Con Blatsis

Constantinos "Con" Blatsis (born 6 July 1977) is a former Australian international association footballer who played as a defender.

Club career Blatsis was born in Melbourne. He started his career at his home club South Melbourne making 104 league appearances before moving to English Premier League side Derby County in the summer of 2000. He was regarded to have failed to establish himself while playing for the club. He subsequently joined First Division Sheffield Wednesday on loan making six appearances. After making only two appearances for Derby he was released and in March 2002 joined Division Two side Colchester United on a short-term deal. He made seven appearances for the club becoming a fan favorite in the process. However, he left the club at the end of the season. He then joined Turkish team Kocaelispor, where he played until he left the club for financial reasons during his second season. A brief move to Irish club St Patrick's Athletic followed, but after only two cup appearances he left in May 2004. After unsuccessful trials with Coventry City and FC Twente, he returned to his first club, South Melbourne in early 2005. He stayed at the club until he retired in 2009 after a series of injuries.

International career He played for the Australian Under-20 and Under-23 sides before earning two senior caps and a place in the squad for the 2000 Summer Olympics. He suffered an injury while playing in the competition.

Personal life Blatsis was born on 6 July 1977 in Melbourne, Australia. He has been married.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours Player South Melbourne Oceania Club Championship: 1999 National Soccer League Championship: 1997–98, 1998–99 National Soccer League Premiership: 1997–98 NSL Cup: 1995–96 Victorian Premier League: 2006

Australia U-20 OFC U-19 Men's Championship: 1997