Efrem was born in Limassol and began his career as a 15-year-old with Arsenal in 2004; he was a regular in their reserve and youth sides. However, he was unable to break into the first team, and so moved to Rangers in May 2007.[1] He soon became a regular in the reserve team and was loaned out to Scottish First Division side Dundee to gain some first team experience on 1 February 2009.[2] Efrem scored on his debut against Livingston a week later.[3] He was released on 1 June 2009 by Rangers and signed with Omonia.[4]
Omonia
Efrem had an excellent start with his new club in season 2009–10, leading Omonia to its 20th championship. In the same year, Cyprus Football Association awarded Efrem the Best Youth Player Award for the 2009–10 season. During his five-year spell with Omonia, he managed to win one championship, two Cups and two Super Cups. He also appeared in 134 league matches and scored 25 goals.
Efrem received the best player of the 2015–16 Cypriot First Division Award by Cyprus Football Association,[12] as he appeared in 24 league matches and scored 11 goals during 2015–16 season, breaking his previous personal scoring record in a single season.
On 17 January 2017, Efrem signed a four-year contract extension with APOEL, running until 31 May 2021.[13]
International career
He has represented Cyprus at all youth levels and captained the Cyprus under-21 team. In March 2009, he was called up to the Cyprus national team squad and in September 2009, he made his first two appearances.
On 16 November 2014, Efrem scored a hat-trick against Andorra in his team's 5–0 UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying home victory and made history by becoming the first ever Cyprus international player to score three goals in a single game.[14]
Career statistics
International
Scores and results list Cyprus' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Efrem goal.
List of international goals scored by Georgios Efrem
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