Yiannos Kalotheou Explained

John Kalotheou
Fullname:Yiannos Kalotheou
Birth Date:May 6, 1966
Position:Rightback
Youthyears1:1977-1984
Years1:1984–1999
Clubs1:Omonia
Caps1:353
Goals1:9
Years2:1999-2000
Caps2:13
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:1988–1995
Nationalcaps1:25
Nationalgoals1:0

Yiannos "John" Kalotheou (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Γιάννος Καλοθέου) (born 6 May 1966) is a Cypriot retired football midfielder.

Club career

After coming through the club's youth ranks, Kalotheou made his senior debut as an attacking midfielder for Omonia on 28 October 1984 against ENP. He was soon established as a rightback and went on to play 353 games for Omonia until 1999, winning 4 league titles and three domestic cups.[1] He made history when he scored twice in extra time to beat Slavia Sofia in the 1990–91 UEFA Cup first round and see Omonia through to the second round.[2]

International career

Kalotheou made his debut for Cyprus in a November 1988 friendly match away against Malta and earned a total of 25 caps (no goals).[3] His final international was an October 1995 European Championship qualification match against Macedonia.[4]

Personal life

His father Drosos and brother Costas also played for Omonia[5] and his uncles Filippos and Marios played for Olympiakos Nicosia.[6]

Honours

4

1985, 1987,1989, 1993

3

1988, 1991, 1994

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ΚΟΡΥΦΑΙΟΙ ΠΟΔΟΣΦΑΙΡΙΣΤΕΣ. Omonia FC. el. 22 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Ρετρό: Παίκτες που έγραψαν ιστορία, Γιάννος Καλοθέου. Sportime.com. el. 25 September 2022. 22 June 2024. Kyriacou. Akis.
  3. Web site: Cyprus - Record International Players. 22 June 2024. RSSSF. Mamrud. Roberto.
  4. Web site: Yiannos Kalotheou, international football player. 22 June 2024. EU-football.
  5. Web site: Θλίψη στην Ομόνοια, έφυγε από τη ζωή ο Δρόσος Καλοθέου. Politis. el. 20 June 2024. 22 June 2024.
  6. Web site: Ρετρό: Παίκτες που έγραψαν ιστορία, Δρόσος Καλοθέου. Sportime.com. el. 13 October 2020. 22 June 2024. Kyriacou. Akis.