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Sotiris Balafas (Sotirios Balafas) was born on 8 July, 1986 in Arta, Greece, is a Greek professional footballer. Discover Sotiris Balafas's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 37 years old?

Popular As Sotirios Balafas
Occupation N/A
Age 37 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 8 July, 1986
Birthday 8 July
Birthplace Arta, Greece
Nationality Greece

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Sotiris Balafas Height, Weight & Measurements

At 37 years old, Sotiris Balafas height is 1.88m and Weight 82 kg.

Physical Status
Height 1.88m
Weight 82 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Sotiris Balafas Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sotiris Balafas worth at the age of 37 years old? Sotiris Balafas’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Greece. We have estimated Sotiris Balafas's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Player

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1986

Sotiris Balafas (Σωτήρης Μπαλάφας; born 19 August 1986) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder.

He is a defensive midfielder known for his defensive awareness, his tackling and heading skills as well as his pace and strength.

Balafas started his career in Anagennisi Artas and became an integral part of the team at very young age.

He was mostly performing the duties of a centre back in his old club in contrast to his later role at PAOK.

2005

In the summer of 2005 he was picked up by PAOK for a transfer fee of 80,000 Euros.

After a while he became a first-team option.

2007

In the 2007–2008 season he was the first choice defensive midfielder for most of the season and was cooperating well with newcomer Ricardo Matias Verón.

2009

Holding a secondary role in Fernando Santos's plans for the 2009–2010 season, Balafas agreed during the pre-season to move on loan to the newly promoted PAS Giannina for one year.

It was reported that the main reason for his choice to play for a minor club, was the possibility to work again with his mentor Georgios Paraschos.

2011

During the 2011–12 season, after a lot of injuries among more senior players of the team, Balafas took his chances for the Europa League and after the winning goal against FC Karpaty Lviv became a fan favorite and his coach László Bölöni gave him more chances of playing time.

2012

In the 2012–13 season, he decided to play abroad for Hoverla.

"Statistics accurate as of 5 January 2012"

2014

In May 2014 he was released from the club.

On 10 September 2014, the Superleague club Veria signed Balafas on a free transfer.

He made his official debut against PAS Giannina during the fifth matchday of the Superleague.

He scored his first goal for Veria in a 2–0 home win against Platanias as he opened the score.

2015

Balafas renewed his contract with Veria on 29 May 2015 for two more years.

On 22 August 2015, Balafas was injured during training.

He was diagnosed with clot rupture and the estimated time of his cure was about three to four months.

He has been a basic part of the Greece national under-21 football team along with former PAOK teammates Stelios Iliadis and Lazaros Christodoulopoulos, being capped for more than 10 times.

2017

His new contract is due to expire on 31 June 2017.