Fotis Ioannidis

Fotis Ioannidis (Greek: Φώτης Ιωαννίδης; born 10 January 2000) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a forward for Super League club Panathinaikos and the Greece national team.

On 10 December 2018, Ioannidis scored his first goal for the 2018–19 season, in a 1–1 away draw against rivals Panionios.

On 24 February 2019, helped, as a substitute, his club to snatch an unlikely victory in the dying moments of stoppage time.

Completely unmarked in the six-yard area, connected with a floating cross, planting a firm header into the net in a 1–0 away win against Xanthi in his club's effort to avoid relegation.

On 10 August 2020, Panathinaikos officially announced the purchase of the young striker, who signed a four-year contract with the club.

On 10 February 2022, an MLS club offered more than €2 million for his services, but the offer was rejected.

In his first three seasons, Ioannidis failed to make an impression, but in the 2023–24 he managed to solidify himself in the starting line-up, becoming a key member in Ivan Jovanović's plans.

The team came close to qualifying for the Champions League group stage, but lost 3-1 to Braga on aggregate.

On 21 September 2023, Fotis scored in a 2-0 home win against Villarreal for the opening matchday of the Europa League group stage.

In the aftermath of his excellent output, several european clubs have expressed interest in signing him, while the demands of the greek club range higher than €10 million.

Ioannidis’ father, Vasilios, is a former professional international footballer from Thrylorio, Komotini.

He played at the first division for Apollon Pontus, Olympiacos and Panionios.