John Koutroumbis Explained

John Koutroumbis
Fullname:John Koutroumbis
Birth Date:1998 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Adelaide, Australia
Height:183cm
Position:Right-back
Currentclub:Motherwell
Clubnumber:22
Youthclubs1:West Adelaide
Years1:2015
Caps1:17
Goals1:2
Clubs1:West Adelaide
Years2:2016
Caps2:14
Goals2:0
Clubs2:Adelaide United NPL
Years3:2016–2021
Caps3:90
Goals3:3
Clubs3:Newcastle Jets
Years4:2021–2022
Caps4:17
Goals4:1
Clubs4:Western Sydney Wanderers
Years5:2022–2024
Caps5:40
Goals5:0
Clubs5:Perth Glory
Years6:2024–
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Clubs6:Motherwell
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Australia U23
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:16 June 2024
Ntupdate:25 March 2019

John "Johnny" Koutroumbis (born 6 March 1998) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a right back for club Motherwell.

Club career

Newcastle Jets

After initially signing with Newcastle Jets as an injury replacement for Daniel Alessi,[1] on 2 February 2017, Newcastle Jets signed Koutroumbis on a two-year deal.[2] He mutually terminated his contract with the club in July 2021.[3]

Western Sydney Wanderers

In July 2021, Koutroumbis joined Western Sydney Wanderers on a two-year deal.[4] After making 17 league appearances, his contract was mutually terminated in July 2022.[5]

Perth Glory

On 29 July 2022, Koutroumbis signed for Perth Glory on a two-year deal.[6] He made 40 appearances for the club, before departing at the end of the 2023–24 season, upon the end of his contract, in order to pursue an overseas opportunity.[7]

Motherwell

On 15 June 2024, it was announced that Koutroumbis would join Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on a free transfer on 1 July, signing a two-year contract.[8]

Personal life

Born in Australia, Koutroumbis is of Greek descent.

In 2018, Koutrombis was temporarily sidelined after being diagnosed with stage 1 thyroid cancer.[9]

Notes and References

  1. News: Jets welcome Johnny Koutrombis. Newcastle Jets. 22 October 2016. 2 February 2017. 22 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161022091515/http://www.newcastlejets.com.au/article/news-jets-welcome-johnny-koutroumbis/10ug37kfv07ge1hozfjmy6t40c. dead.
  2. News: Rookie Johnny Koutroumbis earns new deal with Newcastle Jets. James. Gardiner. The Newcastle Herald. 2 February 2017.
  3. Web site: Koutroumbis, Donachie and O'Toole depart Jets. Newcastle Jets. 16 July 2021.
  4. Web site: Koutroumbis is Red & Black. Western Sydney Wanderers. 26 July 2021.
  5. Web site: Koutroumbis departs the Wanderers. Western Sydney Wanderers. 29 July 2022.
  6. Web site: Versatile defender Koutroumbis joins Glory on two-year deal. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 29 July 2022.
  7. Web site: ALM player departures confirmed. Gareth. Morgan. Perth Glory. 28 May 2024.
  8. Web site: 15 June 2024 . Motherwell sign Johnny Koutroumbis after Perth Glory exit . 23 June 2024 . BBC Sport.
  9. Web site: The Greek Australians looking to light up the 2018/19 A-League and W-League seasons - Neos Kosmos. Con. Stamocostas. 19 October 2018. English Edition.