Ilias Rosidis (Greek: Ηλίας Ρωσίδης; 3 February 1927 – 27 December 2019)[1] was a Greek footballer who played for Olympiacos FC and the Greece national team throughout his career.[2]

Club career

A talented right back, Rosidis is considered a legend amongst the Olympiacos faithful. During a career that spanned almost 20 years at the Piraeus club, Rosidis captained the club during their golden era of the 1950s. From 1954 to 1959, Rosidis led the club to a then unheard of six consecutive Greek Championships. In that same period, Rosidis lifted the Greek Cup on 3 occasions, making Olympiacos the only Greek club to have won 3 consecutive doubles. In total, Rosidis finished his Olympiacos' career with 7 Greek Championships, 9 Cups, 5 doubles, and over 500 appearances for his club.

International career

During the 1950s, Rosidis was a key member in the Greece national football team.[3] He earned 29 caps during this time period. Rossidis played for Greece at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[3][4] In 2012 Rosidis carried the London 2012 Olympic torch and lit the cauldron in Piraeus the day before it was handed over to London.

Honours

Olympiacos

References

  1. ^ Ilias Rosidis' obituary (in Greek)
  2. ^ "Ilias Rosidis". Olympedia. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b Elias RossidisFIFA competition record (archived)
  4. ^ "Ilias Rosidis". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2011.
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