Vasilis Torosidis

Vasilis Torosidis Personal information Full name Vasilis Torosidis Date of birth June 10, 1985(1985-06-10) (age 23) Place of birth Xanthi, GreeceHeight 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Playing position Defender, Wingback, MidfielderClub information Current club OlympiacosNumber 35 Youth clubs Skoda Xanthi F.C.Senior clubs1 Years Club App (Gls)* 2002-2006
2006- Skoda Xanthi
Olympiacos76 (3)
31 (2) National team2 2007- Greece11 (0)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 5 March 2008 (UTC).
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of 23 March 2008 (UTC).
* Appearances (Goals)

Vasilis Torosidis (Greek: Βασίλης Τοροσίδης; born 10 June 1985, in Petino, Xanthi, Greece) is a football wingback who currently plays for Olympiacos and Greece national football team. After spending 4 and a half seasons at Skoda Xanthi, he moved to Olympiakos in January 2007. His first ever goal at Super League was scored (Vasilis was contracted at Skoda Xanthi) against Iraklis Thessalonikis F.C. on October 17, 2005, his first goal with Olympiakos was scored against PAOK FC on January 21, 2007.

A hard wingback known for his exceptional physical strength, endurance and technic he has been an important part of the Greek national team and the Olympiakos team since joining the club. He has been monitored by Juventus, AS Monaco, Newcastle, Atleitico Madrid and others, Olympiakos will consider to sell at the right price such an important and versatile player.

On March 4, 2008 it was reported in the English media that he was a target for English side Newcastle.[1]