Pavlidis’ brother joins European club, new challenge awaits | OneFootball

Benfica has yet another name from the Pavlidis family gaining prominence in European football. Vasileios Pavlidis, a 23-year-old central defender and brother of Benfica’s striker – who has been in the spotlight –, has signed a contract with Unia Skierniewice, the team currently leading the second division of Polish football.

The young player, who can also play as a left-back, already has an international career, having played for clubs in Germany, the Netherlands, and Greece, including Schalke 04, AZ Alkmaar, and AEK Athens, before moving to Poland.

“Unia Skierniewice strengthens its defensive line. Vasileios Pavlidis is the new player of our club. The 23-year-old defender, born in Thessaloniki, Greece, joins the team to help the club fight for its most ambitious goals,” wrote the Greek club.

In statements shared by his new club, Vasileios expressed his excitement about the new challenge and highlighted his brother’s support: “He supports me a lot, always cheers for me, and also gives me advice” and also mentioned that, at times, the two even play football together.

This season, playing for Benfica, Vangelis Pavlidis – valued at 35 million euros – has already played 45 official matches: 25 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 14 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup.

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