Odysseas Vlachodimos Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Career, Clubs, Awards

Odysseas Vlachodimos is a Greek professional footballer widely known for his goalkeeping skills.

Born in Germany to Greek parents, he progressed through youth academies and earned his reputation at Panathinaikos and Benfica before moving into the English Premier League.

His performances for the Greece national team have reinforced his standing, and most recently, he was loaned to Sevilla FC from Newcastle United to gain more playing time.

Profile

• Full name: Odysseas Vlachodimos
• Date of birth: 26 April 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Stuttgart, Germany
• Region of origin: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Nationality: Greek/German
• Profession: Professional footballer (Goalkeeper)
• Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
• Weight: 80 kg (176 lbs)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Dark Brown
• Parents: Greek parents from Kastania, Kozani, Greece
• Siblings: Older brother Panagiotis Vlachodimos (also a professional footballer)
• Spouse: Kristina Vlachodimou
• Children: One son (born 2021)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Greek Orthodox Christian
• Ethnicity: Greek (of Greek descent, born in Germany)
• Net worth: $4–5 million

Early Life and Education

Odysseas Vlachodimos was born on 26 April 1994 in Stuttgart, Germany, to Greek parents whose family hails from Kastania in Kozani, northern Greece.

He grew up in a football-oriented household with his older brother, Panagiotis, who also became a professional player.

He began his youth football career at VfL Wangen, before joining VfB Stuttgart’s youth academy in 2002, where he spent over a decade developing through the ranks.

Personal Life

Odysseas Vlachodimos is married to Kristina Vlachodimou, and the couple has one son born in 2021.

They reside between England and Greece during the off-season.

He identifies as a Greek Orthodox Christian and speaks German, Greek, English, and Portuguese fluently.

Career

Odysseas Vlachodimos career started at VfL Wangen; later on, he joined VfB Stuttgart’s youth system in 2002.

He debuted for VfB Stuttgart II in the 3. Liga in February 2012, and later made his Bundesliga debut for the first team in August 2015.

In January 2016, Vlachodimos transferred to Panathinaikos in Greece.

He soon became first-choice goalkeeper, earning acclaim for his reflex saves and consistency in Super League Greece.

In May 2018, he signed a five-year contract with Benfica, where he made over 200 appearances and won multiple domestic titles, establishing himself as one of the top goalkeepers in Portugal.

In September 2023, he joined Nottingham Forest on a four-year deal. A year later, in July 2024, he transferred to Newcastle United.

In August 2025, Vlachodimos was loaned to Sevilla FC for the 2025–26 season to secure regular first-team football in La Liga.

He represented Germany at all youth levels (U15–U21), winning the UEFA European Under-21 Championship (2017).

In 2018, he switched allegiance to Greece and made his senior debut in November that year.

As of 2025, he has over 40 caps for the Greek national team.

Awards

Benfica:

• Primeira Liga: 2018–19, 2022–23
• Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2019, 2023

Newcastle United:

• EFL Cup: 2024–25

Germany U21:

• UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2017

Individual:

• Fritz Walter Medal U17 Bronze: 2011
• Primeira Liga Player Fair-Play Prize: 2021–22

Net Worth

Odysseas Vlachodimos has an estimated net worth of $4–5 million USD.

His wealth primarily comes from professional contracts with Benfica, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle United, along with endorsement deals (notably Adidas and Greek brands).

Social Media

• Instagram: @vlachodimosodysseas