Ilias Sapanis


Ilias Sapanis is a retired Greek footballer.

Club career

Sapanis started his career from Naoussa F.C. in 1992. His brilliant performances transferred him to Olympiakos F.C. After 2.5 years, he moved to Iraklis Thessaloniki F.C., along with Takis Gonias as exchange for Georgios Anatolakis transfer. Sapanis scored two goals for Olympiakos at UEFA Cup. The first was against Sevilla in a home 2-1 victory, and the second against Ferencváros in a 2-2 tie. Sapanis also played in Italy, with three teams. Sapanis played until age 38 with his birthplace club Doxa Pentalofos. His brother Miltiadis Sapanis is also footballer.