Ioannis Psathas (alternate spellings: Giannis, Yiannis) (; born April 15, 1983) is a Greek professional

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player. He is 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) in height, and he can play at both the

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and

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positions.

Professional career

Psathas started his amateur career with Aetos Polygyrou and AO Polygyrou, where he stayed from 1997 to 2002. Then, he played for Aetos Toumpas, and one year later, he signed with Achileas Triandias. In 2004, he joined ICBS of the Greek A2 League, where he stayed for three seasons. From 2007 through 2012, Psathas played with multiple teams, such as

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, and

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. In 2012, he moved to Nea Kifissia. With Kifissia, he gained the league

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to the top-tier level

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, in 2013. He stayed with the club until 2015. On June 10, 2015, Psathas joined Kymis, after signing a two-year contract with them. During his first season with Kymis (2015–16), he won the Greek 2nd Division. In 2016, he joined Doxa Lefkadas.Kymi and Psathas part ways.
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Professional career

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