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The Importance of Trusting Young Talent: Stories of Monastirlis and Paraskevas

Published January 11, 2026, 11:12
The Importance of Trusting Young Talent: Stories of Monastirlis and Paraskevas

The recent success of PAOK's young goalkeeper, Dimitris Monastirlis, in the Greek Cup, echoed the similar story of Andreas Paraskevas of AEK Larnaca in the Cypriot Super Cup. Both goalkeepers, who were not regular starters for their teams, demonstrated exceptional skills in the penalty shootout, leading their teams to victory. This story highlights the need for teams to show greater trust in their young and local athletes, as they often harbor great potential. The example of Olympiacos Piraeus, which gave an opportunity to Konstantinos Tsolakis, demonstrates that investing in youth can yield significant results.