Babis Stefanidis
Encyclopedia
Charalambos "Babis" Stefanidis (born 8 March 1981 in Skellefteå
) is a Swedish
professional football player of Greek
heritage, who is currently playing for IF Brommapojkarna
. Stefanidis is an offensive midfielder
, who normally plays on the right wing.
and has also represented the Greek
team Iraklis. He got his senior level debut for Djurgårdens IF in 2001, and won the Swedish Allsvenskan
championship with the club in 2002 and 2003. In 2004, he moved abroad to play for Danish club Brøndby IF
, with whom he won the 2005 Danish Superliga
championship. He moved back to Sweden in 2005 in order to join Helsingborgs IF
.
On July 23, 2007, it was announced that Stefanidis had signed for Helsingborgs' rivals Malmö FF
, a contract starting on January 1, 2008. However, fans of Helsingborgs IF were greatly upset and subsequent harassment and personal persecution led to Stefanidis' changing clubs prematurely, on August 2, 2007. The disappointment came from the fact that Stefanidis refused to sign a new contract with Helsingborg and thereafter switched to the main rivals.
On 27 July 2009, Stefanidis moved on loan from Malmö FF to Landskrona BoIS
, in exchange for Ivo Pekalski
who moved from Landskrona to Malmö. In the Winter 2009, Stefanidis moved back to play for his childhood club IF Brommapojkarna
.
Skellefteå
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) is a Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
professional football player of Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
heritage, who is currently playing for IF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna, also called BP, is a Swedish football club located in the borough of Bromma, in the western parts of Stockholm municipality. Brommapojkarna is the largest football club in Europe in terms of the number of active teams of all ages - in 2007 there were 247 teams and 3,000 players....
. Stefanidis is an offensive midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, who normally plays on the right wing.
Career
Stefanidis started his career at youth level at IF BrommapojkarnaIF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna, also called BP, is a Swedish football club located in the borough of Bromma, in the western parts of Stockholm municipality. Brommapojkarna is the largest football club in Europe in terms of the number of active teams of all ages - in 2007 there were 247 teams and 3,000 players....
and has also represented the Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
team Iraklis. He got his senior level debut for Djurgårdens IF in 2001, and won the Swedish Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan
Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan...
championship with the club in 2002 and 2003. In 2004, he moved abroad to play for Danish club Brøndby IF
Brøndby IF
Brøndby IF is a Danish professional football club based in Brøndbyvester, Brøndby, on the western outskirts of Copenhagen and is the biggest football club in Denmark with almost 2000 members. The club is also known as Brøndbyernes Idrætsforening, or Brøndby and BIF for short...
, with whom he won the 2005 Danish Superliga
Danish Superliga
The Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament, and administered by the Danish Football Association. It is the highest association football league in Denmark and is currently contested by 12 teams each year, with 2 teams to be relegated, which proves to be one of the...
championship. He moved back to Sweden in 2005 in order to join Helsingborgs IF
Helsingborgs IF
Helsingborgs IF , commonly referred to as Helsingborg and locally HIF, is a Swedish football club located in Helsingborg. They are currently playing in the highest Swedish league, Allsvenskan...
.
On July 23, 2007, it was announced that Stefanidis had signed for Helsingborgs' rivals Malmö FF
Malmö FF
Malmö Fotbollförening, also known simply as Malmö FF, are a Swedish professional football club based in Malmö. The club is affiliated with Skånes Fotbollförbund and play their home games at Swedbank Stadion. The club colours, reflected in their crest and kit, are sky blue and white...
, a contract starting on January 1, 2008. However, fans of Helsingborgs IF were greatly upset and subsequent harassment and personal persecution led to Stefanidis' changing clubs prematurely, on August 2, 2007. The disappointment came from the fact that Stefanidis refused to sign a new contract with Helsingborg and thereafter switched to the main rivals.
On 27 July 2009, Stefanidis moved on loan from Malmö FF to Landskrona BoIS
Landskrona BoIS
Landskrona BoIS is a Swedish professional football club located in Landskrona, which currently plays in the second highest Swedish division, Superettan. The club, formed on 7 February 1915 was a merger of two clubs from the city of Landskrona; IFK Landskrona and Diana...
, in exchange for Ivo Pekalski
Ivo Pekalski
Ivo Pękalski is a Swedish football player of Polish descent who currently plays for Malmö FF.-Early career:Pekalski began his career with Linero IF and has also played for Lunds BK, after few years with the club he was bought by Landskrona BoIS...
who moved from Landskrona to Malmö. In the Winter 2009, Stefanidis moved back to play for his childhood club IF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna
IF Brommapojkarna, also called BP, is a Swedish football club located in the borough of Bromma, in the western parts of Stockholm municipality. Brommapojkarna is the largest football club in Europe in terms of the number of active teams of all ages - in 2007 there were 247 teams and 3,000 players....
.
Honours
- 2002 Allsvenskan with Djurgårdens IF
- 2002 Svenska CupenSvenska CupenSvenska Cupen , is a knockout cup competition in Swedish football and the main Swedish football cup. Svenska Cupen usually refers to the men's tournament, although a women's tournament is also held. Each year 98 teams compete, comprising the 16 teams from Allsvenskan and the 16 teams of Superettan...
with Djurgårdens IF - 2003 Allsvenskan with Djurgårdens IF
- 2005 Danish CupDanish CupThe Danish Cup is the official "knockout" cup competition in Danish football, run by the Danish Football Association. The cup has been contested annually since 1955...
with Brøndby IF - 2004-05 Danish SuperligaDanish Superliga 2004-05The 2004-05 Danish Superliga season was the 15th season of the Danish Superliga league championship, governed by the Danish Football Association. It took place from the first match on July 24, 2004 to the final match on June 19, 2005....
with Brøndby IF - 2006 Svenska CupenSvenska CupenSvenska Cupen , is a knockout cup competition in Swedish football and the main Swedish football cup. Svenska Cupen usually refers to the men's tournament, although a women's tournament is also held. Each year 98 teams compete, comprising the 16 teams from Allsvenskan and the 16 teams of Superettan...
with Helsingborg IF