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Georgios Κoutsias (Greek: Γεώργιος Κούτσιας; born 8 February 2004) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a striker for Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire.
Career
PAOK
In 2012, Koutsias moved to PAOK from Tilemachos Alexandria.
On 18 September 2020, Koutsias made his professional debut in a 1–1 home draw against Atromitos. Less than three months later on 10 December 2020, he made his Europa League debut in a 0–0 away draw against Granada becoming the 16th youngest player in Europa League's history at the time and the second youngest Greek (after Charalampos Mavrias).
Chicago Fire
On 28 February 2023, Koutsias signed with Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire for an undisclosed fee. Koutsias went on to make his debut with the Chicago Fire on 8 April 2023, coming on as a substitute against Minnesota United.
Personal life
Koutsias is from Trikala, Imathia. His father, Nikos, is a former amateur footballer.
Career statistics
- As of match played 2 August 2024
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| PAOK | 2020–21 | Super League Greece | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021–22 | Super League Greece | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Super League Greece | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
| PAOK B | 2021–22 | Super League Greece 2 | 16 | 9 | — | — | 16 | 9 | ||
| Volos (loan) | 2022–23 | Super League Greece | 20 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 23 | 5 | |
| Chicago Fire | 2023 | MLS | 27 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 3 |
| 2024 | MLS | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 2 | |
| Total | 49 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 57 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 88 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 108 | 19 | ||
Honours
PAOK
- Greek Cup: 2020–21