Constantinos Charalambidis

Cypriot footballer and national team player

Constantinos Charalambidis - Cypriot footballer and national team player
Born

July 25th, 1981
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Cyprus

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A professional footballer from Cyprus, he primarily played as a midfielder. His career included significant time with Anorthosis Famagusta, helping the team secure multiple domestic titles. He represented the Cyprus national team, earning over 50 caps and participating in various international competitions.

Played for Anorthosis Famagusta

Represented Cyprus in over 50 international matches

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