Anthony Pantazopoulos
Anthony Pantazopoulos is an Australian soccer player who plays as a centre back for A-League club Western Sydney Wanderers.
Career
Oakleigh Cannons
Pantazopolous spent 11years as a youth player at Brunswick City being inspired by his father, who was a player for Port Melbourne SC. Pantazopolous started his senior career at Oakleigh Cannons, with his debut coming in 2021. He primarily played as a left back due to his athleticism.Western Sydney Wanderers
Pantazopolous joined Western Sydney Wanderers on 5July 2023 from Oakleigh Cannons, where he had won the National Premier [Leagues Victoria|Victorian National Premier League] and Community Shield. Pantazopolous was handed his debut by Marko Rudan on the 3rd November, 2023 against Western United in a 5–0 win, alongside fellow recent recruits Dylan Scicluna and Oscar Priestman, replacing captain Marcelo. He made 26 appearances in the A-League Men| 2024–25 A-League season], scoring twogoals. He impressed in his debut season, particularly with his ball-striking and physical attributes and has been praised by commentators such as Andy Harper and his team-mates, specifically Juan Mata, being compared to former soccer team|Socceroo], Sasa Ognenovski.He extended his contract for a further two years on 7March 2025, with the club stating that the new contract was, "Marking a breakout campaign where he showcased his composure, versatility, and defensive strength."