Georgios Samaras ( Greek: Γεώργιος Σαμαράς, pronounced [ˈʝorɣos samaˈras]; born 21 February 1985) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a striker . Samaras started his career at OFI Crete, before moving on to Eredivisie side Heerenveen in 2001. Samara playing for Manchester City "Barcelona and Real Madrid know the competition well, whereas City have only been competing for 10 years and are trying to become one of these elite clubs. Samaras made 67 starts for City, scoring 11 goals after joining from Dutch side Heerenveen for £6.5m.
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Samaras is convinced that is the case. The former striker revealed his thoughts to City's official website. "The club is going in the right direction with the players they have brought in over. NEW Manchester City striker Georgios Samaras is determined to put a difficult month behind him and start scoring goals for his new club. The Greece Under-21 international went on strike last week. Samaras certainly no Figo-gate repeat for City fans. 10y David Mooney. Lescott leaves City having made his mark Man City are set to sign Georgios Samaras after agreeing a fee with Heerenveen.
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Georgios Samaras Position: Striker Born: 21 February 1985 (age 38 years) Player Stats (All Time) Played 65 Started 36 Sub On 29 Sub Off 17 Unused 4 Goals 12 Won 24 Drawn 11 Lost 30 Yellow 2 Red 0 Seasons 3 Seasons Manchester City have completed the £6m signing of Greek striker Georgios Samaras from Heerenveen. The 20-year-old completed his move on Monday night after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical. Samaras will make his City debut in Wednesday's home Premiership clash with Newcastle providing his international clearance comes through in time. Manchester City has set up a deal to sign Greek striker Georgios Samaras from Dutch club Heerenveen, to replace Robbie Fowler. What is undisputed about Samaras -- who is probably remembered by most as a 6-million-pound failure at Manchester City -- is his importance to the Greek national team.
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Welcome to mancity.com, online home of Premier League winners Manchester City FC. Get the latest Man City news, injury updates, fixtures, player signings and much more right here. Georgios Samaras played 4 seasons for Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion. He had a record of 19-9-32 with 8 goals and 7 assists in 60 appearances.
After being nicknamed the Greek 'Tragedy' at Manchester City, Georgios Samaras is enjoying his second act in Glasgow. @mrewanmurray. Wed 11 Feb 2009 14.26 EST. Georgios Samaras believes City have served their apprenticeship in the Champions League after a decade of qualifying for Europe's premier club competition. Manchester City Official App Manchester City FC Ltd
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Georgios Samaras ( Greek: Γεώργιος Σαμαράς, pronounced [ˈʝorɣos samaˈras]; born 21 February 1985) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a striker. Samaras started his career at OFI Crete, before moving on to Eredivisie side Heerenveen in 2001. Manchester City fans know him as one of the most expensive flops in the club's history but Georgios Samaras, who cost the English club £6million, is now a bona-fide World Cup hero for Greece.
