His impact for the club was so high that in an internet polling of a local Heraklion website in 2011 Papadopoulos was voted among the all-time best XI of OFI.
He left Aris for Skoda Xanthi where he stayed for 1 year appearing in 17 matches and scoring 2 goals.
He subsequently moved to Ergotelis, where he appeared in 8 matches helping the club to win the Beta Ethniki.
[4] He also had spells with Agrotikos Asteras and Thermaikos and finished his playing career with Apollon Kalamarias.
[6][7] After his spell in Cuprus he signed for Kavala and Panachaiki in the Greek Football League.