Kostas Fortounis
The creative heartbeat of Olympiacos for a decade, a Greek midfield maestro known for his sublime passing and set-piece brilliance.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Greek footballer·Birthday: October 16·Millennials
Biography
In the red-and-white half of Piraeus, Kostas Fortounis is not just a player; he is an era. The attacking midfielder from the village of Sarakina joined Olympiacos in 2014 and swiftly became the team's architectural mind. With a left foot capable of both surgical passes and thunderous strikes, he dictated the tempo of Greece's most dominant club. His vision and dead-ball expertise made him the focal point of countless attacks, a player who could unlock a defense with a single flick. Fortounis embodied loyalty in a transient sport, spending the prime of his career with Olympiacos, where he captained the side and etched his name into the club's record books as one of its greatest modern servants. His story is one of technical mastery and consistent influence, a player whose intelligence on the pitch made him indispensable for both his club and the Greek national team.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Kostas was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Kostas Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Kostas's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the all-time top assist provider for Olympiacos in the Greek Super League.
- Scored over 100 goals for Olympiacos across all competitions from his midfield position.
- Won seven Greek Super League titles and six Greek Cups during his tenure with Olympiacos.
- Named the Greek Footballer of the Year for the 2017–18 season.
Did You Know?
He is known by the nickname 'The Emperor' among Olympiacos supporters.
He made his senior debut for the Greek national team in 2012 at the age of 20.
He played his youth football for the academy of Asteras Tripolis.
He has a degree in Physical Education and Sport Science from the University of Thessaly.
“The ball is my voice; on the pitch, I speak with my left foot.”
