Nikos Anastopoulos

Greek footballer and manager

Nikos Anastopoulos - Greek footballer and manager
Born

January 22nd, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Greece

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Played as a forward for various clubs including AEK Athens and Iraklis. Competed for the Greece national football team, earning 44 caps and scoring 29 goals. Transitioned to management after retirement, coaching several teams in Greece. Achieved notable success while managing Apollon Kalamarias.

Played for AEK Athens and Iraklis

Scored 29 goals for Greece national team

Managed Apollon Kalamarias

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