Lampros Choutos

Early years

Born in Athens, Choutos started his career with Asteras Polygonou, being discovered by scouts of Panathinaikos. After only two years, he moved to Italy to finish his football grooming with AS Roma.

Professionals

Choutos' first stop as a senior was back in his country, loaned by Roma to Olympiacos after stellar performances during the qualifying stages for the 2000 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, as he netted 15 goals in only ten matches. He gradually made his way into the first team under the direction of Alberto Bigon, forming a productive attacking trio with Slovenia's Zlatko Zahovič and Giovanni from Brazil. Although he suffered from an injured knee, Choutos managed to score decisive goals. He helped the Piraeus club win the 2000, 2001 and 2003 Super League championships before returning to Italy, with Inter Milan. 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 (Spain's RCD Mallorca, where he quickly fell out of favour with manager Héctor Cúper). He made his competitive debut for the Nerazzurri on 9 November 2006, coming on as a 78th-minute substitute for Mariano González in a Coppa Italia clash against F.C. Messina Peloro, which took place more than two years after his arrival; he left at the end of the campaign. Choutos returned to his country in the 2007 off-season after signing with Panionios, but was only…

Courtesy of his solid under-21 performances, Choutos soon made his debut for the Greek full side, going on to win ten caps in four years. He was overlooked for the squads that appeared at both UEFA Euro 2004 and 2008.

Choutos origin is from the village Agioi Thedoroi, Trikala.

Olympiacos

Alpha Ethniki: 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03 Inter

Serie A: 2006–07 Coppa Italia: 2004–05