Maik Galakos

Elias " Maik " Galakos (Greek Μάϊκ Γαλάκος, born November 23, 1951 in Piraeus ) is a former Greek football player and coach

Maik Galakos, who played in midfield, his professional career began in 1972 at Fortuna Dusseldorf after his parents had previously emigrated to Germany and lived with him Bottrop. Had in the 1972-73 season two appearances in the Bundesliga and two A - records in the League Cup. He was the first foreigner who has seen action in Fortuna, he was also the first Greek in Germany, who played in the Football League was founded in 1963.

In 1973 he moved to Olympiakos Piraeus where he stood for seven years under contract and in addition to two Greek Championships (1980, 1981) also twice won the Cup (1975, 1981). Repeated attempts to get him back after Germany failed to Olympiakos.

In 1981, Galakos together with Ioannis Kirastas to arch-rivals Panathinaikos and won the championship again in 1984 and two cup wins (1982, 1984). His playing career ended in 1985 after 255 Galakos Erstligaeinsätzen.

Maik Galakos was a member of the Greek national football team, and arrived there on 30 missions in which he was able to achieve five goals. Height of his national team career was the participation in the European Football Championship 1980 in Italy.

After his time as a player Galakos took over as coach in various Greek clubs. His most significant association was present Panathinaikos.

Achievements

• Greek champion: 1974, 1975, 1980, 1981, 1984
• Greek Cup winner: 1975, 1981, 1982, 1984