Yannis Maniatis

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Yannis Maniatis is a former professional footballer from Greece, known for playing as a right back or defensive midfielder.

He began his professional career at Panionios F.C., where he made his debut in 2004.

In 2011, he signed with Olympiacos F.C., where he won multiple league titles and cups.

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Биография

Early Life and Youth Career

Yannis Maniatis, a Greek footballer, began his journey in the sport at a young age, showcasing his talent while playing for A.A. Arachova Parnassos in 2002. His skills quickly attracted the attention of scouts, leading him to join AO Thiva and subsequently Panionios in late 2003, where he made his professional debut in 2004. Over the next few years, he became a key player for Panionios, making significant contributions to the team, including helping them qualify for European competitions.

Professional Career

In January 2011, Maniatis signed with Olympiacos F.C., where he initially served as a backup right-back. However, his versatility allowed him to excel in various positions, and he became an integral part of the team. During his time at Olympiacos, he won multiple Super League Greece titles and Greek Cups, solidifying his reputation in Greek football. After a brief stint at Standard Liège in 2016, he returned to Greece, playing for Atromitos F.C. and Panionios before moving to Alanyaspor in 2017.

International Career

Maniatis made his international debut for the Greece national team in 2010 and was part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Notably, he scored his first international goal in a friendly match against Australia in 2016, showcasing his ability to perform on the international stage. His career has been marked by both impressive performances and memorable moments, including a heated exchange with a teammate during the World Cup, which highlighted the pressures of international competition.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Yannis Maniatis has left a lasting impact on Greek football, known for his defensive skills and versatility on the field. His contributions to Olympiacos and the national team have earned him a respected place in the history of Greek football, with numerous honors to his name, including multiple league titles and cups.

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Club career

Panionios

Maniatis was first spotted as a 16-year-old playing for A.A. Arachova Parnassos in 2002. He quickly caught the eye of scouts while finishing his youth career while playing with AO Thiva, and was then snapped up by Panionios in late 2003. He made his debut for the 'Kyanerythri' in 2004 and has since become integral part of the first team. Made 27 league appearances − all but one in the starting lineup − in 2006/07, when the club finished fifth and qualified for Europe. Helped Panionios into the group stage of the following season's UEFA Cup after making his European debut in a 2–0 win at FC Sochaux-Montbéliard in the first round. Scored his first Super League goal the following season, against Aris on 18 October 2008, and held his place in the side for the next two years despite a succession of coaching changes. He has attracted interest from the big Greek clubs, AEK Athens, Olympiacos and Panathinaikos. However, on 22 June 2009, Maniatis ended speculation over his future by signing a new four-year deal with Panionios.

Olympiacos

In January 2011, Olympiacos won the race for Maniatis' signature, ahead of AEK Athens who showed a strong interest in the player. Maniatis had been acquired as a right-back, where he would be a back-up to the first-choice in that position, team captain Vasilis Torosidis; however, later events would see Maniatis flourish in a new position. His versatility allowed him to play many games for Panionios as a defensive…

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Career statistics

As of 27 October 2019

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International career

After his impressive performances at Panionios, Maniatis was called up to the national team on 11 August 2010 by Fernando Santos to face Serbia where he made his debut coming on as a substitute in Greece's 0–1 away win. Maniatis made his second cap for Greece in a UEFA Euro 2012 qualifier against Israel. Played all four games of Greece's UEFA EURO 2012 campaign, which ended at the hands of Germany in the quarter-finals. Maniatis exceptional season year with Olympiacos was his passport not only to be called by Santos to the 30-man provisional World Cup squad, but also to the final 23-man squad for 2014 FIFA World Cup. After the 3–0 defeat from Colombia in the opening game of FIFA World Cup 2014, Maniatis lashed out at fellow defender Georgios Tzavellas over the quality of crosses the PAOK defender was delivering at training, and the former reportedly booked a flight home to Greece after storming off the training pitch. There was a heated exchange between the pair. The Greece midfielder was so enraged after a training ground spat that he booked a himself on a flight back to Athens before being persuaded not to walk out on Fernando Santos's squad. Maniatis scored his debut international goal for Greece on 7 June 2016, with a spectacular 60-metre strike against Australia in an eventual 2–1 win.