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Apostolos "Akis" Mantzios (Greek: Απόστολος "Άκης" Μάντζιος; born 21 October 1969) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is the current manager of Super League 1 club Lamia.
Playing career
When he was 22 years, he went to Panionios from AO Kifissia. Soon he won a place in the starting lineup of his new club, where he remained for 8 consecutive years. Mantzios won the Greek Football Cup with Panionios in 1998. In the summer of 1998, he moved to Aris and two years later he moved to Ionikos. For the season 2001-02, he returned to Panionios, where he stopped his career two years later.
Career statistics
| Seasons | Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| until 1991 | AO Kifissia | Delta Ethniki | |
| 1991–92 | Panionios | 21 | 0 |
| 1992–93 | Panionios | Beta Ethniki | |
| 1993–94 | Panionios | 27 | 0 |
| 1994–95 | Panionios | 22 | 1 |
| 1995–96 | Panionios | 23 | 0 |
| 1996–97 | Panionios | Beta Ethniki | |
| 1997–98 | Panionios | 23 | 2 |
| 1998–99 | Aris | 26 | 2 |
| 1999–2000 | Aris | 13 | 2 |
| 2000–01 | Ionikos | 21 | 0 |
| 2001–02 | Panionios | 20 | 2 |
| 2002–03 | Panionios | 23 | 2 |
Managerial career
He started his managerial career from the youth teams of Panionios. At the season 2008–09, he became the manager of AO Haidari. The following year, he returned to Panionios, as a member of the coaching team. In January 2011, he became the coach of Thrasyvoulos. During the season 2011–12, he was the coach of Panioniosand the next season the coach of Kerkyra.
Honours
As a player
- Panionios
- Greek Cup: 1998