Giorgos Naoum

Giorgos Naoum (born 21 April 2001) is a Cypriot professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Cypriot club AEK Larnaca.

Early career
Born in Strovolos, Cyprus, Naoum grew up in the Antonis Naoum Football Academy. He then played youth football for APOEL Nicosia. On 28 February 2019, Naoum joined the primavera (under-19) team of Padova in Italy.

AEK Larnaca
He moved to Cypriot First Division club AEK Larnaca in summer 2019; Naoum sustained an ACL injury in November, and was sidelined for six months. He played nine league games in the 2020–21 season. In May 2021, Naoum's contract was extended until summer 2024.

International career
Naoum represented Cyprus at under-17 level, scoring a goal (against Denmark) in 11 games. He also played for the Cyprus under-21 team at the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.

Personal life
Naoum is of Lebanese descent, and is a Maronite Christian. He took part in mandatory military service for Cyprus while playing football.