Orestis Karnezis
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Orestis-Spyridon Karnezis[1] | ||
Date of birth | 11 July 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Athens, Greece | ||
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
1999–2003 | Agios Mattheos Corfu | ||
2003–2005 |
OFI | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2005–2007 |
OFI | 0 | (0) |
2007–2013 |
Panathinaikos | 53 | (0) |
2013–2019 | Udinese | 108 | (0) |
2013–2014 | → Granada (loan) | 6 | (0) |
2017–2018 |
→ Watford (loan) | 15 | (0) |
2018–2019 |
→ Napoli (loan) | 9 | (0) |
2019–2020 |
Napoli | 0 | (0) |
2020–2022 | Lille | 0 | (0) |
2021–2022 | Lille II | 3 | (0) |
Total | 194 | (0) | |
International career | |||
2004–2005 | Greece U21 | 3 | (0) |
2012–2018 | Greece | 49 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:17, 22 May 2022 (UTC) |
Orestis-Spyridon Karnezis (Greek: Ορέστης-Σπυρίδων Καρνέζης; born 11 July 1985) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Panathinaikos
Born in Athens, but grew up in Corfu, Karnezis started his professional football career at Panathinaikos in 2007. He made only a few appearances for the club until the 2011–12 season, when he got more chances and impressed. After a few months, his coach, Jesualdo Ferreira, made him the regular goalkeeper of Panathinaikos. He had great performances and saved his team at crucial moments. Reports from Greece indicate that Karnezis was the subject of transfer speculation, as the Greek international attracted suitors from around Europe, following a solid campaign in the
Udinese
Karnezis completed his move from Panathinaikos to
Loan to Granada
Karnezis made his Spanish La Liga debut for Granada in a 3–0 away loss to Almeria on 4 January 2014.[5] Karnezis had earlier in the season played in both legs of the Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup) against AD Alcorcón on 8 December 2013 and 18 December 2013.
On 12 April, Karnezis was the key player in a 1–0 home victory against Barcelona, saving a shot from Cesc Fàbregas and a 20-yard free-kick from Lionel Messi. Barça totalled 29 shots on goal, none of which succeeded in beating Karnezis.[6][7]
2014–15 season
In his return to Udinese after the loan stint with Granada in La Liga, Karnezis made his Serie A debut in Udinese's 2–0 home victory over
Italian sports newspaper La
On 14 May 2015, Udinese confirmed they were ready to sell Karnezis, to make room for
On 24 May 2015, in a home game against
2015–16 season
On 1 July 2015, Karnezis signed a new contract until June 2019 with the Friuli outfit. "Udinese Calcio announces the renewal with mutual satisfaction of the economic agreement in place with the goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis," read the statement. “The contract of the Bianconeri player will now expire on 30 June 2019."
2016–17 season
Karnezis started the
Karnezis was caught between Napoli and Watford for the
Watford
12 hours before the closure of the transfer market, Watford announced the signing of Karnezis on a one-season loan from Udinese. The 32-year old would compete with Heurelho Gomes for the starting place at Vicarage Road.[34][35]
On 5 November 2017, in a 3–2 away loss against Everton, the club lost first-choice keeper Heurelho Gomes, who was taken off with a nasty head gash shortly before Christian Kabasele's goal. It proved to be the turning point, as Karnezis, on his Watford debut, was at fault for Everton's first when he came rushing out and Oumar Niasse darted past him and bundled the ball home. He was at fault for the second one too.[36] On 21 January 2018, he returned to the starting XI in a 2–0 away loss game against Leicester City While a 2–0 defeat, which proved to be Marco Silva's final game in charge, was hardly the ideal place to make his bow, Karnezis was pleased with his display.[37] On 31 January 2018, in his third appearance in Premier League, Karnezis made a remarkable save on Stoke City winger Xherdan Shaqiri's fierce volley kick, helping his club to gain a crucial point in its rally to stay in the League. His overall performance placed him in the best team of the matchday, becoming the first Watford keeper to keep a clean sheet in 12 Premier League outings.[38]
Napoli
On 5 July 2018, Napoli announced the signing of Karnezis from
On 26 February 2019, Karnezis has only made six official appearances on the season. David Ospina took over as the club's starting goalkeeper and is now the new number two since Meret has recovered from injury. Karnezis has dropped to the club's third string goalie, but Napoli have decided to sign Karnezis on a permanent move as the club announced.[41]
Lille
In July 2020, Karnezis moved to French side Lille in a transfer that sent Lille's player Victor Osimhen the other way.[42] The Greek ex-international had a contract until June 2021 with Napoli, but in Lille he signed a closed 3 years contract, with a total gross salary of €4.5 million. With his move to Lille, Karnezis makes history after becoming the first Greek footballer to have played in 4 of the 5 top European leagues, namely in the La Liga (Granada CF), Serie A (Udinese Calcio and S.S.C. Napoli), Premier League (Watford F.C.) and now in Ligue 1.[43]
International career
Karnezis's good performances led
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 6 November 2021[45]
Club | Season | League | Cup[a] | Continental | Total | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Panathinaikos | 2007–08 | Super League Greece | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2008–09 | Super League Greece | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2009–10 | Super League Greece | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
2010–11 | Super League Greece | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
2011–12 | Super League Greece | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
2012–13 | Super League Greece | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 40 | 0 | |
Total | 53 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 70 | 0 | ||
Granada | 2013–14 | La Liga | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | |
Udinese | 2014–15 | Serie A | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 37 | 0 | |
2015–16 | Serie A | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 39 | 0 | ||
2016–17 | Serie A | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 34 | 0 | ||
Total | 108 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 110 | 0 | |||
Watford | 2017–18 | Premier League | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | |
Napoli
|
2018–19
|
Serie A | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
2019–20
|
Serie A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
Lille | 2020–21 | Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Lille II | 2021–22 | Championnat National 3 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
Career total | 194 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 217 | 0 |
- ^ Includes appearances in Greek Cup, Copa del Rey, Coppa Italia, FA Cup, EFL Cup, and Coupe de France
International
- As of match played 23 March 2018
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Greece | 2012 | 7 | 0 |
2013 | 10 | 0 | |
2014 | 10 | 0 | |
2015 | 7 | 0 | |
2016 | 7 | 0 | |
2017 | 7 | 0 | |
2018 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 49 | 0 |
Honours
- Panathinaikos
- 2009–10
- 2009–10
- Napoli
- Lille
References
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- ^ "Panathinaikos taking offers for Karnezis". footballhellas.com. 12 July 2013. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Panathinaikos goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis set to complete Udinese move". footballhellas.com. 18 July 2013.
