Akis Mantzios

Apostolos "Akis" Mantzios (; born 21 October 1969) is a Greek professional football manager and former player who is currently in charge of the Cyprus national team.

Playing career When he was 22 years, Mantzios went to Panionios from AO Kifissia. Soon he won a place in the starting lineup of his new club, where he remained for eight consecutive years. Having become club captain under Giannis Kyrastas, Mantzios captained Panionios to victory in the Greek Football Cup in 1998, defeating Panathinaikos in the final. In the summer of 1998, he moved to Aris, and two years later he moved to Ionikos. In the summer of 2001, he returned to Panionios where he ended his career two years later.

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 Panionios and the next season the manager of Kerkyra.

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Honours As a player Panionios Greek Cup: 1997–98