2024:
- Appeared in 12 games while starting four
- Made first collegiate start and recorded first assist against Albertus Magnus (Oct. 2)
2023:
2022:
- Did not play due to injury
2021:
- Appeared in three games off the bench.
- First career appearance came in the victory over UMass Lowell.
High School: Scored six goals and added 10 assists in his career at Carey Baptist School… Led the league in assists as a senior… Helped lead Carey to state championship… Team finished 16-1-1 over his final two seasons.
International: Vice captain for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid U-23 in 2020-21… Australian National Team U-20 camp in 2020 and represented country at a tournament in Holland… Invited to Greek U-18 National Team training camp… Played for Heidelberg United FC U-20 which was ranked No. 8 in Australia and was the National Premier League champions… Played for Northcote City FC.
ODP: Talent Identification Development Centre in 2018… National Training Centre in 2016-17.
Personal: Older brother Haralambos played at Columbia (Class of 2019)… Father played soccer at Monash University in Australia… Played table tennis in high school.
3 QUESTIONS FOR STAMBOULIDIS
Biggest soccer influence? “My father has been my greatest soccer influence. We would spend hours together ever since I could first walk. Whether it was practicing dribbling through milk crates with both feet or controlling long passes using all parts of my body, my love for the game was established by my father. His belief and patience during my development allowed me to progress and work towards fulfilling my potential.”
Do you have an idol or hero? “My older brother, Haris. As we both have similar careers in soccer and education, my brother’s dedication and commitment are something which motivate and encourage me. When I refer to him as my role model however, my brother insists that he wants me to be `better than’ himself, a statement which highlights our special bond and his selflessness. Haris’ experience playing for the u19 Greek National Team inspired me to emulate this achievement, where I was fortunate enough for the opportunity to represent my birth country, Australia. We have a lot of banter about representing our different countries, but this healthy competition only strengthens our relationship.”
Why Yale? “Coach Stannard and the coaching staff have shown me Yale Soccer’s blueprint, one which I see myself well-aligned with. The passion, professionalism and winning culture ingrained in Yale’s program made my choice a simple one as I feel this next step will best prepare me for my dream of playing professional football. Further, I am attracted to Yale’s unique outlook on economics, one where decision making represents its overarching focus.”
Stannard on Stamboulidis: “George will have an immediate understanding of what it takes to be successful in an Ivy League program after having seen firsthand the success his brother had at Columbia. George is also incredibly determined to take his game, and the program, to the next level and write his own story. His international experience in Australia and Spain has provided a great foundation for the tactical and technical side of the game but he is also well aware of the important physical and mental aspects of the college game and what we expect from our players. We can’t simply replace the quality and experience we have lost in the midfield over the past two years, but George has the ability and potential to compete for minutes right away and is a great addition.”
