Pavlos dermitzakis

Greek Super League Clubs Panthrakikos: Punjab FC have appointed Greek tactician Pavlos Dermitzakis as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 57-year-old joins the Shers from Greek Super League 2 side Panionios F.C. on a two-year contract, bringing with him over two decades of coaching experience across the Greek football pyramid, including the country's top division.

A highly experienced manager, Dermitzakis began his coaching career with Ergotelis in the 2002-03 season in the fourth tier of Greek football. He joined Atsalenios the next season, helping them gain promotion to the third division, and continued for four seasons at the club. He maintained an unbeaten home record with the Heraklion-based club in the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons.

He joined GS Diagoras 1905 in the next season, achieving promotion to Beta Ethniki, the second tier of Greek football, with an unbeaten home record. He has also served as the Head Coach of Greek Super League Clubs Panthrakikos, PAOK, Asteras Tripolis, and OFI Crete.