Antony Papadopoulos

Antony Papadopoulos (born 12 November 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dagenham and Redbridge F.C.

Career Previously a member of Leyton Orient's academy, and club Youth Team Player of the Year, Papadopoulos signed his first professional contract with the club in May 2021.

Prior to his professional contract being signed, Papadopoulos went on a work experience loan at Harlow Town in October 2020, making four appearances in total before the early curtailment of the season in December, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Papadopoulos made his senior debut for Orient in the EFL Trophy at home to Southampton U21 on 14 September 2021. He scored the winning goal in the 82nd minute as Orient won 1–0. He then started in Orient's next two matches in the tournament, the 4–0 win at Crawley Town on 5 October, and the 1–0 win over Charlton Athletic on 9 November, in which he was sent off. Papadopoulos was released at the end of the 2021–22 season.

On 27 July 2022, Papadopoulos signed for National League South club Welling United. In January 2023, he joined Bowers & Pitsea on an initial one-month loan deal.

Crawley Town On 20 June 2024, Papadopoulos signed a two-year deal with newly-promoted League One side Crawley Town. He scored his first goal for Crawley in an EFL Trophy tie against Brighton & Hove Albion U21s on 20 August 2024.

In September 2024, he joined National League South side Maidstone United on loan. He was recalled by his parent club on 31 December 2024.

In September 2025, Papadopoulos returned to Maidstone United on loan.

On 23 March 2026, Papadopoulos signed for Chelmsford City on loan.

On 13 May 2026, Crawley announced Papadopoulos had been released by the club.

Dagenham & Redbridge On 26 May 2026, Papadopolous agreed to join National League South club Dagenham & Redbridge on a two-year deal.

Personal life Born in Enfield, Papadopoulos is of Cypriot descent.

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