Georgios Liavas

Georgios Liavas is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Primeira Liga club Rio Ave.

Career

Liavas made his debut at the start of the 2018–19 season and became a mainstay in a solid Panetolikos side under Traianos Dellas. At age 17, Liavas became the second youngest Panetolikos player in the Super League. He can play either right back, left back, and defensive midfield, and became one of Panetolikos’ most prized assets.
Liavas suffered a serious knee injury in January 2021, followed by a similar injury to his other knee, which kept him from playing for over a year. He returned to play regularly for Panetolikos in May 2022.

Liavas is a versatile player, who can play in either the left back, right back and defensive midfielder positions.