Odysseas Vlachodimos

Footballer with Greek national team

Odysseas Vlachodimos - Footballer with Greek national team
Born

April 26th, 1994
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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Born in 1994, a professional footballer plays as a goalkeeper. Began his career with AEK Athens and moved to Germany to join VfB Stuttgart. Joined Benfica in 2018 and became the first-choice goalkeeper. Represented the Greek national team, making significant contributions in international matches.

Played for Benfica in Primeira Liga

Represented Greece in international competitions

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