Apostolos Giannou

Giannou was born in Naousa, Greece, but moved to Australia at a young age and grew up in Melbourne, Victoria. In Australia he was known as Paul.

Giannou played junior football for Oakleigh Cannons and South Melbourne. Following state representative honours at under-14 and under-15 level, Giannou was selected for the VIS by Ernie Merrick. At the Victorian Institute of Sport, he trained alongside Andreas Govas, Matthew Spiranovic, Adrian Leijer, Leigh Broxham, Milos Lujic, Dimitri Hatzimouratis and Matthew Theodore.{{cite web | url=https://www.cornerflag.com.au/football-journey-andreas-govas/ | title=My Football Journey: Andreas Govas – Corner Flag }}

He took part in Melbourne Victory's pre-season friendlies prior to the 2006–07 A-League season with an intention of being signed in an apprenticeship capacity. However, Giannou secured a two-week trial with PSV Eindhoven's Reserve and Academy teams.{{Cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,20554383-23215,00.html|title=Fox Sports | Live Sports Scores | NRL, AFL, Cricket Scores|access-date=22 September 2009|archive-date=8 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708160453/https://www.foxsports.com.au/wp-content/js/mobile-useragent-info.js|url-status=live}} Giannou was assured that if he did not sign with the Dutch club, he could return to Melbourne Victory.{{Cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,20560214-23215,00.html|title=Fox Sports | Live Sports Scores | NRL, AFL, Cricket Scores|access-date=2 September 2009|archive-date=8 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708160456/https://www.foxsports.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ded700fca688a141c6769bb5f69425d9.png?w=32|url-status=live}} Despite the unsuccessful trial, Giannou came back to Melbourne and signed a six-month contract with Victorian Premier League side Oakleigh Cannons.

On 2007, Giannou was transferred to Greek first division side Apollon Kalamarias. Giannou netted his first goal for Apollon Kalamarias in late 2008, an 81st minute consolation goal in a 3–1 defeat at home to Kerkyra.{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2008/12/21/greece/b-ethniki/apollon-kalamaria-fc/pae-ao-kerkyra/723976/|title=Apollon Pontou vs. Kerkyra - 21 December 2008 - Soccerway}} Giannou would go on to score 5 more times in the 2008–2009 Beta Ethniki season before being transferred to Kavala, who had gained promotion to Superleague Greece for the 2009–10 season, on a five-year contract.

On 21 November 2009 Giannou debuted for Kavala where he was substituted on after 79 minutes, after being played through on goal Giannou neatly passed the ball into the back of the net on the 88th minute mark to seal a 2–1 victory against AEK Athens.{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndotgPk9uho&feature=player_embedded|title = - YouTube|website = YouTube|access-date = 10 November 2013|archive-date = 12 May 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140512014922/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndotgPk9uho&feature=player_embedded|url-status = live}}{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2009/11/21/greece/super-league/ao-kavala/aek-athens-fc/796959/|title=Kavala vs. AEK Athens - 21 November 2009 - Soccerway}} Down the track, Giannou was one of five Australians in the Greek side as the club welcomed the arrivals of Robert Stambolziev, Zeljko Kalac, Andreas Govas and Craig Moore.

After the relegation of Kavala, Zisis Vryzas had brought him to PAOK and Giannou was set free and on 30 September 2011 signed a three-year contract with P.A.O.K.{{cite web|url=http://paokfc.gr/swift.jsp?CMRCode=16AT0JC2F&extLang= |title=Giannou in PAOK (in Greek) |publisher=paokfc.gr |access-date=30 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527041823/http://paokfc.gr/swift.jsp?CMRCode=16AT0JC2F&extLang= |archive-date=27 May 2012 }} He made his first appearance for the club during the 2011–12 season in a 0–0 draw against OFI on 16 October, where he was substituted onto the field for Vladimir Ivic in the 78th minute.{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2011/10/16/greece/super-league/paok-fc/ofi-heraklion-fc/1214460/|title = PAOK vs. OFI - 16 October 2011 - Soccerway}} Giannou scored his first goals for the club, a brace, in a 2–0 away victory against OFI on 11 February.{{Cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2012/02/11/greece/super-league/ofi-heraklion-fc/paok-fc/1234975/|title = OFI vs. PAOK - 11 February 2012 - Soccerway}}

On 2 September 2013 Panionios proceeded to a significant addition to its roster, by announcing the acquisition of Giannou. The 23-year-old striker was released by PAOK, as it was not in the plans of Huub Stevens, but did not stay for long time as unemployed and immediately signing a two-years' contract with the club.

