Ilias Iliadis (Greek: Ηλίας Ηλιάδης; born 21 March 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bulgarian club Pirin Blagoevgrad. Born in Canada, he has represented Greece at youth international level.

Early life

He played youth soccer with Scarborough Olympic Flame SC.[1][2] He also played youth soccer with the Serbian White Eagles.[3] In January 2015, he joined the Panathinaikos Academy after attending an Arsenal academy camp in Greece.[4][5] In October 2018, he signed a professional contract with the club.[6]

Club career

In August 2021, he joined Panathinaikos B in the Super League Greece 2 ahead of their inaugural season, after extending his contract with the club for two more seasons.[7] He made his professional debut on November 7 against Kifisia. In December 2022, he requested to terminate his contract, in order to return to Canada,[8][9] after having spent the previous eight years in Greece.[10]

In January 2023, Major League Soccer side CF Montréal announced they had signed Iliadis to a two-year contract, with options for 2025 and 2026.[11][12] He made his debut in a substitute appearance on March 4 against Austin FC.[13] In July 2023, he was loaned to Atlético Ottawa of the Canadian Premier League.[14][15] He made his debut on July 29 against Cavalry FC.[16] After primarily playing right-back with Montreal in limited appearances, he was able to play his natural midfield role with Ottawa during his loan spell, forming a strong partnership with Spanish veteran player Alberto Zapater.[17] He scored his first CPL goal in the season finale on October 7, 2023, in a 1-0 victory over Forge FC.[18] After returning to Montreal for the beginning of the 2024 season, he re-joined Atlético Ottawa on loan in August 2024, for the remainder of the year.[19][20] He made his first appearance in his second stint with the club on August 10 against Forge FC.[21] On 17 August 2024, he scored an scoring an Olympico goal in a 3-0 victory over Pacific FC.[22] On 31 August, he scored a second Olympico, in a 1-0 victory over Vancouver FC.[23]

In March 2025, he signed with Pirin Blagoevgrad in the Bulgarian second tier.[24]

International career

Eligible for Canada and Greece, Iliadis played two matches with the Greece U17 team in 2018.[25]

Personal life

Iliadis has a younger brother, Costa Iliadis, that is also a soccer player.[26]

Career statistics

As of November 3, 2024[27]
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Panathinaikos B 2021–22 Super League Greece 2 29 1 — — — — 29 1
2022–23 5 1 — — — — 5 1
Total 34 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 2
CF Montréal 2023 Major League Soccer 6 0 0 0 1 0 — 0 0 7 0
CF Montréal U23 (loan) 2023 Ligue1 Québec 4 2 — — — 0 0 4 2
Atlético Ottawa (loan) 2023 Canadian Premier League 12 1 — 0 0 — — 12 1
CF Montréal U23 (loan) 2024 Ligue1 Québec 1 0 — — — 0 0 1 0
Atlético Ottawa (loan) 2024 Canadian Premier League 10 2 1 0 0 0 — — 11 2
Career total 67 7 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 69 7

