Date of birth: 27 October 1971 (age 40)
Place of birth: Lydia, Kavala, Greece
Playing position: Defensive midfielder
Current role: P.A.O.K. FC (President)
After Denmark's triumph in 1992, 2004 saw another underdog take the coveted prize when Greece outwitted other biggies to win the title. The mainstay of their campaign was Zagorakis, their captain. His prowess as a defensive midfielder was the key in keeping the opposition at bay. In the 1-0 win over Portugal in the final he ensured that Luis Figo and company never got a clear shot on goal. By stifling their opponents, Greece used defence as the best form of attack and it eventually won them their first European Championship. He was nominated for the FIFA World Player of the Year and the European Player of the Year in 2004.
Zagorakis also has a unique distinction of playing the record number of consecutive matches, 57(except a solitary game in 2006), for his national side over a period of 12 years. He announced his retirement in 2006 and was cheered all the way by fans in a swan song friendly against Spain.
Currently he holds the post of President at Greek club P.A.O.K. FC. After Zagorakis assumed presidency at the club, it has definitely improved leaps and bounds and continues to do so.
Theodoros Zagorakis
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