12 Facts About Lampros Choutos

Lampros Choutos is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Lampros Choutos' first stop as a senior was back in his country, loaned by Roma to Olympiacos FC after stellar performances during the qualifying stages for the 2000 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, as he netted 15 goals in only ten matches.

Lampros Choutos gradually made his way into the first team under the direction of Alberto Bigon, forming a productive attacking trio with Slovenia's Zlatko Zahovic and Giovanni from Brazil.

Lampros Choutos helped the Piraeus club win the 2000,2001 and 2003 Superleague championships before returning to Italy, with Inter Milan.

Lampros Choutos signed a three-year contract with Inter in summer 2004, but could never settle there, being constantly loaned to other minor sides in both the country and abroad.

Lampros Choutos made his competitive debut for the Nerazzurri on 9 November 2006, coming on as a 78th-minute substitute for Mariano Gonzalez in a Coppa Italia clash against FC Messina Peloro, which took place more than two years after his arrival; he left at the end of the campaign.

Lampros Choutos returned to his country in the 2007 off-season after signing with Panionios FC, but was only eligible to start playing in the following January.

Lampros Choutos again began experiencing first-team football, and notably scored two of three at Athens Olympic Sports Complex to help defeat hosts AEK Athens FC and collect the Man of the match award; he finished his half season with 12 goals, as his team finished in sixth position and participated in the second stage.

Lampros Choutos started his second year in scoring fashion, netting twice against OFK Beograd in the UEFA Intertoto Cup.

On 2 February 2009, Lampros Choutos signed a six-month contract with PAOK FC, appearing in eight scoreless matches.

Courtesy of his solid under-21 performances, Lampros Choutos soon made his debut for the Greek full side, going on to win ten caps in four years.

Lampros Choutos was overlooked for the squads that appeared at both UEFA Euro 2004 and 2008.