On 9 June 2015, Giannou signed a three years' contract with Asteras Tripoli for an undisclosed fee.[http://www.sdna.gr/gr/podosfairo/superleague/asteras-tripolis/arthro/43450/stous-arkades-o-giannou-vid/ Στους Αρκάδες ο Γιάννου!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715080831/http://www.sdna.gr/gr/podosfairo/superleague/asteras-tripolis/arthro/43450/stous-arkades-o-giannou-vid/ |date=15 July 2015 }} Retrieved 9 June 2015 He scored on his debut against Panthrakikos F.C. he also scored 2 matchdays later a penalty against Kaloni F.C. On 27 September 2015, on the 5th day of the 2015–16 season he scored in a 2–1 away loss against Levadiakos.[http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/SuperLeague/me-souper-mantzio-2-1-o-levadeiakos-ton-astera-tripolhs.3686947.html Με σούπερ Μάντζιο, 2–1 ο Λεβαδειακός τον Αστέρα Τρίπολης] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928073835/http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/SuperLeague/me-souper-mantzio-2-1-o-levadeiakos-ton-astera-tripolhs.3686947.html |date=28 September 2015 }} Retrieved 27 September 2015 On 5 October 2015, he scored the only goal of his club in a 1–1 home draw against Platanias F.C. On 25 October 2015, after three consecutive unsuccessful results, he scored twice, one with a penalty-kick in the 2–1 away win against PAS Giannina. He was named man of the match.[http://www.onsports.gr/Podosfairo/Super-League/item/506396-PAS-Giannina-Asteras-Tripolis-1-2-Asteri-itan-o-Giannoy ΠΑΣ Γιάννινα – Αστέρας Τρίπολης 1–2: Αστέρι ήταν ο Γιάννου!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029054933/http://www.onsports.gr/Podosfairo/Super-League/item/506396-PAS-Giannina-Asteras-Tripolis-1-2-Asteri-itan-o-Giannoy |date=29 October 2015 }} Retrieved 25 October 2015

On 5 November 2015, Asteras Tripoli ended a run of seven European games without a win to breathe life into their flagging group campaign, by winning APOEL. Giannou scored the second goal in a 2–0 home win in the extra time of first half after Pablo Mazza's assist.[http://www.tovima.gr/sports/article/?aid=751509 Europa League: Αστέρας Τρίπολης – ΑΠΟΕΛ ( 2–0)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106043319/http://www.tovima.gr/sports/article/?aid=751509 |date=6 November 2015 }} Retrieved 5 November 2015[http://www.contra.gr/Soccer/Europe/EuropaLeague/4hagonistiki/asteras-apoel-live.3756701.html Αστέρας Τρίπολης – ΑΠΟΕΛ 2–0] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106130927/http://www.contra.gr/Soccer/Europe/EuropaLeague/4hagonistiki/asteras-apoel-live.3756701.html |date=6 November 2015 }} Retrieved 5 November 2015

It was his first goal in UEFA campaigns. On 29 November 2015, was anointed scorer with a second attempt after the successful repulse of the penalty from Roberto in overtime in a 3–1 away loss against Greek champions Olympiakos.[http://www.sport24.gr/LiveMatches/football_live/olympiakos-asteras-live.3791869.html Ολυμπιακός – Αστέρας LIVE] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151130031212/http://www.sport24.gr/LiveMatches/football_live/olympiakos-asteras-live.3791869.html |date=30 November 2015 }} Retrieved 29 November 2015 On 5 December 2015, he scored the only goal in the 2–1 home loss against Iraklis,[http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/SuperLeague/diathrhse-thn-paradosh-o-hraklhs-2-1-ton-astera.3803694.html Διατήρησε την παράδοση ο Ηρακλής, 2–1 τον Αστέρα] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305012522/http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/SuperLeague/diathrhse-thn-paradosh-o-hraklhs-2-1-ton-astera.3803694.html |date=5 March 2016 }} Retrieved 5 December 2015 that keeping the unbeaten tradition against Asteras Tripoli. On 2 January 2016, he scored twice to a comfortable 4–0 home win against Panthrakikos.[http://www.sdna.gr/news-english/article/152284/comfortable-win-asteras-tripolis-vid Comfortable win for Asteras Tripolis] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707005744/http://www.sdna.gr/news-english/article/152284/comfortable-win-asteras-tripolis-vid |date=7 July 2018 }} Retrieved 2 January 2016 With these goals, he scored his eleventh goal in this year's season setting a new personal season's scoring record after last year's 10 goals with Panionios.[http://www.sport24.gr/football/omades/AsterasTripolis/to-rekor-toy-giannoy-kai-to-mhden-sthn-amyna.3843926.html Το ρεκόρ του Γιάννου και το μηδέν στην άμυνα!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403111249/http://www.sport24.gr/football/omades/AsterasTripolis/to-rekor-toy-giannoy-kai-to-mhden-sthn-amyna.3843926.html |date=3 April 2016 }} Retrieved 3 January 2016

