Michalis Sifakis

Michalis Sifakis (born 9 September 1984) is a Greek international goalkeeper.He is well-known for his agility and reflexes.

Early years

Born in Heraklion, Greece, Sifakis starts playing football at the age of 9. His first team was Atsalenios Herakliou (P.O.A.).

Club career

OFI Crete

In 1999 Sifakis was transferred to the soccer club OFI Crete where he played with the B squad of OFI until 2002. In 2002 he signed his first professional contract with the club. He played for OFI until 2007 and participated in 112 matches for the Greek championship and cup.

Olympiacos

In 2007 the team Olympiacos made a offer for Sifakis, which was accepted by OFI, and he played as a replacement of the national goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis. During the season 2007–2008 his team won the Greek championship, the Greek Cup and the Greek Super Cup.And then he continues to be the replacement.

Aris F.C.

In 2008 Aris makes an offer to OFI and Sifakis is transferred to that club. During the season 2008–2009 Sifakis participates in 27 league and cup matches. He has participated in all league games of the ongoing season (2009–2010). In the following season (2010-2011) he had some medical problems that kept him away from some Aris and national squad's matches.

On July, 31 it is rumored that Chievo is willing to make a bid to buy him, as his contract runs out in the next summer.

International career

In 2004 Sifakis was called for the Greece national under-21 football team. He played 15 games...
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