Kyriakos Papadopoulos Biography
Kyriakos Papadopoulos is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a center back for German club Hamburger SV and the Greece national team.
Having made his first league appearances for Olympiacos at the age of 15, Papadopoulos moved to Germany in 2010 to join Schalke 04 and scored the following year, aged 19, on his senior debut for Greece. However, a series of injuries over many seasons hindered his career progress in the Bundesliga.
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Age and Birthday
He was born on 23 February 1992 in Katerini, Greece. He celebrates his birthday on 23 February every year.
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Height and Weight
He is a man of gigantic stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of1.84 m (6 ft 0 in). He also weighs 89 kg.
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Family
He is the son of Elena Papadopoulos and Nikos Papadopoulos. His Pavlos Papadopoulos his bachelor’s degree from the Department of Digital Systems at the University of Piraeus, Greece.
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Wife
He likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is under research. It is not known whether he is married, dating, or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Net Worth
He has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Papadopoulos.
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Kyriakos Papadopoulos
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Footballer
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight or Gay
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 28 years old (as of 2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Date of Birth: 23 February 1992
- Place of Birth: Katerini, Greece
- Birthday: 23 February
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Weight: Not Known
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married or Single
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Not Known
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Not Known
- Children: Not Known
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: Under Review
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Under Review
Kyriakos Papadopoulos House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Bayer Leverkusen
On 7 June 2015, Bayer Leverkusen agreed to make a €6.5 million transfer fee permanent for Papadopoulos’ loan from Schalke 04, with the player signing a five-year contract. On 29 September 2015, Papadopoulos scored his first goal in the 2015–16 season in the first half of a Champions League match against Barcelona: Hakan Çalhanoğlu, swung in a corner that hit the crossbar of Barça’s goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen right below; Papadopoulos headed from close range in the rebound.
Papadopoulos sustained a number of injuries during the season when faced with a tear in a joint capsule which held him out of training for two weeks, as well as a right tendon in the 0–0 Europa League draw with Villarreal which held him out of the club until the end of the season.
Kyriakos Papadopoulos Loan to RB Leipzig
On 31 August 2016, Papadopoulos joined RB Leipzig on a €1.5 million seasonal loan deal, again linking up with Leipzig’s sport director Ralf Rangnick, who was his coach when they won the 2011 DFB Pokal together with Schalke. He made his club debut as a substitute in a 1–1 Bundesliga match against Borussia Mönchengladbach on 21 September 2016. Papadopoulos underwent a successful routine surgery on 24 November 2016, to resolve a persistent knee problem. And started a rehabilitation programme, estimated at approximately three weeks from his return to action.
Kyriakos Papadopoulos International career
Papadopoulos was invited to participate in the Elite round of the 2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship by the Greek national team under 19. He played against Moldova, the Netherlands and Russia in all three group games, helping Greece finish top and qualify for the finals.
Later on, Papadopoulos appeared in the final tournament at the heart of the Greek defense and was partners with teammate Konstantinos Lambropoulos. He played a significant part in holding a clean sheet against the Czech Republic and good games against England and Italy. His results captured the attention of scouts from top clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea.
In a competition in which he was the youngest player by 13 months, the teams were impressed by the maturity of the defender. Although the tournament’s youngest player, he was also one of Europe’s ten most talented players as considered by UEFA in their UEFA Under-19 Tournament team.
On 4 June 2011, having ended an excellent year with Schalke, then-Greece head coach Fernando Santos named Papadopoulos to the senior squad for a match against Malta, for the first time. Instead of an injury to Avraam Papadopoulos and the failure of Sokratis Papastathopoulos to play, he took their place in the squad next to Vangelis Moras in the center of defense. He not only had an outstanding game but he also scored his team’s second goal. He scored his second international goal in UEFA Euro 2012 qualification against Latvia on 6 September 2011.
Papadopoulos was a member of Greece’s 23-man squad for UEFA Euro 2012 final, starting in the team’s second and third group games, as well as Germany’s quarter-final loss. On 17 April 2015, Papadopoulos was recalled as part of a selection overhaul by new Greece manager Sergio Markarian to take part in the nation’s European Championship qualifier away in Hungary.
Kyriakos was picked by the German coach Michael Skibbe at the start of the qualifying campaign for the World Cup 2018. He came on against Cyprus after 71 min as a replacement for Kostas Stafylidis. He played the entire third game in Estonia but was sent off after 79 minutes during the clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina and then missed the important game for the fifth game by the Belgian Red Devils.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kyriakos Papadopoulos
Who is Kyriakos Papadopoulos?
Papadopoulos is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a center back for German club Hamburger SV and the Greece national team.
How old is Kyriakos Papadopoulos?
He is 28 years old as of 2020. He was born on 23 February 1992 in Katerini, Greece.
How tall is Kyriakos Papadopoulos?
He stands at a height of 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in).
Is Kyriakos Papadopoulos married?
Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.
How much is Kyriakos Papadopoulos worth?
He has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.
How much does Kyriakos Papadopoulos make?
His salary is still under review.
Where does Kyriakos Papadopoulos live?
Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Kyriakos Papadopoulos dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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