Okkarides Stelios

Apoel FC and Cyprus National Team

Okkarides is a versatile right-footed defender that can play equally well both in the center and right side of the defense line. In many occasions Okkarides has been used as defensive midfielder.

Okkarides is a product of APOEL Nicosia academies who progressed from the youth levels to the first team squad. His main characteristics are his speed, passion and aggressiveness in the field. Stelios made his debut with APOEL FC in 1997 at the age of nineteen. In the following year he was given on loan to a Doxa Katokopias where he helped them considerably to retain their position in first division of the Cyprus League. During his staying in Doxa, Stelios “matured” as a player and his outstanding performance made APOEL FC to call him back and re-join their team.Since then Stelios has been a regular for the APOEL FC and Cyprus National team.

With APOEL Nicosia, Okkarides 2 Championships, 1 Cup and 1 Super Cup shield.

Full name

Okkarides Stelios

Date of birth

15 November 1977

Nationality

Cypriot

 Height

1.80 cm

 Weight

73 Kg

Current Club:

APOEL Nicosia FC

Position:

Defender

Squad/Team No.:

6

Date joined:

30th June 2001

Appearances

89

Goals

4

Previous club

Doxa Katokopia (loan)

Date joined

30th June 1998

Appearances

46

Goals

2

Previous club

APOEL Nicosia FC

Date joined

30th June 1997

Appearances

8

Goals

1

Career Achievements / Honours:

Cyprus League Championships (2002,2004)
Cyprus Cup (1997)
Cyprus Super Cup (2002)

International
Level

21 Appearances with Cyprus National Team