Nikos Kostakis ( el, Νίκος Κωστάκης, born 16 February 1973) is a Greek professional

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, currently playing for Thrasivoulos Filis F.C. in the Greek second division. Before Kostakis joined the club, he played for Akratitos, joining in 2004 from GS Neos Panionios, and having previously played for

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, Ethnikos Asteras and APO Panargeiakos from 1991 through 2000. Kostakis has never, throughout his long career, been the first choice goalkeeper at any of his clubs. In his first year at Akratitos he played 25 games, the most he has played in one year at any point in his career, although currently he is second choice to the former

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1973 births Living people Footballers from Athens Greek footballers Ethnikos Asteras F.C. players Panionios F.C. players A.P.O. Akratitos Ano Liosia players Thrasyvoulos F.C. players Association football goalkeepers {{Greece-footy-goalkeeper-stub