Greek football sees resurgence led by Kostoulas and Tzolis

A new generation of players is driving a resurgence in Greek football, moving away from the defensive style that defined their Euro 2004 championship victory. Key figures in this shift include Charalampos Kostoulas of Brighton and Christos Tzolis of Arsenal.

Kostoulas has recorded four goals this season, while Tzolis has become a regular starter for Arsenal. Their performances have contributed to Greece's success in the Nations League, including back-to-back away wins against Serbia and Germany. This recent success has placed Greece at the top of their group, marking a period of optimism for the national team that has not been seen in over two decades.

Experts note that the current squad features widespread quality, including players like Konstantinos Karetsas at Dortmund and Vangelis Pavlidis at Benfica, signaling a departure from the purely defensive identity of previous eras.