Who is the best player in Greece national football team history?

Rank the greatest players in Greek football history — from the heroes who shocked the world at Euro 2004 to modern stars who have excelled in Europe's top leagues.

Giorgos Karagounis

Greece's greatest captain and most creative player, who drove the nation's shock Euro 2004 triumph with his leadership and scored a memorable goal against Portugal in the opening game.

1/12

Angelos Charisteas

The hero of Euro 2004, scoring the only goal in the final against hosts Portugal to clinch one of football's greatest upsets, his header becoming the defining image of Greek football.

2/12

Theodoros Zagorakis

Inspirational and relentless midfielder who won the UEFA Euro 2004 Player of the Tournament as he drove Greece's historic triumph with his tireless engine and leadership.

3/12

Kostas Katsouranis

Energetic and combative central midfielder who was Greece's engine in both Euro 2004 and the 2010 World Cup, known for his pressing, aggression and ability to chip in with key goals.

4/12

Traianos Dellas

Towering central defender who scored the iconic silver goal against the Czech Republic in the Euro 2004 semi-final that sent Greece to their historic final, a celebrated figure in Greek football.

5/12

Demis Nikolaidis

Technically gifted and creative striker who had a distinguished career in Spain with Atletico Madrid and is regarded as one of Greece's finest attackers from the generation before Euro 2004.

6/12

Nikos Machlas

Prolific and lethal goal scorer who was one of the Eredivisie's top strikers at Vitesse and Ajax and scored important goals for Greece across qualifying campaigns in the 1990s.

7/12

Nikos Dabizas

Imposing and authoritative central defender who had an excellent Premier League career at Newcastle United and was a reliable and important figure in Greece's defensive line.

8/12

Angelos Basinas

Dependable and technically sound midfielder who earned over 100 caps for Greece, providing vital cover at the base of midfield during the Euro 2004 win and the 2010 World Cup campaign.

9/12

Georgios Samaras

Tall, versatile and occasionally brilliant forward who became a Celtic legend and scored a stoppage-time penalty against Ivory Coast to send Greece through at the 2014 World Cup.

10/12

Kostas Fortounis

Creative and technically refined attacking midfielder who led Greece into the 21st century post-Euro 2004 era, captaining the team while dazzling for Kaiserslautern and Olympiakos.

11/12

Vasileios Torosidis

Versatile and combative right back or midfielder who was a regular in Italy's Serie A with Roma and Napoli and became one of Greece's most experienced modern internationals.

12/12