- ^ "Karnezis signs with Udinese, media reports".
- ^ "Almeria -Granada 3-0". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Granada-Barcelona 1-0". fcbarcelona.com. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Granada-Barcelona 1-0". BBC Sport. 12 April 2014.
- ^ "Stramaccioni: 'Thanks Karnezis!'". Football Italia. 9 November 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Stramaccioni content with point". Football Italia. 15 March 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Napoli targeting Karnezis".
- ^ Gaetano Mocciaro (27 March 2015). "Napoli, per la porta si pensa a Karnezis" (in Italian). TuttoMercatoWeb.com. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Zoff: Karnezis and Perin are the best goalkeepers in Series A". forzaitalianfootball.com. 9 November 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Karnezis talks up Benfica switch".
- ^ "Scuffet sends Karnezis to Roma". Football Italia. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Udinese invite offers for keeper Orestis Karnezis".
- ^ "Udinese 0-1 Sassuolo". ESPN FC. 24 May 2015.
- ^ "Karnezis ready to sign new Udinese deal". 9 June 2015.
- ^ "New Udinese deal for Karnezis". Football Italia. 1 July 2015.
- ^ "Στην Ουντινέζε μέχρι το 2019 ο Καρνέζης!". 1 July 2015.
- ^ "Udinese player ratings: Karnezis and Thereau inspire Zebrette". La Gazzetta dello Sport. 23 August 2015.
- ^ "Result: Udinese edge past Frosinone".
- ^ "Result: Udinese play out goalless draw with Sassuolo".
- ^ "Result: Gonzalo Higuain inspires Napoli to Udinese victory".
- ^ "Torino 0-1 Udinese: Man advantage not utilised as Zebrette hold on - Forza Italian Football". forzaitalianfootball.com.
- ^ "Carpi 2 - 1 Udinese". Football Italia. 9 January 2016.
- ^ "Milan v Udinese Live Commentary & Result, 07/02/2016, Serie A - Goal.com".
- ^ "Karnezis clinic prevents heavier defeat". La Gazzetta dello Sport. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Οι οπαδοί της Ουντινέζε ψήφισαν κορυφαίο τον Καρνέζη!".
- ^ "Η Καλαματιανή με τα καλύτερα στήθη στη Μύκονο!".
- ^ "Le pagelle di Atalanta-Udinese 1-3" (in Italian). Eurosport.com. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "RELIVE Serie A Pescara-Udinese 1-3: tre gol per tre punti che chiudono una volta per tute il discorso salvezza!" (in Italian). TuttoUdinese.it. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ "Νάπολι ή Premier League ο Καρνέζης".
- ^ Ο Καρνέζης έδωσε απάντηση για το "φλερτ" της Νάπολι
- ^ Rédaction. "Orestis Karnezis quitte l'Udinese pour Watford".
- ^ "Επίσημο: Δανεικός στη Γουότφορντ ο Καρνέζης".
- ^ "Η Τσέλσι το ντέρμπι, εφιάλτης για τον Καρνέζη".
- ^ "Leicester 2-0 Watford: Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez lead Foxes to victory".
- ^ "Στην καλύτερη ενδεκάδα της αγωνιστικής ο Καρνέζης σύμφωνα με την". Daily Star.
- ^ "Napoli, visite mediche per Karnezis. Adesso si penserà a sfoltire la rosa". www.gazzetta.it.
- ^ "Η Νάπολι ανακοίνωσε τον αντικαταστάτη του Καρνέζη". www.sport24.gr.
- ^ "Aγόρασε τον Καρνέζη η Νάπολι". www.sdna.gr.
- ^ "How much did Napoli pay for Osimhen?". Football Italia. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ^ "Με αγορά στη Λιλ ο Καρνέζης κι αύξηση 3,5 εκατ". www.sport24.gr. 31 July 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- ^ "Greece World Cup 2014 squad". telegraph.co.uk. 19 May 2014.
- ^ "O. Karnezis".
- ^ "Coppa: Napoli beat Juventus on penalties". Football Italia. 17 June 2020.
- ^ "Lille Winns first French Super Cup". skysports Sports. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
External links
- Orestis Karnezis at Soccerway