Kostas Tsimikas

Greek footballer and Liverpool defender

Kostas Tsimikas - Greek footballer and Liverpool defender
Born

May 12th, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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A professional footballer, he plays as a left-back for Liverpool in the English Premier League. Tsimikas began his career at Olympiacos, where he won multiple Super League titles. He established himself as a key player, contributing significantly during his time at the club. In 2020, he joined Liverpool. He secured his first major trophy with Liverpool, winning the FA Cup in 2022. Tsimikas has represented Greece internationally, participating in various UEFA competitions.

Winning the FA Cup with Liverpool (2022)

Winning Super League titles with Olympiacos

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