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 (age 51)
Place of birth Athens, Greece
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team 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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

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  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.