Mattheos Tsigkas (; born 4 June 2007) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as forward for club VVV-Venlo, on loan from VfB Stuttgart II.
Club career Youth career Originally from the Panathinaikos academy, Tsigkas arrived at VfB Stuttgart in July 2022, being the top scorer in the 2023–24 season of the U17 Bundesliga with 23 goals in 25 matches. On 2 March 2025 he had a standout performance in the 2024–25 UEFA Youth League knockout phase against Barcelona.
In July 2025, during the club's tour to Brazil, the player caught the attention of the local media and São Paulo FC due to his physical resemblance to Brazilian striker Hulk.
VfB Stuttgart On 16 May 2026, Tsigkas made his professional debut for VfB Stuttgart's second men's team on the final matchday of the 2025–26 3. Liga season, in a narrow defeat to the champions, VfL Osnabrück. Six days later, VfB's under-19 side won the DFB Youth Cup, beating VfL Wolfsburg 3–0 in the final at the Karl-Liebknecht-Stadion in Potsdam for the club's fifth title in the competition.
VVV-Venlo (loan) On 2 September 2026, Tsigkas joined Eerste Divisie club VVV-Venlo on loan for the 2026–27 season, with VVV holding an option to buy. Technical director Lino Dörrer described him as a technically able and powerful forward who had developed well in Germany.
Tsigkas made his debut on 4 September, two days after signing, replacing Alex Schalk in the 36th minute after the forward suffered a shoulder injury, in a 4–2 defeat away to Helmond Sport. With VVV trailing 2–0, he won a penalty in the 66th minute when he was held at a corner, and Lars de Blok scored from the spot to level the match. Tsigkas had the best chance of the game in the 79th minute but shot straight at goalkeeper Menno Bergsen, and Helmond scored twice in the closing stages. The defeat dropped VVV two places to sixth.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVfB Stuttgart II2025–263. Liga10——102026–273. Liga10——10Total20——20VVV-Venlo2026–27Eerste Divisie1000—10Career total30000030
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