Kostas Tsimikas Biography: Net Worth, Family, Lifestyle and Career Stats

Greek professional footballer Kostas Tsimikas is currently one of the most popular defenders in the Premier League and plays for Liverpool. He also represents the Greece National team and plays left-back, showcasing immense defensive prowess and techniques. He has previously played for numerous clubs including Olympiacos, Esbjerg, and Willem II.

Kostas Tsimikas Bio

Full Name	Kostantinos Tsimikas
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Date of Birth	May 12, 1996
Age	28
Nationality	Greek
Current Club	Liverpool
Position	Left-back
Instagram Followers	3.1 Million
Net Worth	€14 Million

Kostas Tsimikas’ Early Life and Background

Tsimikas was born on May 12, 1996, in Thessaloniki, Greece and hails from the village of Lefkonas, Serres. The Greek developed a passion for football at an early age and was a part of his village’s local team. At 14 years of age, he was transferred to AS Neopoli Thessaloniki where he impressed several scouts and managers. 2013 saw him moving to Panserraikos and further moved to Gamma Ethiniki in the 2013-14 season where he scored 5 goals.

Kostas Tsimikas’ Club Career

After playing for several local clubs, Tsimikas was transferred to the Greek professional club Olympiacos and made his Super League debut in 2015 against AEL Kalloni. After having a short stint of almost a year with Olympiacos, Kostas was sent to Danish club Esbjerg in 2016 until the end of the 2016-17 season. After playing in 13 matches and scoring a couple of goals for the side, he returned to Olympiacos. After his return in 2017, he was again sent out on loan to Dutch club Willem II for the rest of the season. Being a regular starter for the club, he scored 5 goals in his tenure with the Dutch side.

After having a decent season at Willem II, Tsimikas returned to Olympiacos and was a decent addition to the side. Despite not getting many starts, Tsimikas impressed several scouts with his performances for Olympiacos. This further saw him moving to Premier League side Liverpool for a reported transfer fee of £11.75 million. With his Liverpool signing, he became the second Greek footballer to join the Liverpool side after Sotirios Kyrgiakos.

Making his debut against Lincoln City in the 2020 EFL Cup, he quickly adapted to Liverpool’s tactics and delivered a Man of the Match performance in 2021 against Burnley. Providing beautiful assists and creating several chances for the side, Kostas has been an important part of the Liverpool side since his arrival.

Club	Appearances	Goals
Olympiacos	86	0
Esbjerg	13	2
Willem II	37	6
Liverpool	110	0

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Kostas Tsimikas’ International Career

Kostas started his international career with Greece and played in the U-19 squad in the 2014-15 season. He further moved to the Greece U-21 squad in 2016 and played in the squad till 2018. Making numerous appearances at the youth level, Kostas made several assists and scored a couple of goals to make a name for himself. Ultimately, he joined the Greece senior National team in the 2018-2019 Nations League matches.

He played against Hungary and Finland in October of 2018 and showcased immense talent on display. Executing a beautiful cross that turned into a goal in his debut match against Hungary, Kostas aims to build a strong resume at the International level and looks to make continuous assists in each match for his country.

Kostas Tsimikas’ Playing Style

The Liverpool defender is known for his elegant passes and exquisite crossing which further turns into crucial goals. His defensive traps and abilities have been proven to be effective at times and he is one of the most lethal defenders in the team. Kostas Tsimikas is also a huge threat to the opposition as he created huge chances near the penalty box and has the risk-taking ability to try long-range shots. Being a set piece specialist, Kostas has also developed a great knack for delivering beautiful lob passes which turn into an eye-catching goal fest.

Kostas Tsimikas’ Net Worth

Kostas Tsimikas is one of the most popular defenders in the world right now and given his social media appeal and brand endorsements, he is living a great life financially. Having an estimated net worth of around €14 Million, Kostas earns €90,000 per week with Liverpool and has an annual base salary of €4.7 Million.

His current contract is worth €14.1 Million and has three years remaining on the contract. As he continues to perform at the topmost level of his career, his net worth is certainly on the rise. It remains to be seen how his financial curve carves ahead. Apart from his financial life, Kostas Tsimikas is fond of dogs and has several photos on his social media profile showcasing his love for dogs. Many details regarding his personal life are not available as he tends to keep everything hidden and aims to keep his relationship status private.

Kostas Tsimikas’ EA FC Ratings

Being a star player for Liverpool, Kostas Tsimikas is also included in the EA FC 25 Sports video game and has an overall rating of 77. Rated three stars out of five in skill moves and weak foot, Kostas is decently rated in the game. His overall acceleration and crossing skills are the main key points of his skillset and it is highly rated in the game.

Attribute	Rating
Pace	80
Shooting	57
Passing	74
Dribbling	75
Defending	73
Physicality	78

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