Career
Economou began his professional career by joining Ionikos in January 2005. During his time with Ionikos he also played for Thyella Patras and Agios Dimitrios on loan. At Ionikos, He soon became a first team regular.
During the season, Ikonomou was sent off twice.
The first was in a game against Giannina for receiving a second yellow card and the second was for receiving a straight red card. In the summer transfer window, Ikonomou then signed for Kavala on a fee of €250K. He since established himself in the first team at Kavala.
During the season, Ikonomou was sent off twice, like last season at Ionikos. The first was in a game against Aris for Mass confrontation in a 0-0 draw and the second was against Panionios for receiving a second yellow card on the final games of the season.
However, the next season, Ikonomou playing time was soon reduced, with lack of first team opportunities and only made four appearance.
Because of the Kavala"s involvement in the match-fixing scandal, Ikonomou was given a free transfer and joined on a two-year deal with the club Months on, his playing time was soon reduced, like at Kavala, with lack of first team opportunities. But later on the season, his first team was soon progressed.
Soon on 18 March 2012, Ikonomou scored his first goal for the club, in a 2-2 draw against Levadiakos.
He also played in the Greek Cup Final, in a 2-1 loss against Greek Champions Olympiacos, having previously played against them on the final game of the season in the league. The next season, Ikonomou made no appearance for the club throughout the first half of the season and was given a free transfer by the club
He signed for Scottish Premier League club Ross County in January 2013. After joining the club, Ikonomou revealed that countryman Georgios Samaras played a role in his joining Ross County.
Ikonomou made his debut for the club, playing at left-back, in a 2–2 draw against Hearts.
He then established himself in the left-back position in defence. In a 4–2 loss against Hearts, he scored an own-goal, to put Hearts in the lead. At the end of the season, Iknonomou left the club after manager Derek Adams gave up re-signing him for another season.
On 23 August 2013 the Greek Super League side Veria F.C. announced the sign of Ikonomou for 1 year.
He was not among the priorities of his coach therefore, on 3 January 2014, Ikonomou returned to Ross County, signing a contract until the end of the 2013-2014 season. On 4 January 2014, Ikonomou is poised to earn his second Ross County debut after being named in the starting lineup for his club visit of Street Johnstone F.C. in the Scottish Premiership.
The Greek left-back enjoyed a six-month spell at Victoria Park in the second half of last season, before signing on for an additional stint earlier this week. After being released by Ross County, Ikonomou joined Cyprus side Doxa Katokopias on a one-year contract.
Eventually, he did not play with Doxa Katokopias and signed to Panionios.
