Nicos Papavassiliou
| Date of birth | 31 August 1970 |
| Place of birth | Cyprus |
| Nationality | Cypriat |
| Weight | 64 kg |
| Height | 1.73 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Kevin Keegan's determined efforts were rewarded when he clinched Nicos' signature shortly before United's first Premiership season. After an encouraging start, the hardworking midfielder was injured in a reserve game then forced to return to Cyprus to complete his national service.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| OF Iraklion | 01 Jul 1993 | ||
| Anorthosis Famagusta | |||
| Newcastle United | 01 Jul 1993 | 30 Jun 1994 | |
| OF Iraklion | 01 Jul 1994 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-94 | Newcastle United | Premier League | 7 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Anorthosis Famagusta | UEFA Champions League | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Olympiakos Nicosia | UEFA Cup | 1 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2000 | Anderlecht v Anorthosis Famagusta | L | 4-2 | UEFA Champions League | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 02 Aug 2000 | Anorthosis Famagusta v Anderlecht | D |
0-0 Agg: 2-4 |
UEFA Champions League | 2nd round 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-91 | Cyprus | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Cyprus | UEFA European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Cyprus | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | Cyprus | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Cyprus | FIFA World Cup | 6 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Cyprus | International Friendly | 4 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Cyprus | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Cyprus | UEFA European Championship | 1 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Cyprus | International Friendly | 4 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Cyprus | UEFA European Championship | 1 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Cyprus | Cyprus Tournament | 2 | 1 |
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| 1996-97 | Cyprus | FIFA World Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Cyprus | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Cyprus | FIFA World Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 1997-98 | Cyprus | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Cyprus | Cyprus Tournament | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Cyprus | UEFA European Championship | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 1990 | Cyprus v Italy | L | 0-4 | UEFA European Championship | Group 3 |
| 27 Feb 1991 | Cyprus v Greece | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 17 Apr 1991 | Cyprus v Greece | W | 1-0 | UEFA U21 | Group |
| 25 Mar 1992 | Cyprus v Greece | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 22 Apr 1992 | Belgium v Cyprus | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 17 Jun 1992 | Faroe Islands v Cyprus | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 02 Sep 1992 | Greece v Cyprus | W | 2-3 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Oct 1992 | Cyprus v Malta | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 14 Oct 1992 | Cyprus v Wales | L | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 18 Nov 1992 | Cyprus v Slovenia | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Nov 1992 | Cyprus v Romania | L | 1-4 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 01 Feb 1993 | Cyprus v Poland | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 13 Feb 1993 | Cyprus v Belgium | L | 0-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 24 Mar 1993 | Cyprus v Czechoslovakia | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 14 Apr 1993 | Romania v Cyprus | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 25 Apr 1993 | Cyprus v Faroe Islands | W | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 13 Oct 1993 | Wales v Cyprus | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 27 Oct 1993 | Czechoslovakia v Cyprus | L | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 4 |
| 26 Apr 1995 | Belgium v Cyprus | L | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 2 |
| 11 Oct 1995 | Cyprus v North Macedonia | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 2 |
| 15 Nov 1995 | Cyprus v Belgium | D | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 2 |
| 16 Jan 1996 | Lebanon v Cyprus | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 20 Feb 1996 | Cyprus v Estonia | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 12 Mar 1996 | Cyprus v Latvia | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Mar 1996 | Cyprus v Georgia | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 05 Jun 1996 | Iceland v Cyprus | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 14 Feb 1997 | Cyprus v Latvia | W | 2-0 | CYPRUS TOURNAMENT | |
| 15 Feb 1997 | Cyprus v Poland | L | 2-3 | CYPRUS TOURNAMENT | |
| 12 Mar 1997 | Cyprus v Greece | L | 0-4 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Mar 1997 | Cyprus v Russia | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
| 02 Apr 1997 | Bulgaria v Cyprus | L | 4-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
| 30 Apr 1997 | Israel v Cyprus | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
| 19 Aug 1997 | Greece v Cyprus | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Sep 1997 | Luxembourg v Cyprus | W | 1-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
| 11 Oct 1997 | Cyprus v Luxembourg | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 5 |
| 05 Feb 1999 | Cyprus v Finland | W | 2-1 | CYPRUS TOURNAMENT | 3rd place |
| 05 Sep 1999 | Cyprus v Israel | W | 3-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 08 Sep 1999 | Spain v Cyprus | L | 8-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.