Xanthopoulos spent most of his career with Iraklis being third in league appearances for the club with 283.
[1] Xanthopoulos was in the starting line-up of Iraklis in the 1976 Cup final, that earned him and the club the only nationwide title to date.
[2] He finished his career with Pierikos appearing in 52 matches for the club and scoring 7 goals.
[3][4] Xanthopoulos earned 27 caps for the Greece national football team, and participated in UEFA Euro 1980.
[5] He made his debut in an away win against Australia on 11 June 1978.