Panagiotis "Yiotis" Engomitis (Greek: Παναγιώτης "Γιώτης" Εγκωμίτης; born 26 May 1972) is a former Cypriot international footballer who played as a right midfielder and is currently a football coach. He played for Ethnikos Achna, Anorthosis Famagusta and PAOK.
Playing career Club career Engomitis began his football career at Ethnikos Achna. In 1997, he moved to Anorthosis Famagusta with which he won 3 Cypriot League titles (1998, 1999, 2000), 1 Cup (1998) and 2 Super Cups (1998, 1999). In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Year by the Cyprus Sports Writers Association ( or ΕΑΚ), which is considered the top sports award in the country.
In 2000, he moved to Greece and was transferred along with his teammate Giannis Okkas to PAOK, following a recommendation for their acquisition by the then PAOK manager, Dušan Bajević. He played for PAOK until 2006, winning 2 Greek Cups (2001, 2003). On 12 May 2001, in the Greek Cup final held at Nikos Goumas Stadium, he opened the scoreline in the 4th minute and was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the match in a 4–2 win over Olympiacos. Engomitis played for PAOK mainly as a right midfielder and his contribution to the club would undoubtedly have been greater if he had not frequently suffered from muscle injuries. His virtue, talent and fighting spirit were appreciated by PAOK fans and in February 2015, he was honored by the PAOK FC management at the Toumba Stadium.
In 2006, he returned to Cyprus and played for Ethnikos Achna until 2009, when he retired from active football.
On 18 October 2009, a testimonial match was held in his honour at the Dasaki Stadium between Ethnikos and Anorthosis (1–1), where he was awarded by the Cyprus Football Association (CFA), the Cyprus Sports Writers' Association (EAK), the Cyprus Footballers' Association (PASP), the Coaches' Association and other bodies. The gate receipts were donated to charitable institutions, at his own request.
International career Engomitis had 45 caps and scored 7 goals for the Cyprus national football team between 1994 and 2003.
Managerial career After his retirement from active playing, Engomitis became involved in coaching and worked as an academy director and later as an assistant, caretaker and head coach at Ethnikos Achna. In the 2018–19 season, he led Ethnikos to promotion to the first division, winning the Second Division Championship. In 2020, he was appointed as Cyprus U17 National Team coach and since 2021 he has been an assistant coach of the Men's National Team.
Career statistics Club career Years Club League Apps (Goals) 1992–1997 Ethnikos Achna 118 (33) 1997–2000 Anorthosis Famagusta 61 (28) 2000–2006 PAOK 76 (10) 2006–2009 Ethnikos Achna 36 (2)
International career YearAppsGoals199420199582199620199781199842199941200050200151200220200350Total457
+ List of international goals scored by Panagiotis EngomitisNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition115 February 1995Tsirio Stadium, Limassol 2–13–1Friendly28 March 1995Tsirio Stadium, Limassol 3–33–3Friendly314 February 1997Paralimni Stadium, Paralimni 2–02–0Cyprus International Tournament419 August 1998Makario Stadium, Nicosia 1–23–2Friendly55 September 1998Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, Larnaca 1–03–2UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying65 September 1999Tsirio Stadium, Limassol 1–03–2UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying728 February 2001GSZ Stadium, Larnaca 2–14–3 Cyprus International Tournament
Honours As a player Anorthosis Famagusta Cypriot League (3): 1998, 1999, 2000 Cypriot Cup: 1998 Cypriot Super Cup (2): 1998, 1999
PAOK Greek Cup (2): 2001, 2003
Individual Cyprus Sports Writers' Association (EAK) Awards - Athlete of the year: 1999 Greek Cup final MVP: 2001
As a manager Ethnikos Achna Cypriot Second Division: 2019
References
External links EU-football.info - Engomitis International career