Nectarios Triantis, a 22-year-old central defender for Sunderland, is now available for selection by Greece’s national team after receiving his Greek citizenship this week, according to local media.
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia to Greek parents, Triantis follows in the footsteps of Belgian-born Konstantinos Karetsas, who also recently chose to represent Greece.
Triantis is one of Australia’s brightest defensive prospects, having made the jump from the A-League to English club Sunderland, followed by an 18-month loan spell at Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.
He has previously played for Australia’s Under-20 and Under-23 teams, but has yet to be capped at senior level, leaving him eligible for Greece.
In an interview with The Greek Herald in July, Triantis confirmed Greece has made its interest known.
“I’ve had discussions with Greece. They’re open to the possibility,” he confirmed. “There’s a place in my heart for Greece and Australia.”
Source: Ekathimerini.
