Aggelos Charisteas

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Aggelos Charisteas stands as a legend of Greek football, having led his nation to its first major international trophy at UEFA Euro 2004. His contribution to the sport extends beyond mere participation; he scored the decisive golden goal in the final against Portugal, a moment that remains etched in football folklore. At the club level, he achieved rare success by winning domestic doubles in two different countries, Germany and the Netherlands. His ability to perform on the biggest stages has earned him universal recognition as a national hero in Greece.

AwardsCharisteas won the UEFA European Championship in 2004, securing Greece's first major international trophy. At the club level, he achieved the Double with Werder Bremen in the 2003–2004 season, winning both the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. He also claimed the KNVB Cup and the Johan Cruyff Shield during his time with Ajax. Additionally, he was named Werder Bremen's Sportsman of the Year for the 2003–2004 season.

Honours & Distinctions

Euro 2004 Hero

UEFA·2004

Scored the winning goal in the final against Portugal

Sportsman of the Year

Werder Bremen·2004

Awarded for outstanding performance during the Double-winning season

Records & Feats

Golden Goal Winner

Historic First·2004

Scored the only goal in the Euro 2004 final, securing Greece's first major international trophy

Double Winner in Two Countries

Career Milestone·2006

One of the few players to win domestic doubles in both Germany and the Netherlands