# Hector Kyprianou

Hector Matthew Kyprianou (Greek: Έκτορ Ματθαίος Κυπριανού; born 27 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays for EFL League One club Peterborough United as a midfielder. Born in England, he represents Cyprus at international level. He also represented Cyprus at under-19 and under-21 level.

## Career
### Leyton Orient

A regular in Leyton Orient's U18 side during the 2017–18 season, Kyprianou went on a month's work experience loan to Harlow Town in August 2018, making three appearances.
In October, Kyprianou signed a similar deal with Bishop's Stortford which continued until March 2019. He made 21 appearances in all competitions.
In March 2019, Kyprianou signed on loan with National League South side Hampton & Richmond Borough, making one appearance, in the 3–1 league win at Billericay Town.
Kyprianou was called up to the Cyprus U19 squad in January 2019. He also signed a professional contract with Leyton Orient which began on 1 July 2019.
On 6 November, Kyprianou made his senior Orient debut in the EFL Trophy group stage match against Brighton & Hove Albion U21, which Orient won on penalties after a 1–1 draw. He also started the next match in the competition, the 1–1 draw in the second round at Bristol Rovers on 4 December, which Orient lost on penalties. He made his league debut on 7 December in the 1–1 draw at Oldham Athletic.
On 1 April 2021, Kyprianou signed a contract extension at Leyton Orient until 30 June 2023.

### Peterborough United

On 22 June 2022, Kyprianou signed for League One club Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on a three-year contract. Kyprianou scored his first football league goal and his first for Peterborough in a 3–0 win against Morecambe
Kyprianou started the 2023–24 season in fine form, registering two goals in three league appearances.

## International career

Kyprianou played several times for the Cyprus under-19 team and Cyprus under-21 before being called up to the Cyprus national team in June 2021 when he was an unused substitute for the match against Ukraine. He made his debut on 12 October 2023 in a Euro qualifier against Norway.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 14 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Leyton Orient | 2019–20 | League Two | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Leyton Orient | 2020–21 | League Two | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Leyton Orient | 2021–22 | League Two | 38 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Total | Total | Total | 66 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 79 | 1 |
| Harlow Town (loan) | 2018–19 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Bishop's Stortford (loan) | 2018–19 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Hampton & Richmond (loan) | 2018–19 | National League South | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Peterborough United | 2022–23 | League One | 37 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 46 | 3 |
| Peterborough United | 2023–24 | League One | 42 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 54 | 8 |
| Peterborough United | 2024–25 | League One | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Peterborough United | Total | Total | 89 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 110 | 12 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 175 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 214 | 13 |
* 1 2 3 Appearances in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Four appearances in Alan Turvey Trophy, one appearance in Herts Senior Cup
* ↑ Four appearances in EFL Trophy, two appearances in EFL League One play-offs
* ↑ Six appearances in EFL Trophy, two appearances in EFL League One play-offs

## Honours

Peterborough United
* EFL Trophy: 2023–24