Quick Facts
Biography
Michalis Bakakis (Greek: Μιχάλης Μπακάκης; born 18 March 1991) is a professional footballer, currently playing for AEK Athens. Bakakis can play either right back or as a right midfielder.
Career
Michael Bakakis was born on March 18, 1991 in Agrinio, Bakakis began his football career with local side Panetolikos. His first professional appearance was a win match against Fokikos on January 21, 2009. In the summer of 2011 he transferred to AO Chania. He returned to Panetolikos on 31 July 2012. On 15 April 2014 AEK Athens announced the agreement with the player for a 4-years' contract. In February 2015, shortly before the crucial match against Olympiakos for the Greek Cup, Bakakis stated that "We must be determined, passionate and concentrated. First of all we want to win the Football League title, so that AEK will return where they belong. But we are interested in the Greek Cup as well. It would be a dream come true if we manage to win both." On May 2015 he suffered a cruciate rupture,which left him out of the pitch for 5 months.He made a total of 14 appearances for the 2015-2016 season.
International career
He has represented Greece at U-19 level. Bakakis' debut with the Greece came against Serbia, replacing Vasilis Torosidis in November 2014.
Honours
- AEK Athens
- Football League: 1
- 2015(South Group)
- Greek Cup: 1
- 2015-2016