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| playername = Dean Bouzanis |
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| fullname = Konstantinos Bouzanis |
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| image = [[Image:DBZ11.jpg]] |
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| dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1990|10|2}} |
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| cityofbirth = [[Sydney]] |
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| countryofbirth = [[Australia]] |
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| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}} |
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| current club = [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] |
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| position = [[Goalkeeper]] |
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| youthyears = |
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| youthclubs = Carss Park FC </br> Sutherland Shire </br> [[Northern Spirit FC]] </br> [[Sydney Olympic FC]] </br> [[NSW Institute of Sport]] |
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| years = 2004–2006</br>2007–</br>2007 |
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| clubs = [[St George Saints]] </br>[[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]</br>→ [[Sydney FC]] (loan) |
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| caps(goals)= </br>0 (0)</br>0 (0) |
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| nationalyears = 2005–2006<br/>2008– |
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| nationalteam = [[Australia national under-17 football team|Australia U17]]<br/>[[Greece National Under 19 Football Team|Greece U19]] |
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| nationalcaps(goals)= 8 (0)<br/>3 (0) |
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| pcupdate= 13 March 2008 |
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| ntupdate= 13 March 2008 |
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'''Dean Bouzanis''' (born [[October 2]] [[1990]], in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]]) is a [[football (soccer)|football]] goalkeeper of [[Greek]] heritage. He is currently signed to [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]. |
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==Biography== |
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===Club career=== |
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Bouzanis was born and raised in Australia to [[Greeks|Greek]] parents, and he attended ''De La Salle College'' in [[Cronulla]]<ref name="smh how">{{cite web | date = [[February 4]], [[2007]] | title=How a Sydney kid made cut at one of the greatest clubs | url =http://www.smh.com.au/news/football/how-a-sydney-kid-made-cut-at-one-of-the-greatest-clubs/2007/02/03/1169919584241.html | work =The Sydney Morning Herald.}}</ref> His talents were first seen at his local soccer club, Carss Park, whilst playing in the under 9s<ref>{{cite web | date = [[July 15]], [[2007]] | title= Exclusive: Bouzanis Jets Off To Liverpool | url =http://www.absw.com.au/index.asp?Article=2001 | work =Australian British Soccer Weekly}}</ref> alongside close friend [[Nikolas Tsattalios]]. Bouzanis then went on to play in the [[New South Wales Premier League|NSW State League]] for [[St George Saints]] at 14 before joining the [[NSW Institute of Sport]]. |
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Bouzanis spent three weeks with [[Liverpool F.C.]] first team squad in January 2007 and was offered a three year deal.<ref name="smh how">{{cite web | date = [[February 4]], [[2007]] | title = How A Sydney kid made cut at one of the greatest clubs| url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/football/how-a-sydney-kid-made-cut-at-one-of-the-greatest-clubs/2007/02/03/1169919584241.html | work=smh.com}}</ref> Liverpool's manager [[Rafael Benitez]] and goalkeeping coach have rated him as the best goalkeeper in the world of his age.<ref>{{cite web | date = [[March 21]], [[2007]] | title = Player Profile |url = http://www.sydneyfc.com/default.aspx?s=playerprofile&pid=311 | work = www.sydneyfc.com}}</ref><ref name="ss best">{{cite web | date = [[February 12]], [[2008]] | title='World's best' targets Liverpool place | url =http://www.setantasports.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/02/12/Prem-Bouzanis-chasing-Liverpool-spot/?facets/sport-space/great-britain-locale/ | work =Setanta Sports}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | date = [[February 4]], [[2007]] | title=Teen ace Bouzanis snapped up by Reds | url =http://www.theage.com.au/news/soccer/teen-ace-bouzanis-snapped-up-by-reds/2007/02/03/1169919583278.html | work =The Age}}</ref> |
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He was loaned to [[A-League]] side [[Sydney FC]] as understudy to [[Clint Bolton]] and was included in the club's squad for their [[AFC Champions League 2007]] campaign,<ref>{{cite web | date = [[February 13]], [[2007]] | title = Branko is Sydney's man | url = http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,,21218247-23215,00.html?from=public_rss | work = [[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports]]}}</ref> but did not appear at the tournament. The loan spell was expected to be extended until January 2008, but after Sydney delisted him from the club,<ref>{{cite web | date = [[June 26]], [[2007]] | title= Necevski eyes Bolton's spot |url=http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/54825,ivan-eyes-clints-spot.aspx | work = FourFourTwo.com}}</ref> it was decided by the Reds’ goalkeeping staff to fast-track his program: |
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<blockquote>“They wanted to put me straight into action and fast track my process with the reserves side but more importantly, I’ll be starting pre-season with the senior squad”.<ref>{{cite web | date = [[July 15]], [[2007]] | title= Exclusive: Bouzanis Jets Off To Liverpool | url =http://www.absw.com.au/index.asp?Article=2001 | work =Australian British Soccer Weekly}}</ref> - ''Dean Bouzanis</blockquote> |
