Vasilis Barkas (Greek: Βασίλης Μπάρκας)

Basic profile

• Full name: Vasilis Barkas
• Date of birth: 6 November 1994
• Place of birth: Thebes (Thiva), Greece
• Nationality: Greek
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Height: Approximately 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)

Club career (high-level)

• Early career: Came through the youth system at Asteras Tripolis in Greece and made his professional breakthrough there.
• Asteras Tripolis: Senior appearances for the club in the Greek Super League before moving on.
• AEK Athens: Joined AEK Athens and established himself as their first-choice goalkeeper; won domestic honours with the club.
• Celtic: Transferred to Celtic FC (Scotland) in August 2020. At Celtic he competed for the starting goalkeeper role; his time there included some highs and lows in terms of form and appearances. (Contract and playing-time specifics changed over seasons.)
• Later moves / loans: After his spell at Celtic, Barkas had subsequent moves/loan spells — details depend on the season (including returns to Greek clubs). For precise up-to-date club status, consult the latest transfer records or the club's official announcements.

International career

• Made appearances for Greece at youth levels and progressed to the senior Greece national team, earning caps as a goalkeeper.

Notable traits

• Tall, commanding presence in goal with good reach for crosses and shot-stopping.
• Experience in both Greek and Scottish top-flight football and international matches for Greece.

Honours (selected)

• Greek Cup with AEK Athens (2015–16 season — part of the club’s recent successful period; check club records for exact seasons and titles)
• Domestic honours with Celtic during his time at the club depending on the season (league/cup trophies may apply).

Notes

• This summary is current through general publicly available information; for the most recent club, appearance, and contract details, refer to the latest club statements, league records, or an up-to-date sports database (transfermarkt, official club site, national team releases).