Georgios Alexopoulos ( gr, Γεώργιος Αλεξόπουλος; born 7 February 1977) is a Greek former professional

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who played as a

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Career

Alexopoulos began his career in the academy of Panathinaikos FC and wore the green jersey for 7 years. He was then transferred to Iraklis F.C. and after a year to Egaleo F.C., where he became a leading figure. In the summer of 2005 AEK Athens signed him. Giorgos made 30 appearances in Greek League and also scored 3 goals until he was seriously injured. On 16 April 2008 he returned to full training and is expected to be 100% ready for the next season. In the 2008/09 season Alexopoulos returned and made 12 appearances serving as backup to Daniel Majstorović and Sotirios Kyrgiakos. Alexopoulos joined Ergotelis in the summer of 2010 as a free agent, and finished his career a year later.

Honours

AEK Athens F.C. *

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: Runners up 2008–09

References

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Alexopoulos, Georgios 1977 births Living people Greece international footballers Greece under-21 international footballers Association football central defenders Iraklis Thessaloniki F.C. players AEK Athens F.C. players Panathinaikos F.C. players Egaleo F.C. players Ergotelis F.C. players Super League Greece players Footballers from Athens Greek footballers AEK F.C. non-playing staff