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He made his first appearance after arriving in the UK on a full-time basis for Liverpool's Academy (Under-18's) side on [[8 September]], [[2007]], keeping a [[clean sheet]] as they beat [[Nottingham Forest F.C.]]'s academy side 3-0.<ref>{{cite web | date = [[September 10]], [[2007]] | title= Pourie at the double for Under-18s| url=http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N156932070909-0852.htm | work = Liverpoolfc.tv}}</ref> He had previously played in two under-18's matches for the club against Stoke and West Bromwich Albion while on trial with the club.<ref>{{cite web | date = [[March 11]], [[2007]] | title= Dean puts Mum in charge| url=http://www.catholicweekly.com.au/article.php?classID=3&subclassID=27&articleID=2890&class=Features&subclass=Sport | work = The Catholic Weekly}}</ref> On [[4 December]], [[2007]], Dean made his debut for Liverpool Reserves keeping a clean sheet in their 3-0 win over Everton. |
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===International career=== |
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Bouzanis received his first call up to the [[Australia national under-17 football team|Australian U17]] side in 2005 at the age of 15.<ref name="smh how" /> He was also later included in the squad for Australia's unsuccessful [[AFC U-17 Championship 2006 Qualification|2006 AFC U17 Championships qualifying]] campaign.<ref>{{citenews|title=Qantas Joeys Held To Draw By Hosts |url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/mensu17/default.aspx?s=aus_u17men_newsfeatures_news_item&id=9838 |publisher=Football Federation Australia |date=2006-02-08 |accessdate=2008-02-02}}</ref> |
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On [[February 2]] [[2008]], Bouzanis officially received a call-up from the Greek FA youth manager [[Alexis Alexiou]] to represent the youth team against [[Slovakia National Under 19 Football Team|Slovakia]] on [[February 5]] [[2008]]. <ref>{{citeweb|url=http://sports.e-go.gr/article.asp?catid=8226&subid=2&pubid=776461&tag=7990 |title=Ισόπαλοι οι Νέοι |language=Greek |date=2008-02-05}}</ref> Bouzanis visited Greece on [[February 3]] [[2008]] for an interview with Greek radio station SportFM<ref name="sportfm interview">{{citenews|url=http://www.sport-fm.gr/article.jsp?id=118597 |title=''Μπουζάνης: «Ελλάδα λόγω καταγωγής»'' |language=Greek |publisher=SuperSport FM |date=2008-02-04 |accessdate=2008-02-07}}</ref>, and also to participate in the friendly against Slovakia. He played the full 90 minutes for [[Greece National Under 19 Football Team|Greece]], keeping a clean sheet in the process. |
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Despite playing for the Greek team Bouzanis is still currently eligible to play for either the Greek or Australian full international sides<ref name="tdt woo">{{cite web | date = [[March 2]], [[2008]] | title=Greeks woo our star keeper | url =http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,23303949-5006068,00.html | work =The Daily Telegraph (Australia)}}</ref><ref name="ss best">{{cite web | date = [[February 12]], [[2008]] | title='World's best' targets Liverpool place | url =http://www.setantasports.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/02/12/Prem-Bouzanis-chasing-Liverpool-spot/?facets/sport-space/great-britain-locale/ | work =Setanta Sports}}</ref><ref name="fsa target">{{cite web | date = [[February 9]], [[2008]] | title=Greece targets 'the next Bosnich' | url =http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,23184389-23215,00.html | work =Fox Sports (Australia)}}</ref> Bouzanis has given three reasons why he might choose Greece "First, due to my origin; second, because it's the European champion; and third, because the trips won't be too far." however he is also in contact with Australian football authorities.<ref name="ss best">{{cite web | date = [[February 12]], [[2008]] | title='World's best' targets Liverpool place | url =http://www.setantasports.com/en/Sport/News/Football/2008/02/12/Prem-Bouzanis-chasing-Liverpool-spot/?facets/sport-space/great-britain-locale/ | work =Setanta Sports}}</ref>, the Australian press have stated that his departure would be a "disaster"<ref name="tdt woo">{{cite web | date = [[March 2]], [[2008]] | title=Greeks woo our star keeper | url =http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,23303949-5006068,00.html | work =The Daily Telegraph (Australia)}}</ref> likening it to the loss of [[Joey Didulica]] to the [[Croatia national football team|Croatian national side]].<ref>{{cite web | date = [[March 2]], [[2008]] | title=Time to stop the rot | url =http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,23303960-5001023,00.html | work =The Daily Telegraph (Australia)}}</ref> |
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After keeping a clean sheet for the Greece under-19 team on the 11th March 2008 in a 1-0 win against Serbia, Dean made a statement to the Greek Football Association (the EPO): |
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<blockquote>''''The team is very good, with good strength and technical qualities. The most important thing, however, is that we are bound together as a team and that we all want to be distinguished. The work being done with the National Team is very important, and I believe that in the qualifying stages [for the Euro-19 Championship] we will show our worth, and progress to the finals."'' <ref>http://www.epo.gr/ethniki/detail.asp?e_article_id=12174&e_article_cat_id=2</ref> - Dean Bouzanis</blockquote> |
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It has been reported that Bouzanis would like to play for the [[Olyroos]] - the Australian Olympic team - in the [[Beijing 2008 Olympics|2008 Olympics]] but as of March 2008 he has not been called up to the training camp.<ref>http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/72380,bouzanis-upset-at-olyroo-snub.aspx</ref> |
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Dean Bouzanis (born October 2 1990, in Sydney, Australia) is a football goalkeeper of Greek heritage. He is currently signed to Liverpool.
