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John Koutroumbis

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John Koutroumbis
Koutroumbis with Western Sydney Wanderers in 2021
Personal information
Full name John Koutroumbis
Date of birth (1998-03-06) 6 March 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Adelaide, Australia
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
Motherwell
Number 22
Youth career
West Adelaide
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015 West Adelaide 17 (2)
2016 Adelaide United NPL 14 (0)
2016–2021 Newcastle Jets 90 (3)
2021–2022 Western Sydney Wanderers 17 (1)
2022–2024 Perth Glory 40 (0)
2024– Motherwell 0 (0)
International career
2019 Australia U23 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 June 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 March 2019

John "Johnny" Koutroumbis (born 6 March 1998) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a right back for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell.

Club career

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Newcastle Jets

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After initially signing with Newcastle Jets as an injury replacement for Daniel Alessi,[1] on 2 February 2017, Newcastle Jets signed Koutroumbis on a two-year deal.[2] He mutually terminated his contract with the club in July 2021.[3]

Western Sydney Wanderers

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In July 2021, Koutroumbis joined Western Sydney Wanderers on a two-year deal.[4] After making 17 league appearances, his contract was mutually terminated in July 2022.[5]

Perth Glory

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On 29 July 2022, Koutroumbis signed for Perth Glory on a two-year deal.[6] He made 40 appearances for the club, before departing at the end of the 2023–24 season, upon the end of his contract, in order to pursue an overseas opportunity.[7]

Motherwell

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On 15 June 2024, it was announced that Koutroumbis would join Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on a free transfer on 1 July, signing a two-year contract.[8]

Personal life

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Born in Australia, Koutroumbis is of Greek descent.[9]

In 2018, Koutrombis was temporarily sidelined after being diagnosed with stage 1 thyroid cancer.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "Jets welcome Johnny Koutrombis". Newcastle Jets. 22 October 2016. Archived from the original on 22 October 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  2. ^ Gardiner, James (2 February 2017). "Rookie Johnny Koutroumbis earns new deal with Newcastle Jets". The Newcastle Herald.
  3. ^ "Koutroumbis, Donachie and O'Toole depart Jets". Newcastle Jets. 16 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Koutroumbis is Red & Black". Western Sydney Wanderers. 26 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Koutroumbis departs the Wanderers". Western Sydney Wanderers. 29 July 2022.
  6. ^ Morgan, Gareth (29 July 2022). "Versatile defender Koutroumbis joins Glory on two-year deal". Perth Glory.
  7. ^ Morgan, Gareth (28 May 2024). "ALM player departures confirmed". Perth Glory.
  8. ^ a b "Motherwell sign Johnny Koutroumbis after Perth Glory exit". BBC Sport. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  9. ^ a b Stamocostas, Con (19 October 2018). "The Greek Australians looking to light up the 2018/19 A-League and W-League seasons - Neos Kosmos". English Edition.
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