Former Greek footballer Marios Oikonomou passes away at 33

Former professional footballer Marios Oikonomou passed away on June 1, 2026. The athlete died following a serious motorcycle accident that occurred in Ioannina on May 23. While most reports state he was 33 years old at the time of his death, one source indicated he was 34. Oikonomou was a former player for AEK Athens and the Greek national team, and his death was confirmed by a statement from PAS Giannina. The club expressed their condolences to his family, including his father, Giorgos Oikonomou, who serves as the club's president. The football community in Greece has expressed deep mourning for the loss of the player. No further details regarding the circumstances of the accident have been officially released.