Biography
Club career
Bouzanis was born and raised in Australia to Greek parents, and he attended De La Salle College in Cronulla[1] His talents were first seen at his local soccer club, Carss Park, whilst playing in the under 9s[2] alongside close friend Nikolas Tsattalios. Bouzanis then went on to play in the NSW State League for St George Saints at 14 before joining the NSW Institute of Sport.
Bouzanis spent three weeks with Liverpool F.C. first team squad in January 2007 and was offered a three year deal.[1] Liverpool's manager Rafael Benitez and goalkeeping coach have rated him as the best goalkeeper in the world of his age.[3][4][5]
He was loaned to A-League side Sydney FC as understudy to Clint Bolton and was included in the club's squad for their AFC Champions League 2007 campaign,[6] but did not appear at the tournament. The loan spell was expected to be extended until January 2008, but after Sydney delisted him from the club,[7] it was decided by the Reds’ goalkeeping staff to fast-track his program:
“They wanted to put me straight into action and fast track my process with the reserves side but more importantly, I’ll be starting pre-season with the senior squad”.[8] - Dean Bouzanis
He made his first appearance after arriving in the UK on a full-time basis for Liverpool's Academy (Under-18's) side on 8 September, 2007, keeping a clean sheet as they beat Nottingham Forest F.C.'s academy side 3-0.[9] He had previously played in two under-18's matches for the club against Stoke and West Bromwich Albion while on trial with the club.[10] On 4 December, 2007, Dean made his debut for Liverpool Reserves keeping a clean sheet in their 3-0 win over Everton.
International career
Bouzanis received his first call up to the Australian U17 side in 2005 at the age of 15.[1] He was also later included in the squad for Australia's unsuccessful 2006 AFC U17 Championships qualifying campaign.[11]
On February 2 2008, Bouzanis officially received a call-up from the Greek FA youth manager Alexis Alexiou to represent the youth team against Slovakia on February 5 2008. [12] Bouzanis visited Greece on February 3 2008 for an interview with Greek radio station SportFM[13], and also to participate in the friendly against Slovakia. He played the full 90 minutes for Greece, keeping a clean sheet in the process.
Despite playing for the Greek team Bouzanis is still currently eligible to play for either the Greek or Australian full international sides[14][4][15] Bouzanis has given three reasons why he might choose Greece "First, due to my origin; second, because it's the European champion; and third, because the trips won't be too far." however he is also in contact with Australian football authorities.[4], the Australian press have stated that his departure would be a "disaster"[14] likening it to the loss of Joey Didulica to the Croatian national side.[16]
After keeping a clean sheet for the Greece under-19 team on the 11th March 2008 in a 1-0 win against Serbia, Dean made a statement to the Greek Football Association (the EPO):
''The team is very good, with good strength and technical qualities. The most important thing, however, is that we are bound together as a team and that we all want to be distinguished. The work being done with the National Team is very important, and I believe that in the qualifying stages [for the Euro-19 Championship] we will show our worth, and progress to the finals." [17] - Dean Bouzanis
It has been reported that Bouzanis would like to play for the Olyroos - the Australian Olympic team - in the 2008 Olympics but as of March 2008 he has not been called up to the training camp.[18]
References
- ^ a b c "How a Sydney kid made cut at one of the greatest clubs". The Sydney Morning Herald. February 4, 2007.
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(help) - ^ "Qantas Joeys Held To Draw By Hosts". Football Federation Australia. 2006-02-08. Retrieved 2008-02-02.
- ^ "Ισόπαλοι οι Νέοι" (in Greek). 2008-02-05.
- ^ "Μπουζάνης: «Ελλάδα λόγω καταγωγής»" (in Greek). SuperSport FM. 2008-02-04. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
- ^ a b "Greeks woo our star keeper". The Daily Telegraph (Australia). March 2, 2008.
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