Kyriakos Papadopoulos
Footballer with notable club appearances
Born
February 23rd, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Greece
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Played as a central defender, starting professional career at Schalke 04 in Germany. Signed with Bayer Leverkusen and achieved significant contributions in domestic league matches and UEFA competitions. Featured prominently in international competitions with the Greek national team, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Played for Schalke 04 in Bundesliga
Competed in UEFA Champions League matches
Represented Greece in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
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