Charalampos Chantzopoulos Explained

Charalampos Chantzopoulos
Fullname:Charalampos Prokopios Chantzopoulos
Birth Date:1994 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Bielefeld, Germany
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Valour FC
Clubnumber:4
Youthclubs1:VfL Theesen
Youthyears2:2011–2013
Youthclubs2:VfR Wellensiek
Years1:2013–2014
Clubs1:VfR Wellensiek
Caps1:31
Goals1:5
Years2:2014–2016
Clubs2:Arminia Bielefeld II
Caps2:37
Goals2:1
Years3:2016–2017
Caps3:17
Goals3:0
Years4:2017
Clubs4:FF Jaro
Caps4:23
Goals4:1
Years5:2018
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:2018
Clubs6:KPV
Caps6:15
Goals6:4
Years7:2019
Clubs7:Sacramento Republic FC
Caps7:27
Goals7:1
Years8:2020–2023
Clubs8:KPV
Caps8:99
Goals8:13
Years9:2024–
Clubs9:Valour FC
Caps9:5
Goals9:0
Pcupdate:10 May 2024

Charalampos Prokopios Chantzopoulos (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Χαράλαμπος Προκόπιος Χαντζόπουλος; born 8 July 1994), also known as Haris Chantzopoulos, is a German professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.

Early life

Chantzopoulos was born in Bielefeld, Germany to Greek parents.[1] [2] He played youth football with VfL Theesen, later joining VfR Wellensiek in 2011.[3]

Club career

Chantzopoulos began his senior career in the German lower divisions, playing with VfR Wellensiek in the Bezirksliga in the late stages oif the 2012-2013 season and the Landesliga in the 2013-14 season.

In the summer of 2014, he moved to Oberliga side Arminia Bielefeld II.[4] He made his debut on 17 August 2014 against SV Wunschel.[5]

In July 2016, he joined Oberliga side FC Gütersloh.[6]

In January 2017, he signed with Finnish Ykkönen club FF Jaro.[7]

In February 2018, he returned to Germany, signing with Rot-Weiß Erfurt in the 3. Liga.[8] [9]

In June 2018, he returned to Finland joining KPV.[10] On 6 October 2018, he scored a hat trick in a victory over Klubi 04.[11]

In January 2019, he signed with USL Championship club Sacramento Republic FC.[12]

In January 2020, he returned to his former club in Finland, KPV.[13] In February 2022, he signed a one-year extension with the club.[14] In January 2023, he once again extended his contract for an additional season.[15]

In January 2024, he signed with Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.[16] [17]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
VfR Wellensiek2012–13[18] Bezirksliga Westfalen2020
2013–14Landesliga Westfalen295295
Total315000000315
Arminia Bielefeld II2014–15[19] Oberliga Westfalen251251
2015–16120120
Total371000000371
FC Gütersloh2016–17Oberliga Westfalen17010180
FF Jaro2017Ykkönen23160174
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt2017–183. Liga5000311
KPV2018Ykkönen1540020174
Sacramento Republic FC2019USL Championship2711030311
KPV2020Ykkönen20010210
202126410274
202227710287
202326210272
Total991300400010313
Valour FC2024Canadian Premier League501060
Career total25925101403027725

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Haris Chantzopoulos pelaa viidettä kautta KPV:ssä: “Meidän pelimme on mieleeni”. Haris Chantzopoulos is playing his fifth season in KPV: "I like our game". fi. April 19, 2023. Keskipohjanmaa. Lars. Gran.
  2. Web site: Haris Chantzopoulos: “I gave everything I had and it’s time to give everything I have to a new city and a new club.”. March 5, 2024. Valour FC. Ed. Tait.
  3. Web site: Rückkehrer Simon Wenzel führt Wellensieks »A« als Kapitän an. Returnee Simon Wenzel leads Wellensiek's “A” as captain. 16 September 2011. Westfalen-Blatt. de.
  4. Web site: VfR Wellensiek verstärkt sich. VfR Wellensiek is strengthening. de. 14 May 2014. VfR Wellensiek.
  5. Web site: Der DSC lässt zu viele Chancen aus. de. The DSC misses too many chances. 17 August 2014. Neue Westfälische.
  6. Web site: Vier Zugänge, drei Spieler sollen noch kommen. Four additions, three players are still to come. RevierSport. 10 July 2016. de.
  7. Web site: Jarolle kolme uutta sopimusta. Three new contracts for Jaro. fi. January 23, 2017. Kymppipaikka.
  8. Web site: Charalampos Chantzopoulos wechselt zum FC Rot-Weiß Erfutt. Charalampos Chantzopoulos moves to FC Rot-Weiß Erfutt. 7 February 2018. FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt. de.
  9. Web site: Rot-Weiß Erfurt verpflichtet Charalampos Chantzopoulos. Julian. Koch. 7 February 2018. Rot-Weiß Erfurt signs Charalampos Chantzopoulos. 3Liga Online. de.
  10. Web site: Isot satsaukset jatkuvat – KPV vahvistui nelinkertaisella Veikkausliigan mestarilla. Big investments continue - KPV strengthened with a four-time Veikkausliiga champion. Heikki. Kuparinen. June 17, 2018. Suomi Futis. fi.
  11. Web site: Kolme maalia tehnyt kreikkalaistoppari Haris Chantzopoulos johti ilotulitusta, kun KPV otti 6–0-murskavoiton. The Greek pair Haris Chantzopoulos, who scored three goals, led the fireworks as KPV took a crushing 6-0 victory. Juha. Savela. fi. October 6, 2018. Keskipohjanmaa.
  12. Web site: Republic FC Sign Defender Charalampos "Haris" Chantzopoulos. January 9, 2019. Our Sports Central.
  13. Web site: Sopimusuutisia: Haris palaa Kokkolaan!. Contract News: Haris returns to Kokkola!. January 15, 2020. fi. Kokkolan Palloveikot.
  14. Web site: Neljä uutta pelaajasopimusta: Haris Chantzopoulos jatkaa Vihreässä!. Four new player contracts: Haris Chantzopoulos continues in Vihreä!. February 1, 2022. Kokkolan Palloveikot. fi.
  15. Web site: Kaikki minuutit viime kaudella pelannut toppari teki sopimuksen – Chantzopoulos jatkaa KPV:ssä. The top player who played all the minutes last season signed a contract - Chantzopoulos will continue in KPV. fr. January 3, 2023. Keskipohjanmaa.
  16. Web site: Valour FC sign German/Greek defender Charalampos (Haris) Chantzopoulos to a contract. January 25, 2024. Valour FC.
  17. Web site: Valour Brings In Big Defender Chantzopoulos. January 25, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  18. Web site: Charalampos Chantzopoulos FuPa profile. FuPa.
  19. Web site: Charalampos Chantzopoulos Weltfussball profile. Welfussball.