Konstantinos "Kostas" Triantafyllopoulos ( el, Κωνσταντίνος "Κώστας" Τριανταφυλλόπουλος; born 3 April 1993) is a Greek professional
footballer
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who plays as a
centre-back for
Ekstraklasa
Poland Ekstraklasa (), meaning "Extra Class" in Polish, named PKO Ekstraklasa since the 2019–20 season due to its sponsorship by PKO Bank Polski, is the top Polish professional league for men's association football teams.
Contested by 18 ...
club
Górnik Zabrze
Górnik Zabrze Spółka Akcyjna, commonly referred to as Górnik Zabrze S.A. or simply Górnik Zabrze (), is a Polish football club from Zabrze. Górnik is one of the most successful Polish football clubs in history, winning the second-most Po ...
.
Career
On 30 September 2012, during a
Superleague match vs.
Asteras Tripolis
Asteras Tripolis Football Club ( el, ΠΑΕ Αστέρας Τρίπολης), commonly referred to as Asteras Tripolis (meaning "Star of Tripoli"), is a Greek professional football club based in the city of Tripoli in Arcadia, Peloponnese, G ...
, he made his debut for the men's team with
Panathinaikos.
In his first season as a Panathinaikos' player, Triantafyllopoulos was able to become the first choice for the center of defence. At the end of the season, Triantafyllopoulos signed a contract extension for three years.
On 22 January 2016, Triantafyllopoulos signed a 3,5 years contract with
Asteras Tripolis
Asteras Tripolis Football Club ( el, ΠΑΕ Αστέρας Τρίπολης), commonly referred to as Asteras Tripolis (meaning "Star of Tripoli"), is a Greek professional football club based in the city of Tripoli in Arcadia, Peloponnese, G ...
, despite the rumours that he will sign to
Panionios
Panionios G.S.S. Football Club (Greek: ΠΑΕ Πανιώνιος Γ.Σ.Σ.), the ''Pan- Ionian Gymnastics Club of Smyrna'' (Πανιώνιος Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Σμύρνης, ''Panionios Gymnastikos Syllogos Smyrnis'') ...
, as part of
Olivier Boumale transfer to
Panathinaikos. His former club will keep a percentage of the profit from his next transfer.
On 13 June 2019, he joined
Pogoń Szczecin
Pogoń Szczecin Spółka Akcyjna, commonly referred to as Pogoń Szczecin (), is a Polish professional football club, based in Szczecin, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, which plays in the Ekstraklasa, the top tier of the national football league s ...
on a two-year deal. On 10 August 2019, he scored his first goal with the club in a 1–0 home win game against
Wisła Kraków
Towarzystwo Sportowe Wisła Kraków Spółka Akcyjna, commonly referred to as Wisła Kraków (), is a Polish professional football club based in Kraków. It currently competes in the I liga, the second level of Polish football league system. ...
contributing the most to his team's win. On 20 May 2021, Pogoń announced the renewal of the 28-year-old Greek defender's contract for one year with the possibility of extending their cooperation for another season.
On 19 July 2023, he moved on a
free transfer to another
Ekstraklasa
Poland Ekstraklasa (), meaning "Extra Class" in Polish, named PKO Ekstraklasa since the 2019–20 season due to its sponsorship by PKO Bank Polski, is the top Polish professional league for men's association football teams.
Contested by 18 ...
club
Górnik Zabrze
Górnik Zabrze Spółka Akcyjna, commonly referred to as Górnik Zabrze S.A. or simply Górnik Zabrze (), is a Polish football club from Zabrze. Górnik is one of the most successful Polish football clubs in history, winning the second-most Po ...
, with whom he signed a two-year contract.
Career statistics
(* includes Eurοpa League, Champions League) (** Greek Playoffs)
Honours
Panathinaikos
*
Greek Cup
The Greek Football Cup ( el, Κύπελλο Ελλάδος Ποδοσφαίρου), commonly known as the Greek Cup or Kypello Elladas is a Greek football competition, run by the Hellenic Football Federation.
The Greek Cup is the second most ...
:
2013–14
Greece U19
*
UEFA European Under-19 Championship
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Spain and England ...
runner-up:
2012
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References
External links
pao.gr
{{DEFAULTSORT:Triantafyllopoulos, Konstantinos
1993 births
Living people
Footballers from Corinth
Men's association football defenders
Greek men's footballers
Greece men's under-21 international footballers
Greece men's youth international footballers
Panathinaikos F.C. players
Asteras Tripolis F.C. players
Pogoń Szczecin players
Górnik Zabrze players
Super League Greece players
Ekstraklasa players
Greek expatriate men's footballers
Expatriate men's footballers in Poland
Greek expatriate sportspeople in Poland