Early career Bouzanis was born in
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia to
Greek parents, and attended De La Salle College in
Cronulla, New South Wales. His talents were first seen at his local soccer club, Lilli Pilli FC, whilst playing in the Under 6's, before moving to Carrs Park FC, alongside close friend
Nikolas Tsattalios. Bouzanis then went on to play in the
NSW State League for
St George Saints at 14 before joining the
NSW Institute of Sport.
Liverpool Bouzanis spent three weeks with the
Liverpool first team squad in January 2007 and was offered a three-year deal. stated that he rated the Australian as "the best goalkeeper in the world for his age".
Loan to Sydney He was loaned to
A-League side
Sydney FC as understudy to
Clint Bolton and was included in the club's squad for their
AFC Champions League 2007 campaign, but did not appear at the tournament, and was subsequently delisted.
2007–08 season In July 2007, Bouzanis returned to Liverpool from his loan. He appeared for Liverpool's under 18 Academy and reserve teams. He appeared in successive games for Liverpool's Academy in September, October and November 2007. On 4 December 2007, Bouzanis appeared for Liverpool's reserve team. He made consecutive appearances for the reserves from January to April 2008. On 4 March 2008, however, Bouzanis was an unused substitute in a reserves game against Bolton Wanderers. On 7 May 2008, Bouzanis made his last reserves appearance for the 2007–08 season.
2008–09 season On 27 September 2008, Bouzanis appeared for Liverpool's Academy. On 18 October 2008, Bouzanis again appeared for the Academy. On 3 November 2008, Bouzanis was an unused substitute in Liverpool's reserves squad that were defeated 2–1 against Manchester City. On 24 November 2008, Bouzanis played for the reserves. On 16 December 2008, he made his last appearance for the year in a reserves game. On 29 January 2009, Bouzanis played for the reserves. On 27 February 2009, he played in a game for the Academy. In March and April, Bouzanis appeared for the reserves. On 26 May 2009, Bouzanis made his last appearance for the 2008–09 season, appearing for the Academy.
2009–10 season In September 2009, Bouzanis didn't amass any appearances for Liverpool due to international duty at the
FIFA U-20 World Cup in
Egypt. After a loan deal with
Conference National team
Wrexham fell through in July 2009, he joined Football League Two club
Accrington Stanley on loan in November, subsequently making 14 league appearances for the club.
Loan to Accrington Stanley On 29 October 2009, he appeared for the Accrington Stanley reserves. On 28 December 2009, Bouzanis started in a game for Accrington Stanley's first-team. On 30 January 2010, Bouzanis appeared for the first-team. In February, March and May, Bouzanis was an unused substitute for the first-team. In May 2010, Bouzanis returned to Liverpool from his loan at Accrington Stanley.
2010–11 season On 27 September 2010, Bouzanis appeared for Liverpool's reserves. He made successive appearances for the reserves in October and November, making his last appearance of the year on 16 November. In January, February and March 2011, Bouzanis made appearances for Liverpool's reserves. In April 2011, Bouzanis was released by Liverpool. He departed the club after mutually agreeing to a release with one year remaining on his contract.
Oldham Athletic In July 2011, Bouzanis claimed he had agreed terms with
A-league club
Melbourne Victory but this was denied by the club. On 26 November 2011, Bouzanis joined
EFL League One side
Oldham Athletic on non-contract terms as cover for injured back-up keeper
Paul Gerrard following a four-week trial. His time at the club included an
FA Cup tie against former club Liverpool at
Anfield, although Bouzanis spent the match on the bench as an unused substitute. The following month, Bouzanis signed a new deal with the club, until the end of the season. He made his competitive Latics debut on 27 March 2012 coming on as second-half substitute against Leyton Orient. After a spell in the side at the end of the 2011–12 season when Oldham's first choice keeper
Alex Cisak was injured. At the end of the 2011–12 season, Bouzanis signed a new one-year contract following his good display for his performance. At the start of the 2012–13 season, Bouzanis suffered an ankle injury during the pre-season friendly. He dropped again to the bench at the beginning of the 2012–13 season, before regaining his first-team spot in September. On 27 January 2013, Bouzanis played in Oldham's upset 3–2 win in a F.A. Cup club 4th round tie against Liverpool. Bouzanis was subsequently released by Oldham at the end of the 2012–13 season.
Carlisle United Bouzanis was released by Aris in December 2013, and joined
Carlisle United on a free transfer on 28 January 2014, on a short-term deal until April, but made no appearances.
Western Sydney Wanderers In May 2014, Bouzanis returned to his home town, signing with
Western Sydney Wanderers.
Melbourne City (2016–2018) Bouzanis replaced
Tando Velaphi at
Melbourne City during the January transfer window of the
2015-16 A-League. He signed a one-year contract extension on 28 April 2016, with his new deal to end at the end of the
2016-17 A-League season. Bouzanis made his competitive City debut on 8 October 2016 in the club's first game of the
2016–17 A-League, coming on in the second half after
Thomas Sørensen was sent off in a 1–0 win. On 8 February 2017, Bouzanis was banned for five games for using a racial slur against
Melbourne Victory,
Besart Berisha after appearing to call the Albanian striker a "gypsy". In July 2020, Bouzanis left Melbourne City.
PEC Zwolle (loan) On 31 August 2018, he joined
Eredivisie club
PEC Zwolle on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
Sutton United In August 2020, Bouzanis signed with
National League side
Sutton United, moving to London with partner
Steph Catley, who signed with
Arsenal. He kept 18 clean sheets across the season as Sutton won the National League and promotion to the
English Football League for the first time in the club's 123-year history.
Reading On 27 June 2022, Bouzanis joined
Championship club
Reading on a three-year contract to provide competition with fellow new signing
Joe Lumley for the first-choice goalkeeper spot. On 3 February 2025, Reading announced that Bouzanis had left the club after his contract was ended by mutual agreement.
Sutton United (loan) On 1 September 2023 Bouzanis rejoined Sutton United on loan until January 2024. On 23 January 2024, Reading announced that Bouzanis' loan had been extended to the end of the season.
Stevenage (loan) On 12 August 2024 Bouzanis joined
Stevenage on loan until January 2025.
Charlton Athletic On 22 March 2025, Bouzanis joined
Charlton Athletic on a short-term deal. On 30 May 2025, it was confirmed Bouzanis would leave the club following the conclusion of his contract.
Brisbane Roar On 7 July 2025, Bouzanis joined
Brisbane Roar. ==International career==