Giannis Nikopolidis (Greek: Γιάννης Νικοπολίδης; born 8 December 2000) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Super League club A.E. Kifisia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ioannis Nikopolidis | ||
| Date of birth | 8 December 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Athens, Greece | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | A.E. Kifisia | ||
| Number | 43 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Olympiacos | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Georgetown Hoyas | 52 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | New York Red Bulls II | 15 | (0) |
| 2023 | Lamia | 0 | (0) |
| 2023– | A.E. Kifisia | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016–2017 | Greece U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Greece U19 | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 May 2024 | |||
College career
Professional career
New York Red Bulls II
On 11 January 2022, Nikopolidis was drafted by the New York Red Bulls II with the 71st pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft. [1] Nikopolidis, officially signed his first contract with the club on 2 March.[2] Nikopolidis made his professional debut on 2 April 2022, during a 3–2 loss to FC Tulsa.[3] Nikopolidis earned his first professional shutout on 15 July 2022, during a 1–0 win over Indy Eleven.[4]
Lamia
Nikopolidis signed with Greek Super League side Lamia in January 2023.[5][6] He was named to the bench for Lamia's 2–1 Greek Football Cup quarterfinal win vs. Apollon Paralimnio.[7]
Personal life
Nikopolidis is the son of former Greece national team goalkeeper and UEFA Euro 2004 champion, Antonios Nikopolidis.