# Deaths of amateur footballers in Greece

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/deaths-of-amateur-footballers-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-11-09T10:27:45.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Greek amateur football community has reported the deaths of two players. 

In October, 17-year-old Giorgos Lymperis, an amateur footballer playing for PAS Galatsi, passed away following a 16-day struggle with a serious health issue. His condition became critical after suffering a cardiac arrest following a match against Neopenteliko on October 4.

In November, 48-year-old Michalis Benetos, a well-known figure in regional football across Achaia and Messenia, died after a long battle with cancer. Local communities organized charitable initiatives and solidarity matches to support him during his illness.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Michalis Benetos, amateur footballer, dies at 48

Michalis Benetos, a prominent figure in amateur football across the Achaia and Messenia regions of Greece, has died at age 48 following a long battle with cancer.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michalis-benetos-amateur-footballer-dies-at-48

### 2026-10-20: Giorgos Lymperis, 17-year-old footballer, passes away

17-year-old amateur footballer Giorgos Lymperis has died after a 16-day health crisis following a cardiac arrest on October 4. He was playing for PAS Galatsi on loan from Ilisiakos.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giorgos-lymperis-17-year-old-footballer-passes-away

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