John Limniatis
Soccer player and manager with FC Montreal
Born
June 24th, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a midfielder, primarily with the Montreal Impact in the American Professional Soccer League. Contributed to the team's success during the early years of the league. Transitioned to a managerial role, guiding the FC Montreal team in subsequent leagues. Served as a player-coach, combining his experience on the field with leadership off it. Engaged in promoting soccer development within Canada, focusing on youth programs and coaching initiatives.
Played for Montreal Impact
Managed FC Montreal
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