George Timotheou
George Timotheou | |
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| Born | July 29, 1997 Canberra, Australia |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | –present |
| Known for | Centre-back for Gungahlin United, former player for Melbourne Victory, Sydney Olympic, Schalke 04, Adelaide United |
George Christos Timotheou (born 29 July 1997) is an Australian professional footballer who occupies the centre-back position for Gungahlin United. His previous professional engagements include playing for Melbourne Victory, and he has also been affiliated with clubs such as Sydney Olympic, Schalke 04, and Adelaide United. Timotheou's career encompasses participation in various leagues, showcasing a broad range of domestic and international experience.
Club career
Timotheou initiated his professional journey at Sydney FC but was unable to secure a spot in the senior squad, instead appearing for their reserve team competing in the NPL. During the middle of his two-year contract, he moved to Sydney Olympic FC, where he featured in 27 matches across two seasons before joining Bundesliga side Schalke 04. He made his professional debut for Schalke on 18 May 2019 in a home fixture against VfB Stuttgart. In November 2020, Timotheou returned to the A-League by committing to a two-year contract with Adelaide United.
Personal life
Born in Canberra, Australia, Timotheou has Greek heritage.
International
- Australia U20