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5 Greece players to watch at the World Cup

Athens, Greece: With few famous players, Greece will rely heavily on a handful of team members who had a decisive role in qualifying for the World Cup.   The captain and team motivator is 37-year-old Giorgos

India TV News Desk Updated on: April 10, 2014 7:29 IST


GIORGOS KARAGOUNIS
   
With 132 national team appearances, Giorgos Karagounis has the most caps in Greek history and remains a presence that can still turn a game.
   
Karagounis can score from distance and serve up the set pieces that are key to many of his team's low-score victories.
   
In 2012, Karagounis took his inexhaustible energy to struggling Premier League club Fulham, and says he's delighted to take his career past his mid-thirties and give Greeks joy as they struggle through financial crisis.
   
"People wanted this (World Cup qualification) so badly," Karagounis said. "Some may not recognize it, but our team has talent, and going to Brazil is a dream for every player and every fan. As a player, I feel blessed."

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