Thanasis Bebis

Bebis was born on 26 June 1928 in Votanikos, and during the German occupation he started playing football in Prasina Poulia of Petralona.

After a move to the neighboring teams Enosi Agiou Andrea and Akratitos, the young Athenian joined the roster of Fostiras at the age of 19.

On 12 July 1948, he signed a letter stating: "I declare that I will be a loyal follower of him and I will never leave my favorite club Fostiras".

His unofficial debut was recorded on 10 August 1949 and specifically in the evening friendly match with French Nice in a 1–1 draw at Leoforos Alexandras Stadium.

Bebis, in fact, was the successor of Giannis Vazos, in the sense that he started recording participations with Olympiacos jersey the year that the later retired.

Regarding the famous Balkan Cup of 1963, in its last season, "Pinocchio" played in the first match of the group with the Steagul Brașov and in the second final with Levski Sofia.

[citation needed] Bebis wore Greece's jersey 17 times from 1950 to 1959, starting with the match with Egypt on 17 February for the Friendship Cup of Eastern Mediterranean playing in the 2nd half.

Finally, after assurances, the team of Kostas Negrepontis normally participated in the match for the qualifying round of the 1954 World Cup and won with a goal by Bebis in the 52nd minute.

When Bebis was running, a still tuft stood out as an extension of the back of his head, a trademark of his outward appearance, in combination of course with the little boy.

Bebis used to say about his famous dribbles: "Even before the opponent gets too close to me, I have made sure that I will kick the ball in the opposite direction from what I am thinking.

Specifically, from 10 May to 15 June 1969 he managed 6 victories, from 3 May to 17 February 1980 he recorded 1 win and 2 draws which included a lost cup final.

Mimis Domazos, legendary figure of the rival Panathinaikos posted on the social media "From a young age I admired and respected him.