Career
During his playing days he was regarded one of the best players in the country and was voted in the best 11 Cypriot national players of the past century. After dominating Cypriot football, AEK Athens Football Club signed him in 1987. There he soon captured the imagination of the fans winning instant recognition.
He was appointed captain of the team in 1988 and lifted the team"s first Greek championship (1989) in years of Greek professional football.
Another championship title came in 1992. In the season 2001-2002 he was the assistant coach for Apollon Limassol and between 2002–2004 assistant coach of Nicosia.
After the end of the 2004 season Savevski was sacked, causing Savvidis to leave as well. Savvidis agreed to return to after Dragomir Okuka was sacked after failing to improve "s fortunes.
"s fans were keen to see what effect this change was going to bring in the club"s bewildering fortunes and had hoped that one of the club"s long-time servants had what it takes to lift them to the top once again.
However, Savvidis failed to change the club"s performances and after only four months on the job quit, citing pressure from the fans. Club AEK Digenis Morphou Individual Cypriot Championship Topscorer: 1985.
