Apostolos Stamatelopoulos

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos
Personal information
Full name Apostolos Vasilios Stamatelopoulos
Date of birth (1999-04-09) 9 April 1999
Place of birth North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in)
Position Striker
Team information
Current team
 Motherwell
Number 9
Youth career
2013–2016 Adelaide Comets
2016–2017 Adelaide United NPL
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2016 Adelaide Comets 16 (2)
2016–2019 Adelaide United NPL 46 (13)
2017–2019 Adelaide United 15 (4)
2019–2021 Western United 12 (0)
2021 Newcastle Jets 12 (3)
2021–2022 Rodos 17 (6)
2022–2023 PAS Giannina 17 (0)
2023–2024 Newcastle Jets 25 (17)
2024– Motherwell 31 (11)
2026 → Sydney FC (loan) 10 (2)
International career‡
2018–2019 Australia U20 4 (0)
2024– Australia 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 26 April 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 7 October 2025

Apostolos Vasilios Stamatelopoulos (Greek: Απόστολος Βασίλειος Σταματελόπουλος; born 9 April 1999) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell and for the Australia national team.

Club career

Adelaide United

On 22 September 2017, Stamatelopoulos signed a 2-year scholarship contract with Adelaide United.[1] In his fourth senior appearance for the club, he scored his first A-League goal off the bench to equalise in an away match against Western Sydney Wanderers on 10 January 2018.

Western United

On 20 March 2019, it was announced that Stamatelopoulos had signed for new A-League club Western United.[2] On 25 January 2021, the club announced that Stamatelopoulos had departed.[3]

Newcastle Jets

A few days after leaving Western United, it was announced Stamatelopoulos would join Newcastle Jets when the transfer window opens on 16 February.[4][5] Stamatelopoulos made his debut for the Jets as a substitute in a loss to Wellington on 28 February.

In July 2023 Stamatelopoulos returned to Newcastle Jets on two year deal.[6]

Motherwell

On 30 July 2024, Scottish Premiership club Motherwell announced the signing of Stamatelopoulos from Newcastle Jets for an undisclosed fee, on a contract until 2027.[7]

Loan to Sydney FC

On 10 February 2026, Stamatelopoulos returned to Australia joining Sydney FC on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season,[8] with the club having a purchase option to make the deal permanent. His debut for the club came three days later against former side Adelaide United. On 7 March 2026, Stamatelopoulos would score his first goal for the club against Big Blue rivals Melbourne Victory.

International career

Stamatelopoulos made his debut for the Australia national team on 11 June 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Palestine at the HBF Park. He substituted Adam Taggart in the 65th minute of Australia's 5–0 victory.[9]

Personal life

Stamatelopoulos was born in Australia and is of Greek descent.[10][11]

Career statistics

As of match played 26 April 2026[12]
Club Season League Cup Continental League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Adelaide United 2017–18 A-League 7 1 0 0 0 0 — 7 1
2018–19 A-League 8 3 4 0 — — 12 3
Total 15 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 19 4
Western United 2019–20 A-League 12 0 0 0 — — 12 0
Newcastle Jets 2020–21 A-League 12 3 0 0 — — 12 3
Rodos 2021–22 Super League Greece 2 4 6 0 0 — — 4 6
PAS Giannina 2022–23 Super League Greece 17 0 0 0 — — 17 0
Newcastle Jets 2023–24 A-League Men 25 17 1 0 — — 26 17
Motherwell 2024–25 Scottish Premiership 16 5 0 0 — 2 0 18 5
2025–26 Scottish Premiership 19 6 1 0 — 7 1 27 7
Total 35 11 1 0 9 1 55 12
Sydney FC (loan) 2025–26 A-League Men 10 2 0 0 — — 10 2
Career total 145 47 6 0 0 0 9 1 160 148

Honours

Adelaide United

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Reds sign trio on scholarships". Adelaide United. 22 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "Pasquali, Stamatelopoulos, Pierias join Western United". ESPN. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  3. ↑ "Apostolos Stamatelopoulos departs". Western United. 25 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "A-League: Young Socceroos Stamatelopoulos joins Jet". Newcastle Jets. 27 January 2021.
  5. ↑ Gardiner, James (26 January 2021). "A-League: Young Socceroo set to arrive as Jets close in on new coach". The Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  6. ↑ "NEWCASTLE JETS SIGN APOSTOLOS STAMATELOPOULOS". Newcastle Jets. 7 July 2023.
  7. ↑ "APOSTOLOS STAMATELOPOULOS IS A MOTHERWELL PLAYER". motherwellfc.co.uk/. Motherwell F.C. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  8. ↑ Warriner, David (10 February 2026). "Sydney FC Land Socceroos Striker". Sydney FC.
  9. ↑ "Australia v Palestine game report". ESPN. 11 June 2024.
  10. ↑ Stamocostas, Con (19 October 2018). "The Greek Australians looking to light up the 2018/19 A-League and W-League seasons – Neos Kosmos". English Edition.
  11. ↑ "Reference at www.adelaidenow.com.au". adelaidenow.
  12. ↑ "Apostolos Stamatelopoulos". Soccerway. Global Sports Media. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  13. ↑ Rollo, Phillip (16 May 2024). "Wellington Phoenix dominate PFA A-League Men team of the season". New Zealand: Stuff. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  14. ↑ "A-League All Stars Men lock in final 21-player squad to take on Newcastle United this Friday". A-League Men. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
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