THE Jean Marie Silas He died at the age of 42, with the news to scatter sadness in Greek football. 2004 had scored in his barrage Ergotel Opposite Akratos, a goal with which the “yellow -blacks” played for the first time in the Athlete.
The veteran footballer, originally from Guinea, has been a brave battle with a serious illness in recent years, but failed to overcome it. Silas had closely linked his name to Greek football, in which he played for seven years, after besides Ergotlelis, he wore the jerseys of OFI, Kalamaria, PAS Ioannina and Kalamata.
In 2003 he came in our country on behalf of Ergotelis, where he stayed until 2005. Followed by Kallithea (2005-06), OFI (2006-07), Apollo Kalamaria (2007), PAS Ioannina (2007-2010) and Kalamata (2010). Fans remember him for his militancy, his strong left foot, but also his excellent character, which made him particularly beloved in the locker room.
The news of Silas’ death was made known by an announcement by Ergotelis, which states:
“A veil of regret today covered Martinego.
Jean -Marie Silas, the man who, with his historical goal in the Thessaloniki barrage, gave Ergotelis his first rise to the First National, is no longer with us. At the age of only 42, he left his last breath today, after a long and difficult battle with illness that had captivated him.
Silas, a left -handed Huff from New Guinea, came to Crete in 2003 and wore Ergotelis’ jersey for two consecutive seasons. He loved and loved as few. That goal, in the last minute of the delays against Akratos, was not just a football moment – it was the redemption of generations of ergonomic generations, it was his entry into the pantheon of our heroes.
Jean Marie, Ergotelis’ family bids you farewell to a heavy heart. Your name will be heard forever in Martin. Like when you sent all over Crete to heaven.
Our club is poorer than today…
IMMORTAL!”.