Dimitris Goumas is taking over as Stefanos Kotsolis’s right-hand man at Panathinaikos. A new member of the “Clover’s” soccer department, who will help coordinate the scouting process, support planning, and the overall operation of the soccer department, working closely with the Technical Director and the coaching staff. Dimitris Goumas returns to Panathinaikos after a decade.
Here are the highlights of his resume:
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Dimitris Goumas returns to Panathinaikos after a decade of working in top-tier soccer environments and international soccer organizations, bringing with him valuable experience, modern expertise, and international exposure.
He began his professional career at the Panathinaikos Academy and subsequently worked with the club’s first team. In recent years, he has been active in roles related to coaching, soccer analysis, player evaluation, and supporting soccer strategy.
Throughout his career, he was a member of the Aspire Academy, one of the world’s leading organizations for talent development and soccer innovation, and served on the coaching staff of the Qatar Olympic Team. At the same time, he worked with clubs abroad such as Hapoel Tel Aviv and Rio Ave, and a major milestone in his career was his collaboration with Ajax, one of the world’s leading soccer organizations. For four years, he was also a member of the coaching staff for the Greek Men’s National Team.
A holder of a UEFA A license, he is a graduate of Cardiff Metropolitan University with a degree in Sport and Physical Education, specializing in soccer and performance analysis, and he continued his studies at the graduate level in Performance Analysis.
As part of his responsibilities, Dimitris Goumas will help coordinate the scouting process,support soccer planning, and the overall day-to-day operations of the soccer department, in close collaboration with the Technical Director and the coaching staff.
The addition of Dimitris Goumas to the organization is part of Panathinaikos’ strategy to staff the soccer department with individuals who have international experience, a modern understanding of the game, and experience in demanding, high-level environments, with the aim of further strengthening the club’s soccer operations and supporting its overall competitive strategy.
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