Giannis Arabatzis (; born 28 May 1984) is a Greek professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Career AEK Athens Arabatzis made his first cap against rival team Panathinaikos, and impressed the fans and coach Dusan Bajevic. After his impressive performances, Arabatzis has earned himself a spot in the AEK starting line-up after five years on the bench forcing Sebastian Saja as second choice. In 2011, he was the first choice for the position of goalkeeper, leaving Dimitrios Konstantopoulos out of the first eleven. Moreover, he was given the MVP award for his performance against Ergotelis. After the departure of Nikos Georgeas, Arabatzis became the eldest player of the team having completed ten years in the team. At the end of 2012–13 season AEK Athens relegated to the third division, and his contract with AEK expired on 30 June 2013. Ermis Aradippou On 21 August 2013, Arabatzis sign one-year deal with Ermis Aradippou to Cypriot First Division. That season Ermis Aradippou had been promoted to Cypriot First Division and Giannis had helped the team to took part in UEFA Europa League Play-Offs. Astra Giurgiu On 23 July 2014, Arabatzis signed a one-year contract with Astra Giurgiu. Kerkyra After an unstable season in Romania, Arabatzis signed one-year contract with Kerkyra in Football League (Greece Second Division). After some attractive performances Arabatzis helped Kerkyra to promotion in Superleague and Kerkyra renew his contract for one-year. Second Spell to Ermis Aradippou On 15 September 2017, he returned to his former club Ermis Aradippou. Agios Nikolaos On 29 October 2019, Arabatzis joined Agios Nikolaos. Career statistics Club Honours AEK Athens Greek Cup: 2010–11 References External links Guardian Football 1984 births Living people Greek footballers Greece youth international footballers Association football goalkeepers Greek expatriate footballers AEK Athens F.C. players Ermis Aradippou FC players FC Astra Giurgiu players PAE Kerkyra players Cypriot First Division players Super League Greece players Liga I players Expatriate footballers in Romania Expatriate footballers in Cyprus Greek expatriate sportspeople in Romania Greek expatriate sportspeople in Cyprus Agios Nikolaos F.C. players People from Imathia Footballers from Central Macedonia