On 20 February 2016, the Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua offer more than €2 million to buy 26-year-old striker of Asteras Tripolis. The Greek club ask for at least €3 million to sell its first scorer, who can not be replaced with a transfer until summer, while Giannou seems to have already agreed terms with the team of his compatriot, Avraam Papadopoulos, which offers him more than €1 million for every year of contract.[http://www.sdna.gr/news-english/article/170667/amazing-transfer-offer-china-giannou Amazing transfer offer from China for Giannou] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809000434/http://www.sdna.gr/news-english/article/170667/amazing-transfer-offer-china-giannou |date=9 August 2016 }} Retrieved 20 February 2016

On 24 February 2016, Giannou has agreed to continue his career at the Chinese club Guangzhou R&F instead of Shanghai Shenhua. Asteras Tripolis have accepted a bid of €2.5 million for the Greek striker who is heading to China to undergo medical and complete his move. Giannou has agreed terms with Guangzhou with a lucrative three years' contract of €1.6 million yearly.[http://www.sdna.gr/news-english/article/171937/giannou-seals-move-guangzhou Giannou seals move to Guangzhou] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190116172957/https://www.sdna.gr/news-english/article/171937/giannou-seals-move-guangzhou |date=16 January 2019 }} Retrieved 24 February 2016[http://www.sport24.gr/football/omades/AsterasTripolis/ekleise-sthn-guangzhou-r-f-o-giannoy.3923233.html Έκλεισε στην Guangzhou R&F ο Γιάννου!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707082801/http://www.sport24.gr/football/omades/AsterasTripolis/ekleise-sthn-guangzhou-r-f-o-giannoy.3923233.html |date=7 July 2017 }} Retrieved 24 February 2016

On 25 January 2018, Guangzhou R&F confirmed that Giannou joined AEK Larnaca.[http://www.gzrffc.com.cn/index.php?m=Article&a=show&id=2442 公告 | 送别澳洲神锋，吉安努转会拉纳卡AEK] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011140413/http://www.gzrffc.com.cn/index.php?m=Article&a=show&id=2442 |date=11 October 2018 }} Retrieved 25 January 2018

On 22 September 2020, Giannou after leaving AEK Larnaca, has decided to continue his career in Greece, signing a two-years deal with OFI Crete F.C., for an undisclosed fee.{{cite news|title=Ανακοινώθηκε επίσημα ο Γιάννου στον ΟΦΗ|url=https://www.protothema.gr/sports/article/1047083/anakoinothike-episima-o-giannou-ston-ofi/|access-date=22 September 2020|publisher=www.protothema.gr|language=el|archive-date=22 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922225704/https://www.protothema.gr/sports/article/1047083/anakoinothike-episima-o-giannou-ston-ofi/|url-status=live}}

On 13 January 2022, Giannou after leaving OFI,{{cite news|title=ΟΦΗ: Τέλος ο Γιάννου|url=https://www.sport24.gr/football/ofi-telos-o-giannoy.9489493.html|access-date=10 January 2022|publisher=www.sport24.gr|language=el|archive-date=10 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110152452/https://www.sport24.gr/football/ofi-telos-o-giannoy.9489493.html|url-status=live}} has decided to continue his career in Australia, signing a deal with Macarthur FC, for an undisclosed fee.{{cite news |title=Bulls Secure Apostolos Giannou |url=https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/bulls-secure-apostolos-giannou |access-date=13 January 2022 |publisher=macarthurfc.com.au |language=el |archive-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113214039/https://macarthurfc.com.au/news/bulls-secure-apostolos-giannou |url-status=live }}

