| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nikakis Kantzilieris (Νικάκης Καντζηλιέρης) | ||
| Date of birth | 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Nicosia, Cyprus | ||
| Playing position | Right Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1961-1972 | APOEL FC | -- | (27) |
| National team | |||
| Cyprus | 8 | (1) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Nikakis Kantzilieris (Greek: Νικάκης Καντζηλιέρης), who was born in 1943, is a former Cypriot football player.[1] He began his football career at Othellos Athienou but he became famous playing for APOEL FC. Nikakis was known for his speed and his acuteness. He had not been a great scorer but his abilities made him a serious threat for his opponents. Playing for APOEL FC, he won the Cypriot Championship in 1965 and the Cypriot Cup in 1963, 1968 and 1969.