Konstantinos Iosifidis


Konstantinos Iosifidis is a former Greek international footballer who played as a left back and spent his entire career from 1971 to 1985 at PAOK.

Career

Playing career

Club career

Iosifidis took his first steps in football at Anagennisi Neou Petritsiou in the prefecture of Serres. In 1967, at the age of 15, he came to Thessaloniki, found a job in an electrical goods store and shortly after joined the Elpida Toumbas team. Kleanthis Vikelidis recognized his talent and invited him for a trial with the Greek National Amateur Team. He was soon called up to the Greek Youth National Team as well, which attracted the interest of PAOK. Two PAOK administrative members at the time, Sofoklis Martinidis and Vasilis Sergiannidis, had a significant contribution to the fulfilling of his transfer in June 1971 for twenty thousand drachmas. Iosifidis spent his entire football career at the Double-headed eagle of the North and wore the No 4 white-black jersey for 14 years, retiring in 1985. He is PAOK 2nd all-time appearance maker with 494 games in total, behind only the legendary Giorgos Koudas. He was the first player in the club's history who won 4 domestic titles with the White-blacks of the North, being a member of the squad that won the 1972 and 1974 Cups and the 1976 and 1985 Greek league titles, captaining the team in the latter. His achievement was surpassed by Vieirinha in 2024, who won 5 trophies with PAOK and became the all-time most decorated player of the club.

International career

Iosifidis made his international debut on 28 April 1974, in the historic away friendly match against the then world champions Brazil, which ended 0–0 and was held at the iconic Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. He had 51 caps and scored 2 goals for the Greece national team, between 1974 and 1982, and participated in the UEFA Euro 1980.

Style of play

Iosifidis was a complete full-back, being able to contribute at both ends of the pitch. He could defend well, limiting down the opposition's wingers and also support the attack, as he had a high work rate, great stamina and excellent crossing ability.

Managerial career

After retiring, he managed several teams in Greece, such as Polykastro, Anagennisi Karditsa, PAONE, Anagennisi Kolindrou, Apollon Kalamarias, Naoussa, Ialysos Rodou, Kalamata and Kavala.
Since 2005, he is the general manager of PAOK.

Career statistics

International career

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki3–04–0UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying
2Makario Stadium, Nicosia1–01–0Friendly

Honours

PAOK
Individual