Thomas Tsitas (Greek: Θωμάς Τσίτας; born 30 July 1991) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a striker.
Club career
Early life and career Tsitas was born in Giannitsa and started his career playing for Athlitiki Akadimia Giannitson. In the summer of 2007, after his club's president offered him to Iraklis, he signed for the club and joined their under 17 squad. In his first season with Iraklis U17, the 2008–2009 season, he scored a total of 20 goals. On 29 March 2010 Tsitas went on trial to PSV Eindhoven, but as he lacked a permission from Iraklis to do so, he was forced to come back. Tsitas continued his goalscoring trends with Iraklis U20 by scoring over 20 goals per season, to force his way into the first team.
Iraklis Tsitas signed a professional contract for Iraklis in January 2011. He debuted for Iraklis on 29 January 2011, as he came in for Karim Soltani, in the 83rd minute of a 0–0 home draw against Kerkyra.
AEK Athens In August 2011 Tsitas signed a 3-year contract after being a free agent with his new team AEK Athens. On 4 December 2011 Tsitas made his debut for AEK Athens, in the game against Kerkyra as a substitution.
Niki Volos In July 2013 Tsitas signed a professional contract for Greek Football League club Niki Volos.Niki Volos announce Thomas Tsitas. (in Greek) Published by [www.sport-fm.gr NOVASportFM.] Retrieved 23 July 2013.
International career Tsitas debuted for Greece U19 on 13 November 2009, in a friendly 3–3 draw against France U19. Tsitas was a 65th-minute substitute and six minutes later he even managed to score his first goal for the team. His last appearance to date for the team, was in a friendly match against Aspropyrgos. He played his first match for Greece U21 on 9 February 2011 against Germany U21.
Personal life Tsitas is a student in the department of Economics of the University of Thessaly.
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