21 Kostas Tsimikas

• Full Name: Konstantinos Tsimikas
• Date of Birth: May 12, 1996
• Nationality: Greek
• Position: Left-Back
• Current Club: Liverpool (Premier League)

Early Career 

🏡 Born in Thessaloniki, Greece; started in local teams.
⚽ Moved to Panserraikos in 2013, scoring 5 goals in one season.
🔴 Joined Olympiacos in 2015 and made his debut in the Greek Super League.

Olympiacos & Loan Spells

🔵 Loan to Esbjerg (2017): Scored on debut but played only 13 games.
🇳🇱 Loan to Willem II (2017–18): Regular starter, scored 5 goals, won Eredivisie Rookie of the Month.
💥 Scored a stunning scorpion kick, earning Goal of the Month.
🏆 Returned to Olympiacos and became a first-team regular.

Liverpool Career

Joining Liverpool (2020–21)

💰 Signed for Liverpool in August 2020 for £11.75 million.
🟥 Became the second Greek player in Liverpool history after Kyrgiakos.
⚽ Debuted in the EFL Cup in a 7–2 win vs. Lincoln City.

Breakthrough Season (2021–22)

🌟 First Premier League start: August 2021 vs. Norwich City.
🛡️ Provided an assist in a 2–0 win over Burnley.
🎯 Two assists vs. Benfica in the Champions League quarter-finals; named Player of the Match.
🏆 FA Cup Final Hero: Scored the winning penalty vs. Chelsea in the 2022 FA Cup Final.
🎤 Tsimikas: “I just wanted number seven” (on choosing his penalty kick).

Recent Years & Key Moments (2022–Present)

✍️ Signed a new contract in September 2023 until 2027.
💔 Suffered a broken collarbone in December 2023 vs. Arsenal.
🏆 Assisted Virgil van Dijk’s winner in the 2024 EFL Cup final.

International Career

🇬🇷 Made Greece senior debut in 2018 vs. Hungary, assisting the winner.
🌍 Regular starter for the Greece national team.

Playing Style & Strengths

⚡ Energetic, attacking full-back with excellent crossing ability.
🎯 Set-piece threat—delivers dangerous corners and free kicks.
🏃 Relentless work rate and defensive solidity.