Dimitri Valkanis


Dimitri Valkanis is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for A-League club Brisbane Roar, on loan from AEK Athens. Born in Australia, he has represented the Australia and has been called up to represent Greece internationally at youth level.

Early life

Valkanis was born on 18 October 2005. Born in Adelaide, Australia, he is the son of Australia international Michael Valkanis.

Club career

As a youth player, Valkanis joined the youth academy of Australian side Melbourne City. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Greek side AEK Athens and was promoted to the club's reserve team ahead of the 2024–25 season. During the summer of 2025, he was sent on loan to Australian side Brisbane Roar.

International career

Valkanis is an Australia youth international and has been called up to represent Greece internationally at youth level. On 13 November 2024, he debuted for the Australia men's national under-20 soccer team during a 4–2 away friendly win over the Kyrgyzstan national under-20 football team.