References

  1. ^ "Olympic Flame boys take top spot at St. Catharines soccer tourney". Scarborough Mirror. 30 July 2010.
  2. ^ "CF Montréal signs Toronto-born midfielder to two-year deal". Montreal Gazette. 13 January 2023.
  3. ^ "# 21 Ilia Iliadis". Downsview Park Youth Soccer League.
  4. ^ Νίκος Τζουάννης (Nikos Tsouannis) (10 October 2018). "Έγινε επαγγελματίας ο 17χρονος Ηλιάδης" [17-year-old Iliadis turned professional]. Novasports (in Greek).
  5. ^ "Ηλιαδης στο Trifilara.gr: "Να φτασω στην πρωτη ομαδα του Παναθηναϊκου" [Iliadis on Trifilara.gr : " To reach the first team of Panathinaikos]. Trifilara (in Greek). 13 September 2019.
  6. ^ "Επαγγελματικό συμβόλαιο στον Ηλιάδη ο Παναθηναϊκός" [Professional contract for Panathinaikos Iliadis]. ΑΘΛΟΣ (Athlos News) (in Greek). 10 October 2018.
  7. ^ "Επέκτεινε το συμβόλαιό του και εντάσσεται στον Παναθηναϊκό Β ο Ηλίας Ηλιάδης" [Ilias Iliadis extended his contract and joins Panathinaikos B]. Panathinaikos F.C. (in Greek). 18 August 2021.
  8. ^ Κώστας Γουλής (Kostas Goulis) (20 December 2022). "Παναθηναϊκός: Τέλος από τη Β' ομάδα ο Ηλίας Ηλιάδης" [Panathinaikos: Ilias Iliadis is out of the B team]. Sport24 (in Greek).
  9. ^ Simon Servant (24 January 2023). "La MLS, " une belle occasion " pour Ilias Iliadis" [MLS, "a great opportunity" for Ilias Iliadis]. La Presse (in French).
  10. ^ Simon Servant (25 January 2023). "Ilias Iliadis s'adapte au CF Montréal" [Ilias Iliadis adapts to CF Montreal]. Le Devoir (in French).
  11. ^ "CF Montréal acquires midfielder Ilias Iliadis". CF Montréal. 13 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Le CF Montréal embauche le milieu de terrain gréco-canadien Ilias Iliadis" [CF Montreal adds Greek-Canadian midfielder Ilias Iliadis]. Ici Radio-Canada Télé (in French). 13 January 2023.
  13. ^ "CF Montréal Falls to Austin FC". Our Sports Central. 4 March 2023.
  14. ^ "Atlético Ottawa Welcomes Promising Defensive Midfielder Ilias Iliadis on loan from CF Montréal". Atlético Ottawa. 28 June 2023.
  15. ^ Jacques, John (29 July 2023). "CF Montreal Loans Ilias Iliadis To Atletico Ottawa". Northern Tribune.
  16. ^ Tierney, Mitchell (29 July 2023). "Highlights: Atlético Ottawa 1-0 Cavalry FC — CPL Match #68". Canadian Premier League.
  17. ^ Parisis, Quentin (5 October 2023). "Ilias Iliadis veut les séries pour conclure en beauté son passage à l'Atlético Ottawa" [Ilias Iliadis wants the playoffs to end his time at Atlético Ottawa in style]. Canadian Premier League (in French).
  18. ^ "Atlético Ottawa closes season with shutout win". Ottawa Sun. 7 October 2023.
  19. ^ "Atlético Ottawa signs CF Montréal's Ilias Iliadis on loan until the end of the 2024 season". Atlético Ottawa. 8 August 2024.
  20. ^ "Ilias Iliadis loaned to Atlético Ottawa". CF Montréal. 8 August 2024.
  21. ^ Parisis, Quentin (15 August 2024). "Ilias Iliadis a retrouvé l'Atlético Ottawa… et le plaisir!" [Ilias Iliadis has returned to Atlético Ottawa… and what a pleasure!]. Canadian Premier League (in French).
  22. ^ "Atlético Ottawa's Ilias Iliadis scores stunning Olimpico at Starlight Stadium". Canadian Premier League. 18 August 2024.
  23. ^ Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (31 August 2024). "Match Analysis: Iliadis finds more "Olimpico" magic to push Atlético Ottawa to crucial 1-0 win over Vancouver FC". Canadian Premier League.
  24. ^ "Пирин обяви официално новото си попълнение Илиас Илиадис" [Pirin officially announced its new signing Ilias Iliadis]. Pirinsko (in Bulgarian). 3 March 2025.
  25. ^ "CF Montréal sign Canadian-Greek midfielder Ilias Iliadis from Panathinaikos". Canadian Soccer Daily. 13 January 2023.
  26. ^ "L'équipe réserve du CF Montréal entame sa deuxième saison en Ligue1 Québec" [CF Montreal reserve team begins its second season in Ligue1 Quebec]. cfmontreal.com (in French). 1 May 2023.
  27. ^ Ilias Iliadis at Soccerway
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