Themistoklis Tzimopoulos

Themistoklis Tzimopoulos (Greek: Θεμιστοκλής Τζημόπουλος; born 20 November 1985) is a Greek-born New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Levadiakos and the New Zealand national team.

Club Career

Born in Kozani, Greece, Tzimopoulos began his professional career with Akratitos in December 2003, having previously signed as a trainee. He played for Akratitos in the Greek Super League, before joining Veria, as well as a brief loan spell at Kerkyra in 2008. He joined second division side Ethnikos Asteras for the 2009–10 season.

In September 2010, Tzimopoulos signed a two-year contract with PAS Giannina.

On 6 April 2017, Tzimopoulos had a surgery on the knee to restore meniscal tear suffered, and will naturally lose the remainder of the current season. On 2 May 2018 he extended his contract until the summer of 2020.

On 21 June 2019, Tzimopoulos was released from PAS Giannina.

Three days later, he signed a two-year contract with Korona Kielce on a free transfer.