 against Belgium, in which he made his international debut, playing the entire game. Unfortunately for Karnezis, Fernando Santos didn't call him for UEFA Euro 2012 to be one of the three goalkeepers of the Greece national team. Fernando Santos said: "If Karnezis keeps going that way, he will be without a doubt in the squad of the Greece national team for the qualifying matches of Mundial 2014." And, indeed, he was called to be part of Greece national team both for a friendly game with Norway and for the qualifying matches after that. Karnezis was called by Greece national manager Fernando Santos to the 30 man provisional World Cup squad, and also to the final 23-man squad for 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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