Kostas Stafylidis

Greek footballer and defender

Kostas Stafylidis - Greek footballer and defender
Born

December 2nd, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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Born in 1993, this footballer made a significant mark as a defender in the Greek Super League and on the international stage. Stafylidis started his professional career at PAOK, where he played from 2011 to 2013. His performances earned him a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, further establishing his reputation. He also played for clubs like Augsburg and the Scottish team, Celtic. On the international front, he represented Greece in various youth categories and the senior national team, contributing to their participation in UEFA tournaments.

Played for PAOK and Bayer Leverkusen

Represented Greece in international competitions

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