Stacey Papadopoulos
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 December 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Australia | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hibs | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Heidelberg United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Heidelberg United | |||
| –2022 | Calder United | ||
| 2023–2024 | Western United | 35 | (1) |
| 2024– | Hibs | 27 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 May 2025 | |||
Stacey Papadopoulos (born 17 December 1996) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Hibs.
Early life
Papadopoulos was born on 17 December 1996 in Australia. Of Greek descent through her parents, she has two older brothers and attended Northcote High School in Australia.[1]
Career
As a youth player, Papadopolous joined the youth academy of Australian side Heidelberg United and was promoted to the club's senior team. Subsequently, she signed for Australian side Calder United, helping the club win the league title and the 2022 Football Victoria Women's State Knockout Cup.[2]
In 2023, she signed for Australian side Western United, where she made thirty-five league appearances and scored zero goals and helped the club achieve second place in the league. Ahead of the 2024–25 season, she signed for Scottish side Hibs. On 11 August 2024, she debuted for the club during a 2–1 away win over Partick Thistle in the league.[3]
Style of play
Papadopoulos plays as a defender. While playing for Calder United, she played as a winger before switching to defender while playing for Western United.[2]
References
- ^ "A star is born". Neos Kosmos. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ a b ""I didn't think it was really going to happen" - The perfect timing of Stacey Papadopoulos". Kick260. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "Papadopoulos eyes top-three breakthrough with Hibs". BBC. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2025.