Career
Veria Kaltsas started his career in Veria"s youth squad. Kaltsas signed his first professional contract in 2007 after coming through his local club’s youth ranks and has remained with Veria every season. After seven years, playing as a team regular, Kaltsas decided to leave the club and join Panathinaikos on a free transfer, as he didn"t renew his contract which was set to expire on 30 June 2015.
The player will join his new club in July 1st, 2015.
In the beginning of 2014-2015 season he was named as the first vice captain of the club Any Greek football player aims to play abroad and Kaltsas is not an exception and has so far reached twice from making his dream a reality.
The first was when a proposal came from Segunda División club Hércules CF of Kike Hernández for a loan of six months, giving Veria an amount of €50,000. But when it was certain for this move, another offer arrived that of Serie B club Varese.
The Italians offered €150,000 plus 20% resale rate, but this deal never closed.
The announcement of the acquisition from Greek giants Panathinaikos just a few hours before a Super League game against Panetolikos, provoked mixed feelings to Veria"s fans. His impressive performances during the first half of 2014-2015 season earned him the next step in his career. He was also a part of AEK"s transfer list, though financial differences, regarding his contract, didn"t allow the transfer to be completed.
Kaltsas had 159 appearances (32 goals, 24 assists) in all competitions with the club
Panathinaikos On 3 January 2015, Kaltsas agreed on a three years contract with Panathinaikos. Kaltsas was also part of the Greece U19 and Greece U21 squads.
Veria F.C. Football League: Runner-up: 2011-2012, Third Placed: 2006-2007 Individual.
