Apostolos Stamatelopoulos

Apostolos Vasilios Stamatelopoulos (; born 9 April 1999) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a striker for 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. 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. On 25 January 2021, the club announced that Stamatelopoulos had departed.

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. 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.

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.

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, 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.

Personal life Stamatelopoulos was born in Australia and is of Greek descent.

Career statistics

Honours

Adelaide United

FFA Cup: 2018

Individual PFA A-League Team of the Season: 2023–24 A-Leagues All Star: 2024