Anestis Argyriou (Greek: Ανέστης Αργυρίου; born 4 January 1988) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a right-back.
 Argyriou in 2009 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anestis Argyriou | ||
| Date of birth | 4 January 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Chariessa, Imathia, Greece | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2007 | Veria | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2007 | → Aetos Skydras (loan) | ||
| 2007–2010 | Panthrakikos | 38 | (0) |
| 2010–2012 | AEK Athens | 13 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Rangers | 20 | (0) |
| 2014 | Zawisza Bydgoszcz | 8 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Ethnikos Achna | 10 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Agrotikos Asteras | 29 | (0) |
| 2018 | Naoussa | ||
| 2018–2019 | Almopos Aridea | ||
| 2021 | Iraklis | 8 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2008–2010 | Greece U21 | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Aetos Skydra edit
Argyriou began his career with Aetos Skydra (was on loan from Veria F.C.) in Delta Ethniki. In Skydra he performed admirably and was tipped as a hot prospect.
Panthrakikos edit
After many good performances in 2007 Argyriou signed for Super League team Panthrakikos being deployed as a right fullback or central defender. In April 2010 he had a successful week's trial in Blackburn. [1]
AEK Athens edit
On 11 May 2010 Argyriou agreed to sign for AEK Athens along with a teammate at his previous club Panthrakikos, Spyros Matentzidis. He scored his first goal in a friendly match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C. in a 1–0 victory for AEK Athens. He made his first appearance in the Greek Super League against Panathinaikos. In July 2012 Argyriou's contract was terminated by AEK to pay off club debts.
Rangers edit
On 12 August 2012, Argyriou joined Rangers on trial and later signed a two-year contract with the club on 25 August 2012.[2] He made his debut in a 1–1 draw against Berwick Rangers on 26 August.[3] On 18 September 2013 Rangers announced that defender Anestis Argyriou had mutually agreed to terminate his contract.[4]
Zawisza Bydgoszcz edit
On 22 July 2014, Argyriou joined Polish side Zawisza Bydgoszcz on five-day-long trial.[5] On 31 July he signed a two-year contract with the club.[6] Argyriou made his Ekstraklasa debut on 10 August in home match against Podbeskidzie Bielsko-Biała (1–2).
International career edit
Argyriou, during 2008–10 period participated for the Greece U-21 team in seven games:[7]
Career statistics edit
- As of 6 October 2014[8]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other[nb 1] | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Panthrakikos | 2008–09 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 0 |
| 2009–10 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 26 | 0 | |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 41 | 0 | |
| AEK Athens | 2010–11 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011–12 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| Rangers | 2012–13 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | |
| Zawisza | 2014–15 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Career total | 79 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 94 | 0 | |
Honours edit
- Rangers
Notes edit
- ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Scottish Challenge Cup and the UEFA Europa League.
References edit
- ^ Greek on trial at Blackburn Rovers[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Gers Sign Argyriou". rangers.co.uk. Rangers F.C. 25 August 2012. Archived from the original on 28 August 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
- ^ Lindsay, Clive (26 August 2012). "Berwick Rangers 1–1 Rangers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ^ "We Can Improve Further". Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2013. Can Improve Further
- ^ "Michal Mravec i Anéstis Argyríou na testach w Zawiszy". 90minut.pl. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ "Anestis Argyriou pilkarzem Zawiszy". 90minut.pl. Retrieved 6 October 2014.
- ^ Hellenic Football Federation Archived 19 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "A. Argiriou". Soccerway. Global Sports Media. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
External links edit
- Anestis Argyriou at Soccerbase
- Anestis Argyriou at 90minut.pl (in Polish)
