José Holebas
Encyclopedia
Iosif Cholevas is a German
-Greek
footballer who plays for Olympiacos F.C. and the Greek national football team. Holebas was born in Germany
to a Greek
father who hails from Trikala
and a Uruguayan
mother.
since 2002. He used to play as a forward or as a left winger. In 2009, the new coach of 1860 Munich
Ewald Lienen
selected Holebas to play as a left back. He played 31 matches in 2. Bundesliga
scoring 4 goals and 3 times for DFB-Pokal
.
the new coach of Olympiakos selected Cholevas to be one option for the left side of Olympiacos. Cholevas joined Olympiacos for a fee of around 500,000 € plus 200,000 € future incentives. Holebas signed a 3-year long contract on a 200,000 € annual salary, with a 20% annual increase clause. He stated that he is pleased to play for his ancestral country.
He made his debut with Olympiacos F.C. in a 5–0 victory against Besa for the Europa League.
Cholevas scored his first goal in Greek Super League in a victory with 6-0 against AEK Athens. His speed and strength have played a huge role in Olympiacos' victory in winning their 38th superleague.
, on November 11, 2011.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
-Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
footballer who plays for Olympiacos F.C. and the Greek national football team. Holebas was born in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
to a Greek
Greeks
The Greeks, also known as the Hellenes , are a nation and ethnic group native to Greece, Cyprus and neighboring regions. They also form a significant diaspora, with Greek communities established around the world....
father who hails from Trikala
Trikala
Trikala is a city in northwestern Thessaly, Greece. It is the capital of the Trikala peripheral unit, and is located NW of Athens, NW, of Karditsa, E of Ioannina and Metsovo, S of Grevena, SW of Thessaloniki, and W of Larissa...
and a Uruguayan
Uruguayan
Uruguayan is an adjective that may refer to things related to Uruguay like :* the Uruguayan Air Force* the Uruguayan cuisine* the Uruguayan Football Association* the Uruguayan literature* the Uruguayan people* the Uruguayan peso...
mother.
1860 Munich
Cholevas played for 1860 MunichTSV 1860 München
Turn- und Sportverein München von 1860, commonly known as TSV 1860 München or 1860 Munich, is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. The club's football team plays in the Second Bundesliga, after relegation from the Bundesliga following the 2003–04 season...
since 2002. He used to play as a forward or as a left winger. In 2009, the new coach of 1860 Munich
TSV 1860 München
Turn- und Sportverein München von 1860, commonly known as TSV 1860 München or 1860 Munich, is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. The club's football team plays in the Second Bundesliga, after relegation from the Bundesliga following the 2003–04 season...
Ewald Lienen
Ewald Lienen
Ewald Lienen is a German former footballer and manager.-Playing career:Lienen began his professional career at Arminia Bielefeld of the 2.Bundesliga North in 1974. After three seasons, he moved up to the top flight with Borussia Mönchengladbach...
selected Holebas to play as a left back. He played 31 matches in 2. Bundesliga
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
scoring 4 goals and 3 times for DFB-Pokal
DFB-Pokal
The DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
.
Olympiacos
Ewald LienenEwald Lienen
Ewald Lienen is a German former footballer and manager.-Playing career:Lienen began his professional career at Arminia Bielefeld of the 2.Bundesliga North in 1974. After three seasons, he moved up to the top flight with Borussia Mönchengladbach...
the new coach of Olympiakos selected Cholevas to be one option for the left side of Olympiacos. Cholevas joined Olympiacos for a fee of around 500,000 € plus 200,000 € future incentives. Holebas signed a 3-year long contract on a 200,000 € annual salary, with a 20% annual increase clause. He stated that he is pleased to play for his ancestral country.
He made his debut with Olympiacos F.C. in a 5–0 victory against Besa for the Europa League.
Cholevas scored his first goal in Greek Super League in a victory with 6-0 against AEK Athens. His speed and strength have played a huge role in Olympiacos' victory in winning their 38th superleague.
National Team
He had impressed Greek National coach Fernando Santos and received a call up for the team after receiving his Greek passport. He made his debut against RussiaRussia national football team
The Russia national football team represents Russia in association football and is controlled by the Russian Football Union , the governing body for football in Russia. Russia's home grounds are Luzhniki Stadium, Lokomotiv Stadium , and Petrovsky Stadium in St.Petersburg and their head coach is...
, on November 11, 2011.
Honours
- Olympiacos:
- Superleague Greece: 2010-20112010–11 Super League GreeceThe 2010–11 Superleague Greece was the 52nd season of the highest football league of Greece and the fifth under the name Superleague. The league consisted of 16 teams, the 13 best teams of the 2009–10 season and three teams that had been promoted from the 2009–10 Beta Ethniki.The season began on 27...
- Superleague Greece: 2010-2011