Giorgos Naoum (; born 21 April 2001) is a Cypriot professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Cypriot club AEK Larnaca and the Cyprus national team.
Club career
Early career Born in Strovolos, Cyprus, Naoum grew up in the Antonis Naoum Football Academy. He then joined APOEL Nicosia's youth sector on 12 September 2013, playing 152 games and scoring 10 goals in all competitions between the under-13s and under-19s.
On 28 February 2019, Naoum joined the primavera (under-19) team of Padova in Italy.
AEK Larnaca He moved to Cypriot First Division club AEK Larnaca in on 29 September 2019; Naoum sustained an ACL injury in November, and was sidelined for six months. He played nine league games in the 2020–21 season. In May 2021, Naoum's contract was extended until summer 2024.
International career Naoum represented Cyprus at under-17 level, scoring a goal (against Denmark) in 11 games. He also played for the Cyprus under-21 team at the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
Personal life Naoum is of Lebanese descent, and is a Maronite Christian. He took part in mandatory military service for Cyprus while playing football.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCypriot CupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAEK Larnaca2020–21Cypriot First Division9000—902021–22Cypriot First Division9051—1412022–23Cypriot First Division20000702702023–24Cypriot First Division5000—502024–25Cypriot First Division810010912025–26Cypriot First Division00000000Total5115180642Career total5115180642
Honours AEK Larnaca Cypriot Cup: 2024–25
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