title: Michalis Kyrgias
text: # Michalis Kyrgias
  
  Michalis Kyrgias (Greek: Μιχάλης Κύργιας; born 14 October 1989) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
  
  ## Career
  
  Born in Athens, Kyrgias spent a total of 10 seasons with Apollon Smyrnis, helping the club rise from the third division to the top flight over that time, with his tenure only briefly interrupted by one season at Aris in Super League 1.
  
  After leaving Apollon, Kyrgias moved to Ionikos for the 2020/21 season and immediately helped the club earn promotion to Super League 1.
  
  In September 2021, Kyrgias signed for Athens Kallithea FC and was named team captain for the 2021/22 season.
  
  In July 2023, Kyrgias retired from professional football.
  
  