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Giannis Bouzoukis (Greek: Γιάννης Μπουζούκης; born 27 March 1998) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Super League club Panetolikos.

Career

Panathinaikos

Bouzoukis plays mainly as a midfielder and joined Panathinaikos from Preveza.[1] On 26 August 2018, thanks to an astonishing long-range effort by the talented winger, Panathinaikos achieved a vital 1–0 away win against rivals Xanthi, in the first matchday of the 2018–19 season. It was his first goal as a professional player. On 1 September 2018, Bouzoukis scored his second consecutive goal against Lamia.[2] On 13 January 2019, Bouzoukis helped Panathinaikos to recover well though after half-time when he fired home a precise low shot after picking up possession at the back post following a deep left-wing cross, equalizing for his club in a final 2–2 home draw against Xanthi.[3] On 30 January 2019, the 20-year-old forward slid the ball home from close range to round off a superb fast-flowing move down the left flank with Tasos Chatzigiovanis feeding Federico Macheda, whose cross was perfect for the young international who scored the only goal in an away win against Panetolikos.[4]

During this season, Bouzoukis has attracted several rival clubs such as champions-elect PAOK from expressing an interest in the talented young midfielder. Key Panathinaikos players would only be sold should the financial situation at the club become even more dire, but the preference of technical director Nikos Dabizas in such a scenario, would be to sell to overseas clubs, such as Portuguese giants Benfica that have reportedly expressed an interest and look set to make a €2 million bid for Bouzoukis, who is one of the most sought after young Greek footballers. However, Panathinaikos would be demanding at least double, with reports suggesting the Greens would not consider anything below €5 million.[5]

On 7 July 2019, Bouzoukis has agreed to terms on a new and improved contract which runs until the summer of 2022. Bouzoukis now has the opportunity to develop his game at his boyhood club and become a vital player the team can be built around. His resale value should peak over the next few seasons as he continues to flourish and attract serious attention from abroad, which will assist the club’s finances in the long-term.[6]

On 25 January 2020, Bouzoukis scored his first goal for the season with a penalty kick in a 2–0 away win against AEL.[7]

OFI

On 31 January 2022, OFI announced an agreement with Panathinaikos for the transfer of Giannis Bouzoukis for the next 2,5 years, until the summer of 2024.[8]

Career statistics

Club

As of 6 January 2023[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Panathinaikos 2017–18 Super League Greece 4 0 1 0 – 5 0
2018–19 24 4 3 0 – 27 4
2019–20 33 1 5 1 – 38 2
2020–21 13 0 0 0 — 13 0
2021–22 4 0 1 0 — 5 0
Total 78 5 10 1 0 0 88 6
OFI 2021–22 Super League Greece 11 0 0 0 – 11 0
2022–23 7 0 0 0 – 7 0
Total 18 0 0 0 0 0 18 0
Panetolikos 2022–23 Super League Greece 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
Total 98 5 10 1 0 0 108 6

Honours

Individual

References

  1. ^ "46 GIANNIS BOUZOUKIS". Panathinaikos. 19 December 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  2. ^ Ξάνθη - Παναθηναϊκός 0-1
  3. ^ Παναθηναϊκός - Ξάνθη 2-2
  4. ^ Παναιτωλικός – Παναθηναϊκός 0-1
  5. ^ Παναθηναϊκός: Ο Μπουζούκης δεν είναι έτοιμος να φύγει!
  6. ^ Παναθηναϊκός: Ανανέωσε ο Μπουζούκης μέχρι το 2022
  7. ^ "ΑΕΛ - Παναθηναϊκός 0-2: Διπλό τετράδας το τριφύλλι στη Λάρισα". www.sport24.gr. 25 January 2020.
  8. ^ "ΟΦΗ: Ανακοίνωσε την απόκτηση του Μπουζούκη έως το 2024". www.sport24.gr. 31 January 2022.
  9. ^ "G. Bouzoukis". Soccerway. Retrieved 18 June 2021.

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