Antonio Antonis Foti (; ; born 3 November 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for German club SC Verl. Born in Bulgaria, he represents the Cyprus national team.
Club career Born in Varna, Bulgaria, Foti started his career with Cherno More, before moving to Cyprus in 2017 to sign for Omonia.
Before and after just turning 16 years old, and specifically between 12 September and 31 December 2019, he spent the first half of the 2019–20 season out on loan to Cypriot Third Division club Ormideia FC, scoring five times in twelve senior first-team appearances.
After offers from Fiorentina and Wolverhampton Wanderers, Foti moved to Germany to join Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt in January 2020. His career in Frankfurt got off to a great start, with Foti notably scoring 14 goals in 16 under-19 appearances at the beginning of the 2021–22 season. As a result of his stellar form, Foti signed a new contract with the German club in January 2022.
On 16 June 2022, Foti was loaned out to Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga for two seasons. After returning from his loan, he was signed by Borussia Dortmund II.
On 3 January 2026, Foti moved to SC Verl in 3. Liga.
International career Having represented Bulgaria at youth international level, Foti switched his allegiance to Cyprus, the country of his father.
Personal life Antonio was born to a Greek Cypriot father and a Bulgarian mother. He is the brother of fellow footballer Hristian Foti.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOmonia2019–20Cypriot First Division0000–00Ormideia (loan)2019–20Cypriot Third Division12500–125Eintracht Frankfurt2020–21Bundesliga0000–002021–22000000002022–2300000000Total00000000Hannover 96 (loan)2022–232. Bundesliga11110–1212023–246010–70Total1712000191Hannover 96 II (loan)2022–23Regionalliga Nord21––212023–2478––78Total99000099Borussia Dortmund II2024–253. Liga00––00Career total381520004015 Notes
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