Born on 30 May 1994 in the Netherlands, Vasilis Barkas currently plies his trade as a goalkeeper for FC Utrecht. Standing at a notable 6ft 5in (1.96m) and weighing in at 13st 5lb (85kg), the Dutch goalkeeper certainly leverages his imposing physical stature on the field. He proudly wears the number one jersey indicating his position between the sticks.
The latest Transfermarkt report values Barkas at around £3 in terms of market value. An impressive figure, which syncs well with his notable performances and career trajectory.
Barkas set the initial paths of his football career in Greece, joining Atromitos as a trainee in 2006. His debut season in 2015-2016 saw him making 12 appearances for the first team in league matches. Following his stint at Atromitos, Barkas moved to AEK Athens in July 2016 for a sum of around £450k. His time at AEK Athens was marked with consistent performances, appearing regularly for the first team across four seasons.
July 2020 saw Barkas switch his allegiance to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. The transfer command from AEK Athens to Celtic was a significant one; a tidy sum of £5m was exchanged for his services. Barkas's stint at Celtic, however, was less illustrious. Despite a promising start in the 2020-2021 season with 15 league appearances, his game time drastically reduced in the following season, with only one league appearance on record.
The reduced game time at Celtic led to Barkas seeking opportunities elsewhere, resulting in a loan move to FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie in July 2022. This was later converted into a full transfer in July 2023. Barkas has since proven to be a constant presence for FC Utrecht, racking up consistent appearances across several seasons, including a notable 18 appearances already in the current 2025-2026 season.
Aside from his domestic appearances, Barkas's club duties have also seen him take part in the Europa League Qualifiers 2025-2026 for FC Utrecht with six starts, the KNVB Beker 2025-2026 with one start, and the Europa League 2025-2026 with six starts.
