Georges Panagiotopoulos Explained

Georges Panagiotopoulos
Birth Date:17 June 1975
Birth Place:Belgium
Position:Striker
Years1:–1998
Clubs1:KSK Tongeren
Years2:1999
Clubs2:K. Beringen FC
Years3:1999–2000
Clubs3:KSK Tongeren
Years4:2000–2001
Clubs4:KFC Diest
Years5:2001–2003
Clubs5:KVK Tienen-Hageland
Years6:2003–2010
Clubs6:FC Gratkorn
Caps6:191
Goals6:82
Years7:2011–2012
Clubs7:SV Lebring

Georges Panagiotopoulos (born 17 June 1975) is a Belgian former football manager and former footballer.

Playing career

Panagiotopoulos debuted in the Belgian second tier at the age of eighteen. He was described as a "boy to keep an eye on".[1] In 1999, Panagiotopoulos signed for Belgian side K. Beringen FC. After that, he returned to Belgian side KSK Tongeren. In 2000, he signed for Belgian side KFC Diest. In 2001, he signed for Belgian side KVK Tienen-Hageland. In 2003, he signed for Austrian side FC Gratkorn. In 2011, he signed for Austrian side SV Lebring.

Managerial career

Panagiotopoulos managed Austrian side FC Gratkron. He helped the club achieve sixth place.[2] He has been described as a "firefighter" style manager.[3]

Personal life

Born in Belgium, Panagiotopoulos is of Greek descent.[4] After retiring from professional football, Panagiotopoulos worked in the restaurant industry. He has a brother.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tongerse hoop rust op schouders van Jos Panagiotopoulos. hbvl.be.
  2. Web site: Panagiotopoulos bleibt Gratkorn-Trainer! "Ich freue mich.". ligaportal.at.
  3. Web site: Mit Liebe und Leidenschaft. kleinezeitung.at.
  4. Web site: DPG Media Privacy Gate. myprivacy.dpgmedia.be.
  5. Web site: Georges Panagiotopoulos is na een avontuur van zeventien jaar terug in zijn Tongeren. hln.be.