Sydney FC have signed Socceroos forward Apostolos Stamatelopoulos on loan for the remainder of the 2025-26 Isuzu UTE A-League season.
The 26-year-old returns to Australia on loan from Scottish Premiership side Motherwell, whom he joined in July 2024 on a three-year deal.
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As part of the deal, Sydney FC also have the option to make Stamatelopoulos’ move a permanent one come the end of the campaign.
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Stamatelopoulos joins having bagged seven goals in the Scottish Premiership this season and will add plenty of firepower to Ufuk Talay’s side.
“Apostolos adds real quality and competition to our attacking group,” Talay said.
“He’s a strong centre-forward with an excellent work rate, intelligent movement in the box and a proven ability to score goals in the A-League and overseas.
“His experience will be very valuable for us as we continue pushing towards the business end of the season
“Competition for places is critical in a successful squad, and his arrival lifts the level of our entire front line.”
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The 26-year-old earned himself a move overseas off the back of blistering 2023-24 Isuzu UTE A-League season with the Newcastle Jets where he scored 17 goals.
That form was also enough to secure Stamatelopoulos his first and only Socceroos cap to date, where he played for Australia in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against Palestine.
“I’m extremely excited to join Sydney FC — the biggest club in the A-League with a winning culture and high expectations,” said the striker.
“After my time overseas, this is a fantastic opportunity for me and one I’m ready to embrace.
“There is still over a third of the season to play and I’ve come here to challenge for places, contribute goals and help the team push for the A-League title.
“I can’t wait to get started and play in front of the Sydney FC Members and fans.”
Stamatelopoulos arrives in Sydney on Wednesday night and will train with his new team mates on Friday morning for the first time.
The Sky Blues welcome Adelaide United to Allianz Stadium on Saturday night before then facing off against Auckland FC on Tuesday night at Leichhardt Oval.
