Giannis Nikopolidis
| 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 | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Iraklis (on loan from Kifisia) | ||
| Number | 43 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Olympiacos Piraeus | ||
| 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– | Kifisia | 1 | (0) |
| 2025– | → Iraklis (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2016–2017 | Greece U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Greece U19 | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of September 4, 2025 | |||
Giannis Nikopolidis (Greek: Γιάννης Νικοπολίδης; born 8 December 2000) is a Greek professional association football player who plays as a goalkeeper for Super League 2 club Iraklis, on loan from Kifisia.[1][2]
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. [3] Nikopolidis, officially signed his first contract with the club on 2 March.[4] Nikopolidis made his professional debut on 2 April 2022, during a 3–2 loss to FC Tulsa.[5] Nikopolidis earned his first professional shutout on 15 July 2022, during a 1–0 win over Indy Eleven.[6]
Lamia
Nikopolidis signed with Greek Super League side Lamia in January 2023.[7][8] He was named to the bench for Lamia's 2–1 Greek Football Cup quarterfinal win vs. Apollon Paralimnio.[9]
Personal life
Nikopolidis is the son of former Greece national team goalkeeper and UEFA Euro 2004 champion, Antonios Nikopolidis.
References
- ^ "Ioannis Nikopolidis Stats | Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ "ΠΑΙΚΤΗΣ ΤΟΥ ΗΡΑΚΛΗ Ο ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΔΗΣ". FC Iraklis (in Greek). 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ "Nikopolidis Selected 71st Overall in MLS SuperDraft". guhoyas.com. 11 January 2022.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Sign Goalkeeper Giannis Nikopolidis". newyorkredbulls.com. 2 March 2022.
- ^ "Inside the 18: Nikopolidis to Start in Net for Red Bulls II". newyorkredbulls.com. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ "Match Recap: NYRB II Defeats Indy Eleven, 1-0, Behind Rafanello's Second Half Goal". newyorkredbulls.com. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ Haley, Ross (16 January 2023). "Red Bulls Paper Revue: January 16, 2023". Once A Metro. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Έναρξη συνεργασίας με Γιάννη Νικοπολίδη". ΠΑΕ ΠΑΣ Λαμία 1964 (in Greek). 12 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Apollon Paralimniou vs Lamia, Cup on Wed, Jan 18, 2023, 12:00 UTC". FotMob. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
External links
- Giannis Nikopolidis at Soccerway (archive)