Nikos Machlas
Machlas won the European Golden Boot in 1998, recognizing him as the top scorer in Europe.
In 1999, he transferred to AFC Ajax for a record fee of $8.6 million at the time.
Nikos Machlas is a celebrated Greek footballer known for his striking abilities.
Биография
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Nikos Machlas is a Greek former professional footballer, renowned for his role as a striker. He began his football journey at OFI Crete, making his debut in February 1991 against Panionios. Over six seasons, he developed his skills under the guidance of Dutch coach Eugène Gerards, establishing himself as a promising talent in Greek football.
Rise to Prominence
In 1996, Machlas made a significant move to the Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem. His first season was modest, scoring only 8 goals in 29 matches. However, he rebounded spectacularly in his second season, netting 34 goals in just 32 games, which earned him the prestigious European Golden Boot for the 1997–98 season. This remarkable performance caught the attention of bigger clubs, leading to his transfer to AFC Ajax in 1999 for a then-club record fee of $8.6 million.
Ajax and International Career
At Ajax, Machlas scored 38 goals in 74 league appearances over three seasons. Despite his contributions, he faced challenges with coaching changes and competition from younger strikers like Zlatan Ibrahimović. His tenure at Ajax included winning the Eredivisie and the KNVB Cup in the 2001–02 season. On the international stage, Machlas earned 61 caps for the Greece national team, scoring 18 goals, including a pivotal goal that helped Greece qualify for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Later Career and Legacy
After Ajax, Machlas played for several clubs, including Sevilla FC and APOEL, before retiring in 2008. His legacy includes being the Eredivisie top scorer in 1997–98 and winning multiple domestic titles with Ajax and APOEL. Machlas remains a celebrated figure in Greek football, known for his scoring prowess and contributions to the national team.
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Карьера и клубы
Machlas won 61 caps for the Greece national team and scored 18 goals. He also scored a crucial goal against Russia that led Greece to 1994 FIFA World Cup at only 20 years of age. He started each of Greece's group games in the USA though they lost all three, to Argentina, Nigeria and Bulgaria and failed to score a goal. He played his last game for Greece against Cyprus in May 2002.
International
Scores and results list Greece's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Machlas goal.
OFI Crete
Machlas began his career with OFI, where he made his debut in February 1991 against Panionios. He stayed at the club for six seasons. He had the Dutchman Eugène Gerards as a coach at OFI.
Vitesse
Machlas signed for Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem in 1996 from Greece. He scored a disappointing 8 goals in 29 games in his first season in the Eredivisie, but in his second season he scored 34 goals in just 32 games, a feat which earned him the European Golden Boot for the 1997–98 season. He scored 60 goals in 92 matches for Vitesse.
Ajax
Machlas joined Eredivisie giant Ajax Amsterdam in June 1999 for a then-club record $8.6 million. Despite netting 38 goals in 74 Eredivisie league games spread over three seasons, Machlas' goalscoring record was not deemed prolific enough for the demanding Ajax fans and coaching staff. The team went through a transition as poor results meant Machlas had to endure three coaches in as many years. His place as striker became threatened by coach Ronald Koeman's preference for the younger strikers Zlatan Ibrahimović and Mido. His 12 goals in the 2001–02 season were nevertheless important in the run toward the first league title for Ajax in four years. Ajax also won the KNVB Beker that season, meaning they achieved the "double". At the start of the 2002–03 season, Koeman made it clear to Machlas that there was no future for him anymore in the first team of Ajax and was thus relegated to training and playing matches with…
- Club
- AFC Ajax (1999–2003)
- Club
- OFI Crete F.C. (1990–1996)
- Club
- SBV Vitesse (1996–1999)
- Club
- APOEL F.C. (2006–2008)
- Club
- Sevilla FC (2002–2003)
- Club
- G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (men's association football) (2003–2004)
- Club
- Greece men's national football team (1993–2002)
- Club
- OFI Crete F.C. (2004–2006)
- Club
- G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (2003–2004)
- National team
- Greece
Наследие
Ajax
Eredivisie: 2001–02 KNVB Cup: 2001–02 APOEL
Cypriot First Division: 2006–07 Cypriot Cup: 2007–08 Individual
Eredivisie top scorer: 1997–98 European Golden Boot: 1998
Клубы
- OFI Crete F.C.1990–1996
- Greece men's national football team1993–2002
- SBV Vitesse1996–1999
- AFC Ajax1999–2003
- Sevilla FC2002–2003
- G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis2003–2004
- G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (men's association football)2003–2004
- OFI Crete F.C.2004–2006
- APOEL F.C.2006–2008
Играл вместе с
Aaron MokoenaAFC Ajax · 1999–2003- Abdel Malek El HasnaouiAFC Ajax · 2013–2015
Abdelhak NouriAFC Ajax · 2015–2017
Abdoulay KonkoSevilla FC · 2008–2011
Abiola DaudaSBV Vitesse · 2014–2016- Abubakari YakubuAFC Ajax · 1999–2005
- Abubakari YakubuSBV Vitesse · 2004–2005
- Abubakari YakubuSBV Vitesse · 2005–2009
- Adham El IdrissiAFC Ajax
Adil RamiSevilla FC · 2015–2017
Adilson dos SantosSevilla FC · 2000–2000- Adilson Tavares VarelaSevilla FC · 2008–2009
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Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Nikos Machlas is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a striker.
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