Besides Orbelín, other Mexicans have also won football titles in Greece.
After the ‘small’ was made from the title of the greece competition in the 2022-2023 season at AEK, the Mexican joined the shortlist of tri-color champions in that country; the others are Nery Castillo And Alan Pulido.
Although other players like Pedro Arce, Paolo Medina and Antonio ‘Tano’ De Nigris also went through the Greek Super League, goal We rate those who harvested at least one trophy in their record:
ORBELIN PINEDA
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Season 2022-23: After not appearing with Celta de Vigo, Orbelín found a rental place in Matías Almeyda’s team; at AEK Athens. Hand in hand with ‘Pelado’, Maguito won his first national title in Europe.
ALAN PULIDO
Season 2015-16: Alan Pulido left Tigres through the back door and in an extremely controversial manner, as the cat group was unwilling to release the Mexican striker; the TAS had to intervene so that ‘PuliGol’ could sign with Levadiakos.
Although with little participation, Pulido was declared champion after moving to Olympiacos due to the contractual conflict with Tigres. The Hellenic group clinched the title six dates before the match ended.
NERY CASTILLO
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Seasons 2001-02, 02-03, 03-04, 04-05, 05-06, 06-07, 07-08: Without a doubt, Nery Castillo is the Mexican footballer who has made the most impression in Greece. The man from Potosi not only won titles, but also broke many nets during his football stay in Greece.
With Olympiacos, Castillo won seven national titles and two cup titles in a total of seven seasons. In total, he took part in 154 matches and scored 43 goals.
Source: Goal