Orestis Karnezis

• Full name: Orestis-Kostas Karnezis
• Date of birth: June 11, 1985
• Place of birth: Athens, Greece
• Nationality: Greek
• Position: Goalkeeper

Club career (summary)

• Early career: Youth and early senior years at Chalkidona and Panionios in Greece.
• AEK Athens: Loan spells and time with AEK Athens early in his career.
• Udinese: Transferred to Udinese (Italy) where he established himself in Serie A and spent several seasons as first-choice goalkeeper.
• Granada (loan): Short loan spell in Spain with Granada.
• Watford: Moved to Watford (England); featured in the Premier League squad and served as a reliable backup/rotational keeper.
• Napoli: Later signed for Napoli (Italy), providing experienced goalkeeping depth and competition.

International career

• Represented the Greece national team (Greece). Made his senior debut in 2013.
• Included in Greece squads for major tournaments, notably UEFA Euro 2016 where he was Greece’s starting goalkeeper for several matches.
• Earned multiple caps through the mid-2010s, serving as an important member of the national team setup.

Style of play and attributes

• Commanding presence in goal with good shot-stopping ability.
• Strong in one-on-one situations and experienced in organizing the defense.
• Valued for experience, reliability and leadership, particularly in high-pressure matches.

Notable facts

• Height around 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in), giving him good reach and aerial presence.
• Made a successful transition from the Greek leagues to top European leagues (Italy, England, Spain).
• Respected figure in Greek football for his international contributions and long professional career.

Retirement / current status

As of the last updates through 2024, Karnezis had been active professionally into the late 2010s and early 2020s; for the most current club status or retirement confirmation beyond that period, please consult the latest club announcements or sports news sources.