On 8 July 2022, Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters announced Giannou as the club's first foreign signing ahead of the 2022–23 season.{{cite web|url=https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2022-23-kerala-blasters-sign-apostolos-giannou|title=Greek-Australia international Apostolos Giannou signs for Kerala Blasters|website=Khel Now|date=8 July 2022|access-date=8 July 2022|archive-date=8 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708160445/https://khelnow.com/football/isl-2022-23-kerala-blasters-sign-apostolos-giannou|url-status=live}} Giannou's Indian Super League debut with the Blasters came on 7 October 2022 in a 3–1 win against East Bengal on the opening day of the 2022–23 season.{{Cite web |date=2022-10-07 |title=Kerala Blasters duo Luna, Kalyuzhnyi overcome personal struggles to shine on opening night of Indian Super League |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/kerala-blasters-beat-east-bengal-3-1-indian-super-league-8196565/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=21 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221021071235/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/kerala-blasters-beat-east-bengal-3-1-indian-super-league-8196565/ |url-status=live }} He scored his first goal for the club on 11 December against their southern rivals Bengaluru FC, where he scored the third goal for the Blasters within two minutes after coming as a substitute in the 68th minute as the Blasters won the match 3–2 at full-time.{{Cite web |last=Rayan |first=Stan |date=2022-12-11 |title=ISL 2022-23: Kerala Blasters beat Bengaluru FC 3-2 to extend winning run |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl-2022-23-kerala-blasters-3-2-bengaluru-fc-scoresheet-highlights-chhetri-giannou-leskovic-diamantakos/article66252685.ece |access-date=2022-12-19 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en |archive-date=19 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219171135/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/isl-2022-23-kerala-blasters-3-2-bengaluru-fc-scoresheet-highlights-chhetri-giannou-leskovic-diamantakos/article66252685.ece |url-status=live }} He scored his second goal of the season with a backheel flick against Jamshedpur FC. He scored his second goal of the season against Jamshedpur FC on 3 January 2023, where he scored the first goal for the Blasters from a backheel flick in the 9th minute and helped the Blasters to win the match 3–1 at home.{{Cite news |date=2023-01-03 |title=ISL: Kerala Blasters outplay Jamshedpur FC 3-1 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/isl-kerala-blasters-outplay-jamshedpur-fc-3-1/articleshow/96718580.cms |access-date=2023-04-11 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=11 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411165947/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/indian-super-league/top-stories/isl-kerala-blasters-outplay-jamshedpur-fc-3-1/articleshow/96718580.cms |url-status=live }} Later the season, Giannou was included in the Blasters' squad for the 2023 Indian Super Cup,{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2023-04-03 |title=Super Cup 2023: Kerala Blasters announces 29-men squad |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-announces-super-cup-2023-squad-kbfc-players-schedule/article66694929.ece |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en |archive-date=8 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408170347/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-announces-super-cup-2023-squad-kbfc-players-schedule/article66694929.ece |url-status=live }} and made his cup debut for the Blasters in the 3–1 victory against RoundGlass Punjab FC on 8 April 2023.{{Cite web |last=Sportstar |first=Team |date=2023-04-08 |title=Kerala Blasters vs RoundGlass Punjab FC HIGHLIGHTS, Super Cup 2023: Diamantakos, Nishu and Rahul score to give Kerala 3-1 win |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-vs-roundglass-punjab-live-score-super-cup-2023-streaming-india-telecast-highlights-lineups/article66713945.ece |access-date=2023-04-11 |website=sportstar.thehindu.com |language=en |archive-date=8 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408170347/https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/kerala-blasters-vs-roundglass-punjab-live-score-super-cup-2023-streaming-india-telecast-highlights-lineups/article66713945.ece |url-status=live }}

