Dean Anastasiadis (born 6 June 1970 in Melbourne,

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) is a former Australian football (soccer) player.

Biography

A goalkeeper, he played for many years at a variety of clubs in the

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. This included being part of the 2000–01 championship side at Wollongong Wolves, and the 1997–98 Grand Final runner up Carlton SC side, of whom he is also the games record holder. On both occasions he played and was scored against by his brother John Anastasiadis. He retired at the end of 2008. Since then Anastasiadis has been coaching in the Victorian Premier League, and various State levels specializing in goalkeeper training. He also completed his Level B AFC/FFA outfield coaching diploma and Level 1 AFC/FFA goalkeeper licence. He is currently the goalkeeper coach with Melbourne Victory FC.

Honours

Club

South Melbourne FC

VPL Championship: 2006 Dockerty Cup: 1993, 1995 NSL Cup: 1995/96 Hellenic Cup: 2007

Wollongong Wolves

Championship: 2000–01

Personal honours

* Victorian Premier League Goalkeeper of the Year: 2005, 2006

External links

Aussie Footballers
Anastasiadis to Arcaba {{DEFAULTSORT:Anastasiadis, Dean 1970 births Living people Australian soccer players Soccer players from Melbourne Australian people of Greek descent Association football goalkeepers Australia international soccer players National Soccer League (Australia) players Carlton S.C. players Port Melbourne SC players South Melbourne FC players Wollongong Wolves FC players Collingwood Warriors S.C. players 2002 OFC Nations Cup players