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My Take
Angelos Charisteas is forever tied, in my mind, to one of football's greatest upsets. His header in the Euro 2004 final crowned an unfancied Greece as champions of Europe, and that single moment outweighs any trophy count. Standing 191 cm, he was a classic target man who carved out a solid European career across Werder Bremen, Ajax, and Leverkusen. He was never a flashy superstar, and I think that's precisely the appeal: a craftsman who delivered when it mattered most. Big tournaments are remembered through moments like his, and his is one I still replay in my head.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aggelos Charisteas
- Name (Japanese)
- アンゲロス・ハリステアス
- Reading
- あんげろす・はりすてあす
- Born
- February 9, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Monkey
- Origin
- Serres, Serres Regional Unit, Greece
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Aggelos Charisteas born?
Born February 9, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Aggelos Charisteas from?
Aggelos Charisteas is from Serres, Serres Regional Unit, Greece.
What does Aggelos Charisteas do?
Aggelos Charisteas works as association football player.
How tall is Aggelos Charisteas?
Aggelos Charisteas is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.