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Nikopolidis with Olympiacos in 2008. Soon after being instrumental in UEFA Euro 2004 helping Greece to lift the trophy, Nikopolidis joined Olympiacos, making an immediate impact for his once rival team.
Antonis Nikopolidis former footballer from Greece Goalkeeper last club: Olympiacos Piraeus * Jan 14, 1971 in Arta, Greece.
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6 days ago · Antonis Nikopolidis is something of a football cult hero. The former goalkeeper became world-famous during Greece's shock victory at Euro 2004, but seems to have an ambiguous relationship with his country.
May 28, 2004 · The saga concerning the future of Panathinaikos FC goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis has ended with the Greek international goalkeeper leaving the newly crowned champions and joining the club they...
Jun 21, 2012 · The former Olympiacos FC and Panathinaikos FC man answered your tweets and told UEFA.com that Greece's tight defence and ability to counterattack quickly will be crucial...
Just before UEFA Euro 2004, rumours were circulating that Nikopolidis had been approached by arch-rivals Olympiacos. It was discovered later that he had signed an agreement just before the tournament begun earning him €600K per year for three years.
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He played both in Panathinaikos, as well as Olympiacos, and has served as a captain for both clubs, winning several titles with both. The highlight of his career was winning the UEFA European Championship for Greece at Euro 2004.
