Giannis Galitsios (Greek: ÃÂùìýý÷àÃÂúñûïÃÂÃÂùÿÃÂ; born 15 May 1958) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Galitsios played only for AEL, in 399 official League games (holding the team's all-time appearance record) and he is considered to be one of the club's best ever. He is also the longest serving captain in club's history. Galitsios is also a retired professional firefighter.
Giannis' son Georgios Galitsios is also a footballer, having played for K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen after spending four years at AEL.
Galitsios appeared in 17 matches for the senior Greece national football team from 1982 to 1984.