Demetris Christofi

Demetris Christofi (Greek: Δημήτρης Χριστοφή; born 28 September 1988) is a Greek Cypriot professional footballer who plays as a winger for Ethnikos Achna.

Not to be confused with Demetris Christofi (footballer, born 1994).

Demetris Christofi
Personal information
Full name Demetris Christofi
Date of birth (1988-09-28) 28 September 1988
Place of birth Sotira, Cyprus
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Winger / Forward
Team information
Current team
 Ethnikos Achna
Number 77
Youth career
Onisilos Sotiras
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 Onisilos Sotira 36 (9)
2007–2008 Enosis Neon Paralimni 27 (9)
2008–2013 Omonia 136 (26)
2013–2015 Sion 48 (4)
2015–2020 Omonia 81 (17)
2020–2023 Anorthosis Famagusta 91 (10)
2023– Ethnikos Achna 1 (0)
International career‡
2009 Cyprus U21 3 (1)
2008– Cyprus 66 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 June 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 June 2023 (UTC)

Career

Christofi is a winger who also plays as a centre-forward or second striker. He is highly regarded for his strong shot. He was considered one of the most promising young players in Cyprus.[1] His transfer from Enosis Neon Paralimni to Omonia was the most expensive transfer in the history of Cypriot football, reaching a reported cost of €1 million.[2]

On 16 June 2013, FC Sion announced the signing of Christofi on a three-year contract until the summer of 2016.That cost Sion nearly €1.0 million.

On 30 August 2015, Omonia announced the re-signing of Christofi until June 2017 for a fee of 200 thousand euros.

On 31 May 2017, Omonia announced the renewal of Christofi's contract until 2021.[3]

On 31 January 2020, Anorthosis sign with Christofi until the summer of 2021. On 16 June 2021, the international Cypriot winger has signed a two-year contract extension until the summer of 2023.[4] Christofi has been at Anorthosis since January 2020 and in his one and a half year of presence he recorded 43 appearances in official matches and three goals. He won the 2021 cup by competing in all the matches on the way to the title.

On 18 June 2023, Anorthosis announced that in the context of the decision to reduce the average age of the roster and at the same time to give more opportunities to young footballers, it was decided not to propose a contract renewal to the Christofi. He has been offered to take another position in the team but he said no as he doesn't want to stop playing football yet, however the 34-year-old Christofi left the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium after 91 appearances and 10 goals.

Career statistics
As of match played 19 August 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Omonia 2008–09 Cypriot First Division 30100061003611
2009–10 281003000311
2010–11 172000000172
2011–12 295414100377
2012–13 328502000398
Total 13626911520016029
Sion 2013–14 Swiss Super League 302200000322
2014–15 162300000192
2015–16 2000000020
Total 484500000534
Omonia 2015–16 Cypriot First Division 101210000122
2016–17 288311000329
2017–18 316100000326
2018–19 6100000061
2019–20 6110000071
Total 81177210008919
Anorthosis 2019–20 Cypriot First Division 4120000061
2020–21 300621000372
2021–22 254608100395
2022–23 325400000365
Total 9110182910011813
Ethnikos Achna 2023–24 Cypriot First Division 1000000010
Career total 357573952530042165

International
Scores and results list Cyprus' goal tally first.[5]
#DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.19 November 2008GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus Belarus1–02–1Friendly
2.28 March 2009Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, Larnaca, Cyprus Georgia2–12–12010 FIFA World Cup Qualification
3.11 November 2011Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, Larnaca, Cyprus Scotland1–21–2Friendly
4.9 September 2014Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina1–12–1UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying
5.2–1
6.16 November 2014GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus Andorra5–05–0UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying
7.22 March 2017GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus Kazakhstan3–13–1Friendly
8.31 August 2017GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus Bosnia and Herzegovina1–23–22018 FIFA World Cup qualification
9.28 March 2023Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan Armenia Armenia2–22–2Friendly

Honours

AC Omonia

FC Sion

Anorthosis Famagusta

References
  1. FIFA.com
  2. Winter, Chet (17 June 2008). "Arsenal & United To Battle For Another Wonder-Kid". Goal.com. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
  3. "Επέκταση συνεργασίας με τον Δημήτρη Χριστοφή μέχρι το 2021!". AC Omonia Nicosia. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
  4. https://anorthosisfc.com.cy/2021/06/ananeosi-synergasias-me-dimitri-christofi/
  5. "Christofi, Demetris". National Football Teams. Retrieved 22 March 2017.



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