Vasilis Torosidis

Football player infobox
playername = Vasilis Torosidis


fullname = Vasilis Torosidis
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1985|6|10
cityofbirth = Xanthi
countryofbirth = Greece
height = Height|m=1.85
currentclub = Olympiacos
position = Defender, Wingback, Midfielder
clubnumber = 35
youthyears =
youthclubs = Skoda Xanthi F.C.
years = 2002-2006
2006-
clubs = Skoda Xanthi
Olympiacos
caps(goals) = 76 (3)
37 (3)
nationalyears = 2007-
nationalteam = Greece
nationalcaps(goals) = 19 (1)
pcupdate = 27 August 2008 (UTC)
ntupdate = 11 october 2008 (UTC)

Vasilis Torosidis ( _el. Βασίλης Τοροσίδης; born 10 June 1985, in Xanthi, Greece) is a football wingback who currently plays for Olympiacos and Greece national football team. After spending 4 and a half seasons at Skoda Xanthi, he moved to Olympiakos in January 2007. His first ever goal at Super League was scored (Vasilis was contracted at Skoda Xanthi) against Iraklis Thessalonikis F.C. on October 17, 2005, his first goal with Olympiakos was scored against PAOK FC on January 21, 2007.

A hard wingback known for his exceptional physical strength, endurance and technique, he has been an important part of the Greek national team and the Olympiakos team since joining the club. He has been monitored by Juventus, AS Monaco, Newcastle, Atleitico Madrid and others, Olympiakos will consider to sell at the right price such an important and versatile player.

On March 4 2008 it was reported in the English media that he was a target for English side Newcastle. [ [http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=609034 Newcastle Target Greek Star Torosidis] ]

Vasilis Torosidis scored in the UEFA Cup 2008-09 1st round 5-0 home leg win against FC Nordsjælland.

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