Stathis Provatidis  Stathis Provatidis (; born 2 December 1982) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Football League club Diagoras, for which he is captain. Born in Athens, Greece, Provatidis made his senior debut with Greece side Proodeftiki and played pretty consistently at the club appearing 55 times, and had the contract with the club until July, 2007 . On 1, 2007, he joined Ethnikos Asteras and had his major impact on the coach as well as team-mates. he secured 44 appearances and smashed the ball one in the net. He profoundly played for Greek clubs. Provatidis followed a transfer to Diagoras in 2010 and stayed until 2011. He then signed a contract of one year with Greek club playing in Greece namely Kalloni and remained for the club until 2012. In the mid of 2012 he signed a year spell with the Greece side Thrasyvoulos securing major 32 appearances for the club. The gained a decent momentum for having long-enough period that he appeared for the club. He then moved to Acharnaikos in 2013 and capped 8 times for the Greece side. Afterwards, a transfer to Diagoras followed whereby he remained until 2014.He the signed a deal with that Greek side Diagoras whereby he had had his second spell. Provatidis played for Nikea based side Ionikos and had no a maiden appearance for the club in any sort of competition. The Greek was transferred to Diagoras for the third time and the fame rose. He is currently acting as a skipper of the side as well. Noteworthy at his three tenures he earned a profound 45 caps for the club. He has featured in famous Leagues and Competitions namely Greek Football Cup or Kypello Elladas (Greek) only once and Football League 172 times.