In 2006, Giannou represented the Australia under-17 team at the AFC U-17 Championship 2006 Qualification. Giannou scored in Australia's 3–1 win against Indonesia.[http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/2009MensU17/default.aspx?s=aus_u17men_newsfeatures_news_item_new&id=9843 Qantas Joeys V Indonesia – Full Report]. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011062709/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/2009MensU17/default.aspx?s=aus_u17men_newsfeatures_news_item_new&id=9843 |date=11 October 2012 }}. Giannou was the only Victorian player selected for Australia's under-17 side that took part in the International Youth Football tournament in Niigata, Japan. The team finished top of their respective group as Giannou scored a goal in a 5–1 win against Albirex Niigata.{{cite web|url=http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/2009MensU17/default.aspx?s%3Daus_u17men_newsfeatures_feature_item_new%26id%3D10232 |title=Error | Football Federation Australia |access-date=7 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011105151/http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/2009MensU17/default.aspx?s=aus_u17men_newsfeatures_feature_item_new&id=10232 |archive-date=11 October 2012 }}

In July 2008, Giannou was listed in a group of Australian footballers aged between 16 and 22 known as "the lost boys", including Dean Bouzanis, Andreas Govas and Robert Stambolziev, who were likely to play for or had played for national teams of the country of their heritage.{{Cite web |date=2008-07-10 |title=The lost boys? |url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/804777/the-lost-boys/ |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=Newcastle Herald |language=en-AU |archive-date=20 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120064318/https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/804777/the-lost-boys/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2008-07-11 |title=The lost boys? |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/the-lost-boys-20080711-gdslpl.html |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en |archive-date=20 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230120064331/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/the-lost-boys-20080711-gdslpl.html |url-status=live }}

In 2008, Giannou represented the Greece under-19 team at the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship elite qualification where Greece qualified for the Championship finals, he played alongside Australian Dean Bouzanis. Under coach Alexis Alexiou, Giannou appeared twice at the European Under-19 Championships when he was substituted on in a 1–1 draw against Italy and started in a 3–0 loss against England as Greece finished at the bottom of their group.{{Cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under19/fixturesresults/round=15036/match=303456/report=lu.html |title=Uefa.com – UEFA European U-19 C'ship – Fixtures & Results – Match specific |access-date=27 January 2010 |archive-date=14 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090414135031/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under19/fixturesresults/round%3D15036/match%3D303456/report%3Dlu.html |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under19/fixturesresults/round=15036/match=303459/report=lu.html |access-date=27 January 2010 |title=Archived copy |archive-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708160445/https://www.uefa.com/errors/notfound |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under19/fixturesresults/round=15036/match=303456/report=ev.html |access-date=27 January 2010 |title=Archived copy |archive-date=8 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708160512/https://www.uefa.com/errors/notfound |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under19/fixturesresults/round=15036/match=303464/report=lu.html |title=Uefa.com – UEFA European U-19 C'ship – Fixtures & Results – Match specific |access-date=27 January 2010 |archive-date=14 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090814013533/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/under19/fixturesresults/round=15036/match=303464/report=lu.html |url-status=dead }}

On 5 September 2010, Giannou returned to the international stage after two years' absence, he was selected for the Greece under-21 team for a 2011 European Under-21 Championship qualifier against the Macedonia which Greece won 2–1.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/under21/match/2000228--north-macedonia-vs-greece/|title=North Macedonia-Greece|access-date=8 September 2010|archive-date=7 September 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100907004933/http://www.uefa.com/under21/matches/season=2011/round=2000006/match=2000228/index.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/under21/teams/player=250000091/index.html |title=UEFA.com – Under-21 – Giannou |website=UEFA |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100908130746/http://www.uefa.com/under21/teams/player=250000091/index.html |archive-date=2010-09-08}}[https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2010/09/04/europe/uefa-under-21-championship/macedonia-fyr-under-21/greece-under-21/928008/ FYR Macedonia U21 vs. Greece U21 1 – 2]

On 24 March 2015, Giannou was selected but did not appear for the Greece national team for the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match against Hungary.{{Cite web |url=http://www.smfc.com.au/south-junior-selected-for-greek-national-team/ |title=South Junior selected for Greek National Team |date=24 March 2015 |access-date=26 March 2015 |archive-date=26 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150326230153/http://www.smfc.com.au/south-junior-selected-for-greek-national-team/ |url-status=live }}

