Georgios Koutsias
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Georgios Κoutsias (Greek:Γεώργιος Κούτσιας; born 8 February 2004) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a striker for Swiss club FC Lugano.
Career
PAOK
In 2012, Koutsias moved to PAOK from Tilemachos Alexandria.
On 18 September 2020, Koutsias made his professional debut in a 1–1 home draw against Atromitos. Less than three months later on 10 December 2020, he made his Europa League debut in a 0–0 away draw against Granada becoming the 16th youngest player in Europa League's history at the time and the second youngest Greek (after Charalampos Mavrias).
Chicago Fire
On 28 February 2023, Koutsias signed with Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire for an undisclosed fee. Koutsias went on to make his debut with the Chicago Fire on 8 April 2023, coming on as a substitute against Minnesota United.
Lugano
On 13 December 2024, Chicago Fire announced that they would be loaning Koutsias to Swiss club Lugano on a year-long deal with an option for a permanent transfer, effective 1 January 2025. On 13 December 2025, Lugano made the transfer permanent and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Koutsias.
Personal life
Koutsias is from Trikala, Imathia. His father, Nikos, is a former amateur footballer.
Career statistics
As of match played 13 April 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| PAOK | 2020–21 | Super League Greece | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| PAOK B | 2021–22 | Super League Greece 2 | 16 | 9 | — | — | 16 | 9 | ||
| Volos (loan) | 2022–23 | Super League Greece | 20 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 23 | 5 | |
| Chicago Fire | 2023 | MLS | 27 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 3 |
| 2024 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 4 | ||
| Total | 57 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 65 | 7 | ||
| FC Lugano (loan) | 2024–25 | Swiss Super League | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 8 |
| 2025–26 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 142 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 173 | 33 |
Honours
PAOK
External links
- at Soccerway.com
- at WorldFootball.net
- at FBref.com
- at kicker(in German)
- at Major League Soccer