Panny Nikas

Panagiotis Nikas
Born	Panagiotis Nikas (1988-07-27) July 27, 1988 Australia
Other names	Panny Nikas
Occupation	Soccer player (retired)
Years active	2008–2016
Known for	Playing for Central Coast Mariners FC, North Queensland Fury FC, Sutherland Sharks FC, Sydney United 58 FC; Australian beach soccer squad member (2013)
Notable work	National Premier Leagues NSW Player of the Season 2013; A-League National Youth League Player of the Year 2009–10

Panagiotis "Panny" Nikas (born 27 July 1988) is a retired Australian soccer athlete, recognized for his contributions to A-League teams Central Coast Mariners FC and North Queensland Fury FC. Additionally, he represented the Australian beach soccer squad in 2013.

Nikas achieved two National Premier Leagues NSW championships with Sutherland Sharks FC in 2009 and Sydney United 58 in 2016, alongside securing Waratah Cup titles in both 2015 and 2016. His individual accolades include being awarded the National Premier Leagues NSW Player of the Season in 2013 and earning the Central Coast Mariners Youth Player of the Season honor in 2010.

Penrith Nepean United

During the 2008 season, Nikas featured in 13 matches for Penrith Nepean United, contributing three goals.

Sutherland Sharks

In 2009, Nikas signed with Sutherland Sharks, where he played 25 games and scored 14 goals. This period also saw him selected for the TeleChoice team and invited to train with the NSW Premier League All-Star squad of that year.

Central Coast Mariners

Nikas joined Central Coast Mariners ahead of the 2009–2010 campaign, mainly competing in the National Youth League. He made his senior team debut as a substitute during a 2–0 home defeat to Wellington Phoenix on 31 December 2009. His performances earned him the title of National Youth League Player of the Season for 2009/10.

Despite demonstrating strong form, Nikas was released by the Mariners on 23 March 2010.

Return to Sutherland Sharks

Following his departure from Central Coast Mariners, Nikas rejoined Sutherland Sharks in 2010, making nine appearances and netting four goals before returning to the A-League.

North Queensland Fury

In July 2010, Nikas signed with A-League outfit North Queensland Fury, marking his debut in a narrow 2–3 loss to Melbourne Heart.

Second spell at Sutherland

After North Queensland Fury ceased operations, Nikas went back to play for Sutherland Sharks during the 2011 NSW Premier League season.

In 2015, he transferred to NPL NSW side Sydney United 58 FC, scoring eight league goals across 19 matches as the club finished seventh. He also recorded two goals in the Round of 32 victory over South Hobart FC in the 2015 FFA Cup. The following year, Nikas impressively tallied 18 league goals from midfield, playing a key role in Sydney United 58's premiership triumph.

A-League career statistics

(Accurate as of 16 February 2011)

Club	Season	League			Cup			Asia			Total
		Apps	Goals	Assists	Apps	Goals	Assists	Apps	Goals	Assists	Apps	Goals	Assists
Central Coast Mariners	2009–10	3	0	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	0	0
North Queensland Fury	2010–11	18	1	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	18	1	0
Total		21	1	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	21	1	0

Honours

Sutherland Sharks:

• NSW Premier League: 2009

Sydney United 58:

• National Premier Leagues: 2016
• Waratah Cup: 2015, 2016

Individual achievements

• A-League National Youth League Player of the Year: 2009–10
• National Premier Leagues NSW Player of the Year: 2013
• National Premier Leagues NSW Golden Boot: 2013

External links

• Profile at Central Coast Mariners