Dimitris Christofi Explained

Dimitris Christofi should not be confused with Demetris Christofi (footballer, born 1994).

Dimitris Christofi
Fullname:Dimitris Christofi
Height:1.75 m
Birth Date:1988 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Sotira, Cyprus
Currentclub:Ethnikos Achna
Clubnumber:77
Position:Winger / Forward
Youthclubs1:Onisilos Sotiras
Years1:2005–2007
Clubs1:Onisilos Sotira
Caps1:36
Goals1:9
Years2:2007–2008
Caps2:27
Goals2:9
Years3:2008–2013
Clubs3:Omonia
Caps3:136
Goals3:26
Years4:2013–2015
Clubs4:Sion
Caps4:48
Goals4:4
Years5:2015–2020
Clubs5:Omonia
Caps5:81
Goals5:17
Years6:2020–2023
Caps6:91
Goals6:10
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Ethnikos Achna
Caps7:23
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2009
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2008–
Nationalcaps2:71
Nationalgoals2:9
Pcupdate:20 June 2024
Ntupdate:20:48, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

Dimitris Christofi (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Δημήτρης Χριστοφή; born 28 September 1988) is a Greek Cypriot professional footballer who plays as a winger for Ethnikos Achna.

Career

Christofi is a winger who also plays as a centre-forward or second striker. He is highly regarded for his strong shot. He was considered one of the most promising young players in Cyprus.[1] His transfer from Enosis Neon Paralimni to Omonia was the most expensive transfer in the history of Cypriot football, reaching a reported cost of €1 million.[2]

On 16 June 2013, FC Sion announced the signing of Christofi on a three-year contract until the summer of 2016.That cost Sion nearly €1.0 million.

On 30 August 2015, Omonia announced the re-signing of Christofi until June 2017 for a fee of 200 thousand euros.

On 31 May 2017, Omonia announced the renewal of Christofi's contract until 2021.[3]

On 31 January 2020, Anorthosis sign with Christofi until the summer of 2021. On 16 June 2021, the international Cypriot winger has signed a two-year contract extension until the summer of 2023.[4] Christofi has been at Anorthosis since January 2020 and in his one and a half year of presence he recorded 43 appearances in official matches and three goals. He won the 2021 cup by competing in all the matches on the way to the title.

On 18 June 2023, Anorthosis announced that in the context of the decision to reduce the average age of the roster and at the same time to give more opportunities to young footballers, it was decided not to propose a contract renewal to the Christofi. He has been offered to take another position in the team but he said no as he doesn't want to stop playing football yet, however the 34-year-old Christofi left the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium after 91 appearances and 10 goals.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Omonia2008–09Cypriot First Division30100061003611
2009–10281003000311
2010–11172000000172
2011–12295414100377
2012–13328502000398
Total13626911520016029
Sion2013–14Swiss Super League302200000322
2014–15162300000192
2015–162000000020
Total484500000534
Omonia2015–16Cypriot First Division101210000122
2016–17288311000329
2017–18316100000326
2018–196100000061
2019–206110000071
Total81177210008919
Anorthosis2019–20Cypriot First Division4120000061
2020–21300621000372
2021–22254608100395
2022–23325400000365
Total9110182910011813
Ethnikos Achna2023–24Cypriot First Division1000000010
Career total357573952530042165

International

Scores and results list Cyprus' goal tally first.[5]

Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 19 November 2008 GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus align=center 1–0 align=center 2–1 Friendly
2. 28 March 2009 Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, Larnaca, Cyprus 2–1 2–1 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualification
3. 11 November 2011 Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, Larnaca, Cyprus 1–2 1–2 Friendly
4. 9 September 2014 Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1–1 2–1 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying
5. 2–1
6. 16 November 2014 GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus align=center 5–0 align=center 5–0 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying
7. 22 March 2017 GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus align=center 3–1 align=center 3–1 Friendly
8. 31 August 2017 GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus align=center 1–2 align=center 3–2 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
9. 28 March 2023 Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan Armenia align=center 2–2 align=center 2–2 Friendly

Honours

AC Omonia

2009–10

2010–11, 2011–12

2010, 2012

FC Sion

2014–15

Anorthosis Famagusta

2020-21

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20080909095828/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=873337.html FIFA.com
  2. News: Chet . Winter . Arsenal & United To Battle For Another Wonder-Kid . 17 June 2008 . Goal.com . 24 July 2009 .
  3. Web site: Επέκταση συνεργασίας με τον Δημήτρη Χριστοφή μέχρι το 2021! . AC Omonia Nicosia . 4 June 2017 .
  4. https://anorthosisfc.com.cy/2021/06/ananeosi-synergasias-me-dimitri-christofi/
  5. Web site: Christofi, Demetris. National Football Teams. 22 March 2017.