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Giannis Arabatzis

Giannis Arabatzis (; born 28 May 1984) is a Greek professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

AEK Athens

Arabatzis began his professional career at AEK Athens. He made his debut under Dušan Bajević in the derby against Panathinaikos. After his impressive performances, Arabatzis has earned himself a spot in the AEK starting line-up after five years on the bench forcing Sebastian Saja as second choice. In 2011, he was the first choice for the position of goalkeeper, leaving Dimitrios Konstantopoulos out of the first eleven. Moreover, he was given the MVP award for his performance against Ergotelis. After the departure of Nikolaos Georgeas, Arabatzis became the eldest player of the team having completed ten years in the team.

In 2013 AEK Athens were relegated to the third division and thus his contract with the club was terminated.

Ermis Aradippou

On 21 August 2013 Arabatzis signed one-year deal with the Cypriot First Division side, Ermis Aradippou. With his performances he helped the team to participate in the next season's UEFA Europa League Play-Offs.

Astra Giurgiu

On 23 July 2014 Arabatzis signed a one-year contract with Astra Giurgiu.

Kerkyra

After an unstable season in Romania, Arabatzis returned to Greece and signed one-year contract with Kerkyra in Football League (Greece Second Division). After some attractive performances he helped Kerkyra to get the promotion in the Super League Greece and thus the club renewed his contract for another year.

Second Spell to Ermis Aradippou

On 15 September 2017, he returned to his former club Ermis Aradippou.

Agios Nikolaos

On 29 October 2019, Arabatzis joined Agios Nikolaos.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

AEK Athens

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