Nikos Kostakis

Nikos Kostakis (Greek: Νίκος Κωστάκης, born 16 February 1973) is a Greek professional football (soccer) goalkeeper, currently playing for Thrasivoulos Filis F.C. in the Greek second division.[1] Before Kostakis joined the club, he played for Akratitos, joining in 2004 from GS Neos Panionios,[2] and having previously played for Nafpaktiakos Asteras, Ethnikos Asteras and APO Panargeiakos from 1991 through 2000.

Nikos Kostakis

Personal information
Full name	Nikolaos Kostakis
Date of birth	(1973-02-16) 16 February 1973
Place of birth	Athens, Greece
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 9 ^1⁄2 in)
Playing position(s)	Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team	Thrasyvoulos
Number	1
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1991–1998	Panargiakos	31	(0)
1998–2000	Ethnikos Asteras	9	(0)
2000–2001	Nafpaktiakos Asteras	30	(0)
2001–2004	Panionios	9	(0)
2004–2007	Akratitos	27	(0)
2007–	Thraysvoulos	63	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Kostakis has never, throughout his long career, been the first choice goalkeeper at any of his clubs. In his first year at Akratitos he played 25 games, the most he has played in one year at any point in his career, although currently he is second choice to the former Romanian international Bogdan Stelea.

References

1. Β Εθνική / ΘΡΑΣΥΒΟΥΛΟΣ ΦΥΛΗΣ ΑΟ ΠΑΕ / ΚΩΣΤΑΚΗΣ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ (in Greek). Hellenic League. Retrieved 12 November 2009.
2. "Stats Centre: Nikos Kostakis Facts". TurboScores. Retrieved 12 November 2009.