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Adam Tzanetopoulos (; born 10 February 1995) is a Greek professional
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who plays as a
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for
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club Al Dhafra, for which he is
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.


Club career

Born in
Volos Volos (; ) is a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about north of Athens and south of Thessaloniki. It is the capital of the Magnesia (regional unit), Magnesia regional unit of the Thessaly Region. Volos ...
, Tzanetopoulos joined the
Olympiacos Olympiacós Sýndesmos Filáthlon Peiraiós (, Olympic Association of Fans of Piraeus) is a major multi-sport club based in Piraeus, Greece. Olympiacos is parent to a number of different competitive departments which participate in football, ...
academies at the age of 15. Three years later, he left Olympiacos, signing a contract with
Niki Volos Niki Volos Football Club () is a Greek professional football club based in the city of Volos, in the region of Magnesia, Greece. The club currently competes in the Super League 2, the second tier of Greek football. History Niki Volos was fou ...
. His distinguished playing along with his ability in defensive game attracts the interest of both
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and
Traianos Dellas Traianos Dellas (; born 31 January 1976) is a Greek professional football manager and former player. He last managed Super League club OFI. He was an integral part of Greece's Euro 2004 winning squad, during which he became the only player ...
.


AEK Athens

Tzanetopoulos joined
AEK Athens A.E.K. (; Athlitikí Énosis Konstantinoupόleos, ''Athletic Union of Constantinople'') is a major Greek multi-sport club based in Nea Filadelfeia, Attica. The club is more commonly known in European competitions as A.E.K. Athens. Establishe ...
in 2013. Tzanetopoulos scored his first professional goal against
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in the
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in a 3–0 home victory. Tzanetopoulos in his first year with the club played in seven
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games and also scored in the 2–0 win over
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, which meant that AEK had mathematically secured its promotion to the
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. The summer friendly international with the winners of last year's
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,
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was a step forward in his career. The Andalusians by having the opportunity to check him realized that he is a player with tremendous perspective, therefore they submitted a proposal to
AEK Athens A.E.K. (; Athlitikí Énosis Konstantinoupόleos, ''Athletic Union of Constantinople'') is a major Greek multi-sport club based in Nea Filadelfeia, Attica. The club is more commonly known in European competitions as A.E.K. Athens. Establishe ...
on a long-year loan, with a purchase option of €1.5 million, but was rejected. On 4 February 2016,
AEK Athens A.E.K. (; Athlitikí Énosis Konstantinoupόleos, ''Athletic Union of Constantinople'') is a major Greek multi-sport club based in Nea Filadelfeia, Attica. The club is more commonly known in European competitions as A.E.K. Athens. Establishe ...
officially announced that the 21-year-old international central defender Tzanetopoulos renewed his contract, for an undisclosed fee, with the club until the summer of 2020, despite the fact that is not among the first priorities of
AEK Athens A.E.K. (; Athlitikí Énosis Konstantinoupόleos, ''Athletic Union of Constantinople'') is a major Greek multi-sport club based in Nea Filadelfeia, Attica. The club is more commonly known in European competitions as A.E.K. Athens. Establishe ...
manager
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. ''"I am very happy for that because it was my desire to stay here, now the only thing in my mind is working hard in order to thank the club's officials for having faith in my ability"'', said Tzanetopoulos, whose previous contract with AEK was expiring at the end of next season. On 28 February 2016, in a derby against rivals
Panathinaikos Panathinaikos Athlitikos Omilos (, literally in English: "Panathenaic Athletic Club" or Panathinaikos A.C.), also known simply as Panathinaikós , is a major Greek multi-sport club based in the City of Athens. Panathinaikos is one of the mos ...
returned to the squad after almost three months as a late substitute helping his club to celebrate a 1–0 home win. As of December 2016, it seemed that international central defender/defensive midfielder of
AEK Athens A.E.K. (; Athlitikí Énosis Konstantinoupόleos, ''Athletic Union of Constantinople'') is a major Greek multi-sport club based in Nea Filadelfeia, Attica. The club is more commonly known in European competitions as A.E.K. Athens. Establishe ...
would continue his career at Cyprus, on loan since January. The 21-year-old player has performed in only one official match during 2016–17 season, the one against
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for the
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. Eventually, on 9 January 2017, he was loaned to Iraklis until the end of the season. He finished the second half of the season with 17 appearances and as a result of his solid performances he returned to
AEK Athens A.E.K. (; Athlitikí Énosis Konstantinoupόleos, ''Athletic Union of Constantinople'') is a major Greek multi-sport club based in Nea Filadelfeia, Attica. The club is more commonly known in European competitions as A.E.K. Athens. Establishe ...
. On 26 October 2017, Tzanetopoulos scored after almost 3 years in a comfortable 7–0
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away win against Apollon Larissa.


Apollon Smyrnis

On 5 July 2018 Tzanetopoulos joined
Apollon Smyrnis Apollon Smyrnis Football Club () is a professional football club based in Athens, Greece, which competes in the Athens FCA first division. It is part of GS Apollon Smyrnis (Γυμναστικός Σύλλογος Απόλλων Σμύρνης), ...
on a three-year deal.


Lamia

On 29 January 2019, he signed a contract with
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on a free transfer, but he didn't play until the end of 2018–19 season. On 28 May 2021, he agreed to extend his contract, until the summer of 2024.


International career

On 5 October 2015, the interim national coach Kostas Tsanas called Tzanetopoulos to replace
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, who was injured in
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Bundesliga's game against
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, for the games against
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and
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, for the
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qualifiers. This was the first call of the young
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centre-back. Tzanetopoulos make his debut as a substitute, on 11 October 2015, in a dramatic 4–3 win game over
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for
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qualifiers. It was the first and only win of Greece in the qualification round finishing last in the Group F qualifying campaign.


Career statistics


Club


International


Honours

;AEK Athens *
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: 2017–18 *
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: 2014–15 (South Group) *
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: 2013–14 (6th Group) *
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: 2015–16


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External links

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aekfc.gr
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tzanetopoulos, Adam 1995 births Living people Greek men's footballers Niki Volos F.C. players AEK Athens F.C. players Olympiacos F.C. players Apollon Smyrnis F.C. players Iraklis F.C. (Thessaloniki) players Footballers from Volos PAS Lamia 1964 players Al Dhafra FC players Greece men's under-21 international footballers Super League Greece players Football League (Greece) players UAE First Division League players Men's association football central defenders Greece men's international footballers Greek expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in the United Arab Emirates Greek expatriate sportspeople in the United Arab Emirates 21st-century Greek sportsmen