Lampros Choutos
Lampros Choutos (sometimes Lambros;born 7 December 1979) is a Greek retired footballer who played as a striker.
During his career, he played equal periods of time in his country and Italy.
Club career
Early years
Born in Athens, Choutos started his career with Asteras Polygonou, being discovered by scouts of Panathinaikos FC. After only two years, he moved to Italy to finish his football grooming with A.S. Roma.
Professionals
Choutos' first stop as a senior was back in his country, loaned by Roma to Olympiacos F.C. after stellar performances during the qualifying stages for the 2000 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, as he netted 15 goals in only ten matches. At Olympiakos, under the direction of Alberto Bigon, he gradually made his way into the first team, forming a productive offensive trio with Slovenia's Zlatko Zahovič and Giovanni from Brazil.
Although he suffered from an injured knee, Choutos managed to score decisive goals. He helped the Piraeus club win the 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 Superleague championships before returning to Italy, with Inter Milan.
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