Anthony Georgiou Explained

Anthony Georgiou
Fullname:Anthony Michael Georgiou[1]
Birth Date:24 February 1997[2]
Birth Place:Lewisham, London, England
Height:1.79 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Wealdstone
Clubnumber:3
Youthyears1:–2013
Youthclubs1:Watford
Youthyears2:2013–2017
Youthclubs2:Tottenham Hotspur
Years1:2017–2021
Clubs1:Tottenham Hotspur
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Levante B (loan)
Caps2:11
Goals2:1
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Ipswich Town (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Years4:2020
Clubs4:Bolton Wanderers (loan)
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:AEL Limassol
Caps5:19
Goals5:2
Years6:2022–2023
Clubs6:Leyton Orient
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2022
Clubs7:Yeovil Town (loan)
Caps7:2
Goals7:0
Years8:2023–2024
Clubs8:Enosis Neon Paralimni
Caps8:21
Goals8:0
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:Wealdstone
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Nationalyears1:2018–
Nationalteam1:Cyprus
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:20 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:21:39, 9 September 2019 (UTC)

Anthony Michael Georgiou (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Άντονι Γεωργίου; born 10 August 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Wealdstone . Born in England, he represents Cyprus at international level.

Club career

Tottenham Hotspur

Georgiou made his professional debut for Tottenham in a 3–0 UEFA Champions League victory over Cypriot champions APOEL on 26 September 2017.[3]

In the January 2019 transfer window Georgiou went out on loan to Spanish club Levante.[4]

On 19 August 2019, Georgiou signed a new contract with Tottenham until 2021.[5]

Following the signing of a new contract with Tottenham Georgiou joined League One club Ipswich Town on loan on 19 August until January 2020.[5] He made his League One debut the next day against AFC Wimbledon at Portman Road, starting in the second half as a substitute and helping the team to a 2–1 win.[6] His loan was ended on 28 December, having made 13 appearances in all competitions but without making a league start during his loan spell.[7]

On 31 January 2020, Georgiou joined another League One club, Bolton Wanderers on another six-month loan.[8] Because of injury his debut didn't come until 7 March, where he came on as a substitute in the second half against AFC Wimbledon in a 0–0 draw.[9] He played one more match, also as a substitute, before the COVID-19 pandemic ended the season three months early.

AEL Limassol

In January 2021 Georgiou joined AEL Limassol in the Cypriot First Division in a permanent transfer from Tottenham.[10]

Leyton Orient

Georgiou signed a one-year contract for Leyton Orient on 30 June 2022.[11]

On 7 November 2022, Georgiou signed for National League side Yeovil Town on a short-term loan deal.[12]

Enosis Neon Paralimni

Georgiou played 21 times for Cypriot Second Division team Enosis Neon Paralimni in the 2023-24 season, as part of the team that was promoted to the First Division.

Wealdstone FC

On 25 July 2024, Georgiou signed for National League side Wealdstone

International career

Georgiou was born in England and is of Greek Cypriot descent.[13] He played youth international football for Cyprus[14] and made his debut for the senior Cyprus national football team on 23 March 2018 in a friendly match with Montenegro that finished goalless.[15]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tottenham Hotspur2017–18Premier League0000001010
2018–19Premier League0000000000
2019–20Premier League0000000000
2020–21Premier League0000000000
Total0000001010
Levante B (loan)2018–19[16] Segunda División B111111
Ipswich Town (loan)2019–20League One100200010130
Bolton Wanderers (loan)2019–20League One2020
AEL Limassol2020–21Cypriot First Division13230162
2021–22Cypriot First Division60001070
Total1923010232
Leyton Orient2022–23League Two0000101020
Yeovil Town (loan)2022–23National League200020
Enosis Neon Paralimni2023–24Cypriot Second Division21000210
Wealdstone2024–25National League000000
Career total653501040753

International

Cyprus
YearAppsGoals
201820
201960
Total80

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Updated squads for 2017/18 Premier League confirmed . Premier League . 2 February 2018 . 17 February 2018.
  2. Web site: Anthony Georgiou. 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 20 December 2017.
  3. Web site: UEFA Champions League – APOEL-Tottenham – Line-ups. UEFA.com. UEFA.com.
  4. Web site: Georgiou joins Levante on loan . Tottenham Hotspur F.C. . 31 January 2019 . 31 January 2019.
  5. Web site: New contract and Ipswich loan for Georgiou.
  6. Web site: Town 2 AFC Wimbledon 1/. Ipswich Town. 2019-08-20.
  7. Web site: Georgiou Loan Ended. Ipswich Town. 2019-12-29.
  8. Web site: Wanderers sign Anthony Georgiou. Bolton Wanderers. 2020-01-31.
  9. Web site: AFC Wimbledon 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers . bbc.co.uk . 9 March 2020 . 7 March 2020.
  10. Web site: AEL move for Georgiou . Tottenham Hotspur F.C. . 21 January 2021 . 1 February 2021 .
  11. Web site: Anthony Georgiou signs for Leyton Orient . 30 June 2022 . 1 June 2022 .
  12. Web site: Transfer Anthony Georgiou signs on loan . Yeovil Town F.C. . 7 November 2022 . 7 November 2022 .
  13. Web site: Spurs talent Anthony Georgiou travels for APOEL clash after pre-season exploits; a debut could be very special. Olly. Dawes.
  14. Web site: Harry Kane's slick hat-trick smooths Tottenham's path past Apoel Nicosia. David. Hytner. 26 September 2017. The Guardian. 28 August 2019.
  15. Web site: Ειδήσεις - Ισόπαλη 0-0 με το Μαυροβούνιο η Εθνική Ανδρών. www.cfa.com.cy.
  16. Web site: A. Georgiou: Summary . Soccerway . Perform Group . 7 November 2022 .