Paraskevas Antzas
A stalwart Greek defender whose unwavering presence in the heart of Olympiacos's backline anchored a historic era of domestic dominance.
Born 1977 (age 49)·Greek footballer·Birthday: August 18·Generation X
Biography
Paraskevas Antzas captained Olympiacos to six Super League titles between 2003 and 2013, anchoring the defense with consistency and grit. He arrived at the club in 2003 and quickly became the organizer and communicator at the back, his tough tackling allowing attacking players to flourish. Antzas made over 200 appearances for Olympiacos, his loyalty making him a fan favorite at Karaiskakis Stadium. He earned four caps for the Greek national team between 1999 and 2008. His club career demonstrated the impact of a reliable, no-nonsense defender who helped build a dynasty at Greece's most successful club.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Paraskevas was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Paraskevas Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Paraskevas's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won seven Greek Super League titles with Olympiacos between 2005 and 2013.
- Captained Olympiacos during the latter part of his tenure with the club.
- Made over 200 appearances for Olympiacos in all competitions.
- Earned three caps for the Greece national football team.
Did You Know?
His nickname is 'Paso'.
He spent nearly his entire professional career in Greece, playing only for Skoda Xanthi and Olympiacos.
Antzas retired from professional football in 2014 after a final season with Skoda Xanthi.
He was known for his powerful heading ability despite not being exceptionally tall for a central defender.
“My job was to be in the right place, to make the simple play.”
