Manos Chatzidakis (basketball)
 Chatzidakis in 2023 | |
| AEK Athens | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Greek Basket League BCL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 21, 2000 Leros, Greece |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2019 | AEK Athens |
| 2018–2019 | → Maroussi |
| 2019–2020 | Koroivos Amaliadas |
| 2020–2021 | Maroussi |
| 2021–2023 | Kolossos Rodou |
| 2023–present | AEK Athens |
Emmanouil "Manos" Chatzidakis (alternate spelling: Manos, Manolis, Hatzidakis, Hadjidakis) (Greek: Εμμανουήλ "Μάνος" Χατζηδάκης; born April 21, 2000) is a Greek professional basketball player for AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League and the Basketball Champions League. He is a 2.08 m (6 ft 10½ in) tall center.
Youth career
Chatzidakis played from a young age with the youth teams of the Greek clubs Kronos Agios Dimitrios, Ikaros Kallitheas, and Panionios Leros, before he started his pro career.
Professional career
On June 28, 2016, Chatzidakis moved to AEK Athens of the Greek League, where he signed a seven-year contract.[1] On September 20, 2018, AEK loaned him to Maroussi of the Greek 2nd Division, in order for him to get more playing time.[2] In his first game, he recorded 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists against Kavala. During the 2020-21 season with Maroussi, Chatzidakis averaged 9.1 points and 4 rebounds per contest, in 22 games played.
On July 9, 2021, Chatzidakis signed with the Greek First Division club Kolossos Rodou.[3] In 24 games played, he averaged 3.2 points and 1.4 rebounds, while playing around 9 minutes per contest. On August 16, 2022, he renewed his contract with Kolossos for another two years.[4] In 22 games played, he averaged 4.9 points and 2.7 rebounds, while playing around 14 minutes per contest.
On June 9, 2023, Chatzidakis made his return to AEK Athens, after four years.[5]
National team career
Greek junior national team
Chatzidakis played with the junior national teams of Greece at the 2016 FIBA Under-16 European Championship, the 2018 FIBA Under-18 European Championship, and the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
Greek senior national team
Chatzidakis played with the senior Greek national team at the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. He was also selected to be a part of the national team in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[6]
References
- ^ "AEK Athens invests in future with Hatizdakis - Latest - Welcome to 7DAYS EuroCup". 2018-10-07. Archived from the original on 2018-10-07. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ Marousi lands Emmanouil Chatzidakis.
- ^ "Kolossos H Hotels land Emmanouil Chatzidakis". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
- ^ "Chatzidakis re-signs at Kolossos H Hotels Rodou". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "AEK Athens welcome back Chatzidakis". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "Greece announces final 12-man roster for FIBA World Cup". basketnews.com. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
External links
- FIBA Profile (archive)
- Eurobasket.com Profile