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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 June 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Belgium | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1998 | KSK Tongeren | ||
| 1999 | K. Beringen FC | ||
| 1999–2000 | KSK Tongeren | ||
| 2000–2001 | KFC Diest | ||
| 2001–2003 | KVK Tienen-Hageland | ||
| 2003–2010 | FC Gratkorn | 191 | (82) |
| 2011–2012 | SV Lebring | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Georges Panagiotopoulos (born 17 June 1975) is a Belgian former football manager and former footballer.
Panagiotopoulos debuted in the Belgian second tier at the age of eighteen. He was described as a "boy to keep an eye on". [1] In 1999, Panagiotopoulos signed for Belgian side K. Beringen FC.[ citation needed ] After that, he returned to Belgian side KSK Tongeren.[ citation needed ] In 2000, he signed for Belgian side KFC Diest.[ citation needed ] In 2001, he signed for Belgian side KVK Tienen-Hageland.[ citation needed ] In 2003, he signed for Austrian side FC Gratkorn.[ citation needed ] In 2011, he signed for Austrian side SV Lebring.[ citation needed ]
Panagiotopoulos managed Austrian side FC Gratkron. He helped the club achieve sixth place. [2] He has been described as a "firefighter" style manager. [3]
Born in Belgium, Panagiotopoulos is of Greek descent. [4] After retiring from professional football, Panagiotopoulos worked in the restaurant industry. He has a brother. [4]
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