Cypriot soccer and the family of the Paralimni Youth Union are in mourning, as veteran soccer player Dimitris Kyzas passed away at the age of 73, having left his mark on both Cypriot and Greek soccer.
Born on September 6, 1953, in Paralimni, Kyzas took his first steps in soccer with the Paralimni Youth Union before moving to Greece in 1975 to play for Panathinaikos.
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He played for the “clover” until 1981, celebrating the double in the 1976–77 season, as well as the Balkan Cup in 1977. He then played for OFI and subsequently for Panachaiki, with whom he spent the majority of his career, retiring in 1989.
The Cyprus national team also held a special place in his soccer career; he represented the country at the international level, recording nine appearances and one goal. His time with the national team was a significant chapter in his career, as he represented Cyprus on the international stage.
After retiring from active play, he settled permanently in Patras, where he pursued a professional career and also served as president of the Panachaiki Veterans’ Association. In 2016, he was honored by the club for his lifetime contributions.
Dimitris Kyzas leaves behind a distinguished soccer career, which began in Paralimni and spanned both Cypriot and Greek soccer.
