Kleanthis Vikelidis

Soccer Player

Birthday October 23, 1916

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Thessaloniki, Greece

DEATH DATE Nov 4, 1988 (72)

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About

Footballer who was nicknamed the "Macedonian Tank"; spent his entire career with Aris Thessaloniki F.C. from 1933 until 1949.

Before Fame

He helped Aris win the Greek Championship in 1932 and 1946.

Trivia

He played for the Greek national team from 1936 until 1948, receiving seven caps and scoring four goals.

Family Life

His two older brothers, Kostas and Nikiforos, also played for Aris.

Associated With

He lived to see such players as Ioannis Kyrastas carry on his generation's legacy.