Career
Fytanidis is a right back who can play with ease as a center back or as a defensive midfielder if the need occurs. He has great work rate, discipline and leadership qualities. In his playing style is discriminant the right timing of his jumps and that he seldom loses a header.
Fytanidis joined Asteras from Apollon Kalamarias F.C. in January 2008. and in 2011 arrived at Atromitos on a free-transfer.
In 2010/11 season, he had 24 league and 2 cup appearances and he was the captain of Asteras Tripolis. On summer of 2013, Atromitos has announced the re-signing of Sokratis Fytanidis to a new 4-year contract just days after transfer speculation had the Greek midfielder on his way to Super League rivals PAOK. Fytanidis’ new deal means he will remain at the club until the end of the 2016/2017 Greek Super League season.
Fytanidis’ success with Atromitos also earned him a call-up to the Greek national football team According to transfer reports, Fytanidis was rumored to be joining Panathinaikos on a free transfer until it was revealed that new PAOK owner Ivan Savvidis was keen to bring Fytanidis to Thessaloniki.
Fytanidis commented on his decision to remain an Atromitos player and his hopes for future success with the club
“I am happy to continue my career Atromitos. I could not do so at another club after the support from the Mr. George Spanos and the high standard that has been set by the club and the fans,” Fytanidis stated.
“Besides, through my discussions with Mr.
Yiannis Angelopoulos, I know that the team has no ceiling for its aspirations. On 25 June 2015, he renew his contract with the club for three more years, till the summer of 2018, for an undisclosed fee.
He was 59 times capped with the U21,19,17 Greek national teams. On 1 February 2013, Fernando Santos the Greek national football team coach has called the Peristeri defender for the first time in national team for a friendly match against Switzerland national football team
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