Career
He has also played football for PAOK, Visaltiakos, Kavala and Ethnikos Gazoros. Papathanasiou has played international football with Greece U17. Club career
Papathanasiou started his football in the youth teams of PAOK. PAOK loaned him to Visaltiakos.
After leaving PAOK in 2010 he signed for Kavala.
In 2011 he moved to Ethnikos Gazoros. In his three seasons with the club he appeared in 11 matches.
On 29 July 2014 he signed a two-year contract with Greek Football League club Iraklis. International career
Papathanasiou has gained 8 caps for Greece U17.