Kenny Stamatopoulos
Encyclopedia
Kyriakos "Kenny" Stamatopoulos (born 28 August 1979 in Kalamata
, Greece
) is a Greek
-Canadian
soccer
goalkeeper, currently play for AIK
.
twice in a row, then Boden
while he was on loan there. His relegation-run did not end before he moved to Norway.
manager Mo Johnston
had loaned Stamatopoulos in the middle of their "keeper crisis". He made his debut against Los Angeles Galaxy
on 5 August.
champions on 6 March 2010. AIK's
goalkeeper Nicklas Bergh
became injured during the pre-season, leaving the team with only one contemplated goalkeeper. Stamatopoulos made his debut with the club in the quarterfinal of Svenska Cupen
in July 2010 against Helsingborgs IF
. He only let in one goal in the 1-1 draw, but AIK lost in the penalty shootout.
.
He made his senior his debut for Canada
in a November 2001 friendly match against Malta
. and, as of October 2011, had earned 6 caps.
Kalamata
Kalamata is the second-largest city of the Peloponnese in southern Greece. The capital and chief port of the Messenia prefecture, it lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Messenian Gulf...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
) is a Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
-Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
soccer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
goalkeeper, currently play for AIK
AIK Fotboll
AIK, , an abbreviation for Allmänna Idrottsklubben, , when needed internationally AIK Stockholm, is a Swedish football club based at Råsunda stadium in Solna, a municipality in Stockholm County bordering to Stockholm City Centre...
.
Sweden
Stamatopoulos' clubs were relegated every year he played with them in Sweden. First EnköpingEnköpings SK
Enköpings SK is a Swedish football club located in Enköping.-Background:Since their foundation on 2 March 1914 Enköpings SK has participated mainly in the middle and upper divisions of the Swedish football league system. Their best period has been over the last decade with 6 seasons in the...
twice in a row, then Boden
Bodens BK
Bodens BK is a Swedish football club located in Boden in Norrbotten. The club, formed 1916, is currently playing in the third highest Swedish league, Division 1...
while he was on loan there. His relegation-run did not end before he moved to Norway.
Tromsø
His' career at Tromsø got off to a rough start, after he was given a two-match suspension for his involvement in a group fight, that occurred during his debut match against Molde.Toronto FC
On 3 August 2007 it was announced that Canada's Toronto FCToronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
manager Mo Johnston
Mo Johnston
Maurice John Giblin "Mo" Johnston is a former football striker.Johnston began his football career with Partick Thistle in 1981 before moving to Watford in 1983. With Watford Johnston scored 23 league goals, made his international debut, and helped the team reach the 1984 FA Cup Final...
had loaned Stamatopoulos in the middle of their "keeper crisis". He made his debut against Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
on 5 August.
Fredrikstad
On 20 July 2009, it was announced that Stamatopoulos joined Fredrikstad on loan for the rest of the season. Stamatopoulos will join the club 1 August, and make his debut for Fredrikstad 2 August, at home against Viking.AIK
Stamatopoulos signed a season-long loan deal with the reigning SwedishSweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
champions on 6 March 2010. AIK's
AIK Fotboll
AIK, , an abbreviation for Allmänna Idrottsklubben, , when needed internationally AIK Stockholm, is a Swedish football club based at Råsunda stadium in Solna, a municipality in Stockholm County bordering to Stockholm City Centre...
goalkeeper Nicklas Bergh
Nicklas Bergh
Hans Nicklas Bergh is a Swedish footballer who plays for Eskilstuna City as a goalkeeper.He spent his youth playing for Triangelns IK and IFK Eskilstuna before making his senior debut in 2000. After two years playing in the third division, Bergh moved up a division to join Superettan club...
became injured during the pre-season, leaving the team with only one contemplated goalkeeper. Stamatopoulos made his debut with the club in the quarterfinal of Svenska Cupen
Svenska Cupen
Svenska Cupen , is a knockout cup competition in Swedish football and the main Swedish football cup. Svenska Cupen usually refers to the men's tournament, although a women's tournament is also held. Each year 98 teams compete, comprising the 16 teams from Allsvenskan and the 16 teams of Superettan...
in July 2010 against Helsingborgs IF
Helsingborgs IF
Helsingborgs IF , commonly referred to as Helsingborg and locally HIF, is a Swedish football club located in Helsingborg. They are currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan...
. He only let in one goal in the 1-1 draw, but AIK lost in the penalty shootout.
International career
Stamatopoulos was a former member of the under-23 national team in July 2001 at Jeux de la Francophonie2001 Jeux de la Francophonie
The 2001 Jeux de la Francophonie, also known as IVes Jeux de la Francophonie, were held in Ottawa, Ontario and Gatineau, Quebec, Canada from July 14–24 2001.-Sports: *Handisport...
.
He made his senior his debut for Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
in a November 2001 friendly match against Malta
Malta national football team
The Malta national football team is the national football team of Malta and is controlled by the Malta Football Association. Malta played its first international game in February 1957, and began competing for qualification to major tournaments in 1962. The side's first competitive victory came in...
. and, as of October 2011, had earned 6 caps.