Punjab FC (PFC) has announced the appointment of Panagiotis Dilmperis as their head coach for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season. Konstantinos Katsaras will be his assistant coach. Papaioannou Ioannis will be Dilmperis’s strength and conditioning coach. This new coaching team brings a wealth of expertise to PFC. They will aim to elevate the club’s performance in the highly competitive league.
Panagiotis Dilmperis has a robust 15-year coaching experience. He joins Punjab FC after a successful tenure as the head coach of A. E Ermionida FC. His coaching journey has seen him at the helm of several notable teams, including Iraklis Larisas FC, Rochester NY FC, and Panserraikos FC. Before transitioning to coaching, Dilmperis had a distinguished 17-year goalkeeping career. He has played at Iraklis FC and Agrotikos Asteras. Such an experience as a player and coach equips him with an understanding of the game. This can be crucial for leading Punjab FC in the upcoming season.
Assistant Coach Konstantinos Katsaras brings over 20 years of coaching experience. He primarily gained it across various clubs in Greece. His background will complement Dilmperis’s strategies and enhance the team’s dynamics. Papaioannou Ioannis, with over a decade of experience as a strength and conditioning coach, will focus on optimising the players’ fitness.
Panagiotis Dilmperis expressed his enthusiasm about the new role. He said, “I am excited to start a new journey in India with Punjab FC. It is a great challenge, and I look forward to helping the team in achieving its objectives. I am completely aligned with the club’s vision and can’t wait to start the new season in the new country.”
Nikolaos Topoliatis, Punjab FC’s football director, welcomed Dilmperis and his team. He said: “We are happy to welcome Dilmperis as the club’s head coach. We are confident he will help the team compete for all three trophies. He will also help our young players to achieve their potential.”
Punjab FC is a dynamic and ambitious club, dedicated to harnessing the potential of the youth and making a mark on the global football scene. The club enjoys a fast, progressive, and inspiring style of play, which has garnered a loyal fan base. PFC has promising domestic and international players. The club is committed to redefining football coaching, infrastructure, and grassroots development in Punjab. They aim to identify and nurture talent to international standards. This will contribute to the growth of football in India in general.
With Panagiotis Dilmperis at the helm, Punjab FC is poised for an exciting ISL 2024-25 season. The new appointments signify the club’s commitment to competing at the highest levels. Fans and supporters hope that the new leadership will steer the team to achieve more in the coming years.
