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Aris End Of Season Player Ratings

Aris season review; Rating every player who has played 5 or more games on the roster Reminder; These ratings are opinion based and subjective. They are based on the author’s observations and opinions of the squad. CUESTA (7.5/10): Came as a completely unknown factor, but gained everyones trust from day one. Consistency has been Julian’s middle name and one can recall some solid performances but not a really bad one. Marginally Top 5 SLGR keeper for a SL top 5 side, although a slight improvement will be demanded in the process. TZANAKAKIS (6.5/10): Transisioned from FL to SLGR smoothly and took the starting RB spot home with him. In many occassions though, he gave the impression that he was picked just because there wasnt any alternative. Thats why Aris first summer transfer is a RB. Uncertain future. VELEZ(8/10): Dynamic defender with decent ball handling qualities. Fran represents a very solid option for the central defence positions. Not even fazed by a serious mid s

Greek Super League Clubs Must Change Their Recruitment Policy!

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The 2018-19 football  season  has finally concluded as t he last international break witnessed  Greece embarrassingly lose to Italy and Armenia at  the  OAKA in the EURO 2020 Qu alifying campaign.   It is now time to sit back and stay up-to-date with the latest news of transfer deals during this off-season.  Speaking of transfers,  it has come to the majority of the Greek fans attention that  every football season  the Greek Super League clubs  target and recruit  more foreign players than th ey do recruiting Greek players as well as harming the development of youth players who would potentially become regular starters for their respective clubs.  CLUBS - SUPER LEAGUE 18/19 Club Squad Age Foreigners Total Market Value Average Market Value 450 26,6 Years 215 £289.58m £644k Olympiacos  Piraeus 26 26,9 15 £66.69m £2.57m PAOK Thessaloniki   30 27,7 20 £64.71m £2.16m AEK Athe