On 5 November 2015, Giannou was selected but did not appear for the Greece national team for the friendly matches against Luxembourg and Turkey.{{Cite web |url=http://www.paokmania.gr/stiles/mme/94225-oi-protoi-25-tou-skimpe |title=Οι πρώτοι 25 του Σκίμπε |date=6 November 2015 |access-date=6 November 2015 |archive-date=5 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190605151216/http://www.paokmania.gr/stiles/mme/94225-oi-protoi-25-tou-skimpe |url-status=live }} On 17 November, he made his debut appearance with Greece as a late substitute for Kostas Mitroglou in a 0–0 away draw against Turkey.{{Cite web |url=http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/ethniki_elladas/pisw-stivarh-mprosta-akindynh-h-ethnikh-sto-0-0-me-thn-toyrkia.3775674.html |title=Πίσω στιβαρή, μπροστά ακίνδυνη η Εθνική στο 0–0 με την Τουρκία |access-date=17 November 2015 |archive-date=24 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180624092942/http://www.sport24.gr/football/ellada/ethniki_elladas/pisw-stivarh-mprosta-akindynh-h-ethnikh-sto-0-0-me-thn-toyrkia.3775674.html |url-status=live }}

He was capped by Greece, on 25 February 2016, but Giannou declared his intent to play for Australia.{{cite web|last1=Garb|first1=Daniel|title=Apostolos Giannou signs for Guangzhou RF, declares intention to play for Socceroos|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/socceroos/apostolos-giannou-signs-for-guangzhou-rf-declares-intention-to-play-for-socceroos/news-story/25de83793b88f7cbbe7e791a0665f23e|website=Fox Sports|date=25 February 2016|publisher=News Corporation|access-date=25 February 2016|archive-date=8 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708160448/https://www.foxsports.com.au/football/socceroos/apostolos-giannou-signs-for-guangzhou-rf-declares-intention-to-play-for-socceroos/news-story/25de83793b88f7cbbe7e791a0665f23e|url-status=live}}

Giannou was called up for Australia for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Tajikistan and Jordan on 9 March 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.socceroos.com.au/article/ange-postecoglou-names-socceroos-squad-for-world-cup-qualifiers-against-tajikistan-and-jordan/1ugo266ko1a3f1kyefzk3dclvt|title=Caltex Socceroos squad for March WC qualifiers|publisher=Football Federation Australia|date=9 March 2016|access-date=11 March 2016|archive-date=12 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312002721/http://www.socceroos.com.au/article/ange-postecoglou-names-socceroos-squad-for-world-cup-qualifiers-against-tajikistan-and-jordan/1ugo266ko1a3f1kyefzk3dclvt|url-status=live}} Giannou made his debut for Australia in a 7–0 win against Tajikistan on 24 March 2016. He assisted Massimo Luongo for Australia's first goal of the match, and won two penalties for Australia, which were converted by Mile Jedinak and Mark Milligan for Australia's second and third goals.{{cite web|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/03/24/socceroos-score-seven-scintillating-win-over-tajikistan|title=Socceroos score seven in scintillating win over Tajikistan|publisher=SBS|first=Nick|last=Stoll|date=24 March 2016|access-date=24 March 2016|archive-date=9 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209063015/https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2016/03/24/socceroos-score-seven-scintillating-win-over-tajikistan|url-status=live}}

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:Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first.{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/61391/Apostolos_Giannou.html|title=Giannou, Apostolos|publisher=National Football Teams|access-date=21 October 2018|archive-date=22 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022033526/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/61391/Apostolos_Giannou.html|url-status=live}}

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• Cypriot Cup: 2017–18{{cite news|url=https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/cup-success-for-socceroos-world-cup-discard-491196|title=Cup success for Socceroos World Cup discard|website=FTBL.com.au|access-date=28 July 2020|date=17 May 2018|last=Somerford|first=Ben|archive-date=10 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410172007/https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/cup-success-for-socceroos-world-cup-discard-491196|url-status=live}}

{{Reflist}}

• [http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Players/G/GI.html Apostolos Giannou at Australian Football DataBase]
• {{NFT player|61391}}
• {{Soccerway|apostolis-giannou/95175}}
• {{UEFA player|250000091}}
• [http://www.contra.gr/Soccer/World/australia/sthn-ethnikh-aystralias-giannoy-kai-antonis.3946491.html Apostolos Giannou] at contra.gr

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