Stathis Chaitas
# Stathis Chaitas

Stathis Chaitas (Greek: Στάθης Xάιτας; born 20 March 1940) is a retired Greek footballer who played as a midfielder during the 1960s and '70s. He was named the 1969 Greek Athlete of the Year.

## Career

### Club career

Born in Istiaia, Euboea, Chaitas played football for Panionios from 1958 until 1977 with a brief interlude in 1974–1975 season when he played for AEL. He still holds the record of most appearances in the 1st National for Panionios with 460 caps.

### International career

Chaitas appeared in 24 matches for the senior Greece national football team from 1964 to 1971, scoring one goal.

### Career as manager

After his playing days were over, he coached a number of clubs including Panionios, late in 1996.

