Gus Kartes

Gus Kartes (born October 19, 1981), also known by his Greek name Kostas Karterouliotis, is an American retired soccer player who played as a striker.

Gus Kartes
Personal information
Full name Gus Kartes
Date of birth (1981-10-19) October 19, 1981
Place of birth Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1996–1997 Olympiacos
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–2000 Olympiacos 3 (0)
2001 Colorado Rapids 0 (0)
2001 Tampa Bay Mutiny 18 (0)
2001–2003 Kalamata 2 (0)
2004–2006 Chicago Storm (indoor) 28 (17)
National team
1997 United States U17 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Kartes initially became notable in 1996 when, at the age of 15, he signed a five year, $2 million contract with Greek club Olympiacos, becoming the youngest player to ever sign a first-division contract in Greece.[1] Kartes did not fulfill Olympiakos's hopes, however, garnering little first team playing time, and eventually bought out his contract with a year remaining in order to return to America and play in Major League Soccer. Upon returning to the United States, the Colorado Rapids acquired Kartes in a lottery, but traded him to his hometown Tampa Bay Mutiny in exchange for draft picks.[2] Kartes played the 2001 season for the Mutiny, but was largely unimpressive, registering no points in 516 minutes. After the Mutiny were contracted at the end of the 2001 season, Kartes went undrafted in the allocation and dispersal drafts.

Following this, Kartes returned to Greece to play for Kalamata FC of the Greek second division. He returned to the United States in 2004 to sign with the Chicago Storm of the Major Indoor Soccer League. The Storm was coached by fellow Greek-American Frank Klopas.

References
  1. Williams, Charean (1997-06-08). "Teenaged Soccer Star 'Like A Michael Jordan'". Orlando Sentinel.
  2. Gazella, Katherine (2001-05-07). "TARPON TEEN WITH THE MUTINY // Soccer pro opts for home team". St. Petersburg Times.


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