Nikos Kounenakis
South African footballer
South Africa
Centre-back
Nikos Kounenakis: profile
Nikos Kounenakis (born 3 February 1978 in Gqeberha, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a centre-back.
Kounenakis's senior club career began in 1994 at OFI Crete F.C.. He played for 5 clubs in 5 countries between 1994 and 2010. His most appearances came at OFI Crete F.C. (2003–2009), where he made 104 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 160 appearances and 4 goals.
Gqeberha has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Ronwen Williams, Elrio van Heerden and Kermit Erasmus.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1994–2010 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Greece, Belgium, Netherlands, Cyprus and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (4 in 160)
- Latest move
- Sporting Kansas City (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Youssef El-Arabi, Devis Epassy and Adama Traoré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1999 |  OFI Crete F.C. |
Super League Greece | 39 | 0 |
| 1999–2001 |  R.S.C. Anderlecht |
Belgian Pro League | 0 | 0 |
| 2001–2003 | Roda JC Kerkrade | Eerste Divisie | 0 | 0 |
| 2003–2009 | OFI Crete F.C. |
Super League Greece | 104 | 4 |
| 2009–2010 |  Aris Limassol F.C. |
Cypriot First Division | 17 | 0 |
| 2010 |  Sporting Kansas City |
Major League Soccer | 0 | – |
| Total | 160 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Nikos Kounenakis?
Nikos Kounenakis was born on 3 February 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Nikos Kounenakis born?
Nikos Kounenakis was born in Gqeberha, South Africa.
Which clubs has Nikos Kounenakis played for?
Nikos Kounenakis's recorded clubs are OFI Crete F.C., R.S.C. Anderlecht, Roda JC Kerkrade, Aris Limassol F.C. and Sporting Kansas City.
What position does Nikos Kounenakis play?
Nikos Kounenakis played as a centre-back.
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