AEK and Greek football are mourning: the great Kostas Nestoridis has “gone”

Condolences to her family AEK and the whole of Greek football. THE Costas Nestoridis passed away at the age of 93.

He was one of the top players in the annals of Greece, leaving his mark on the history of the “Union”, which he faithfully followed despite the health problems he had in recent years. In fact, he experienced the joy of entering the team’s new stadium and celebrating the last double with her.

Draminos, who also played for Panionio, Hellas Moschato and Hellas Melbourne, won a championship and a Cup with AEK, while he was also 17 times international with the National team.

His legend will live on forever, with his image imprinted in one of the corners of the Opap Arena.

AEK’s announcement:

The AEK family and Greek football mourn the loss of one of the greatest figures in the history of the sport in our country. Kostas Nestoridis passed away at the age of 93, having struggled with serious health problems for the last time.

One of the leaders in the history of AEK, a legend of Greek football who “marked” an entire era, left for his last journey, plunging into sadness all those who managed to witness his footballing greatness, but also the younger ones who grew up with his myth.

Kostas Nestoridis was one of the greatest virtuosos who appeared on our courts. He was originally from Pontus and was born on March 15, 1930 in Drama, but during the years of occupation he followed his family to Athens. At the age of 15, he joined the Greek club Moschatos and in the late 40s he found himself in Panionios.

In 1955 it was time to transfer to AEK. He preferred AEK because of its refugee origin, but the management of Panioni refused to grant him. Thus, according to the regulations in force at the time, he came to the “Union” with a “two-year ban”. Until 1957 he only participated in friendly matches, but from the period 1957-58 he was now free to compete in AEK and in official matches.

Until 1965, in matches of the Athens Championship, Greek Championship and Cup and European Cups, he scored a total of 228 goals, of which 141 were in the First National Team. In the 1958-59 season, he won for the first time the title of top scorer in the Greek Championship with 21 goals in 18 matches. This was followed by the establishment of the First National Team, where he was the top scorer in the first four seasons (1959-63) with 33, 27, 29 and 24 goals respectively. In other words, he was the top scorer in five consecutive Championships!

He had once scored a “five-pointer” (with Iraklis 5-0 in 1963), a “frame” and twelve hat-tricks, while the goals he scored with corner kicks have remained unforgettable! He was the goal man who was recognized and adored by the fans for his achievements even many decades after the end of his football career.

His top moment was winning the championship from AEK in 1963, the team’s first post-war title and the first at A National level. He left AEK in 1966 and later, as a coach, sat on their bench in 15 Championship matches in 1983 and 1984.

Kostas Nestoridis takes with him the love and recognition of all of us. PAE AEK expresses its sincere condolences to the relatives of the deceased and participates in their mourning.