Giannis Nikopolidis
Giannis Nikopolidis (Greek: Γιάννης Νικοπολίδης; born 8 December 2000) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for New York Red Bulls II in the USL Championship.
| 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 | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | New York Red Bulls II | ||
| Number | 71 | ||
| 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 | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2016–2017 | Greece U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Greece U19 | 5 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 March 2022 | |||
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]
Personal life
Nikopolidis is the son of former Greece national football team goalkeeper and UEFA Euro 2004 champion, Antonios Nikopolidis.
References
- "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.
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