James Papadimitriou
James Papadimitriou (born 7 February 1994) is an Australian football (soccer) player who currently plays in the youth for Australian A-League side Melbourne Heart as an attacking player.
Born in Melbourne, Papadimitriou joined Altona East Phoenix in 2009 and made his first senior debut at the age of 15-years. In 2010, he moved to Northcote City, and although he was a member of the club's successful youth side, scoring 14 goals in 10 games he failed to break into the senior team.
He remained there for just one season before being asked for a trial in Florence Italy for The Famous Serie A club ACF Fiorentina. Papadimitriou was said to be a person of interest by many according to club coach Cesare Prandelli.
He came back to Australia in 2011, due to visa complications, to play for Whittlesea Zebras in the Victorian State League Division 1. The club was very successful finishing in first position. For the year 2012 they were promoted to the Victorian Premier League under the new name of Moreland Zebras.
Papadimitriou represented the Victorian Representative State Team throughout his juniors receiving the best-and-fairest trophy in the year 2008. During the summer of 2009-2010 he participated in the Victorian Summer League scoring 10 goals in the first three games then could no longer play due to breaking his wrist. He still received the top goal scorer trophy at the end of the 14 game tournament.
In 2011 he received best on ground award during his schools AGSV Grand Final. Type in James Papadimitriou - 2011 AGSV Grand Final on youtube to watch
Papadimitriou is currently contracted at Melbourne Heart
References
- http://www.northcotecity.com.au/content.aspx?file=7895%7C20981q
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whittlesea_Zebras_FC
- http://www.whittleseazebras.com/
- http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/States/VIC.html
- http://www.footballfedvic.com.au/competitions/fixtures/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victorian_Premier_League_2012