John Spanos

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John Spanos
Personal information
Date of birth (1961-01-04) 4 January 1961 (age 63)
Place of birth Leeds, England
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
Ascot
1977 Morley-Windmills
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1978 Adelaide City 0 (0)
1980–1982 Sydney City 84 (8)
1983 Heidelberg United 30 (0)
1984 Marconi Stallions 23 (0)
1985 Blacktown City 5 (0)
1989–1993 Port Adelaide ? (?)
1994 Adelaide Cobras 7 (0)
International career
1979 Australia U20 ? (?)
1980 Australia 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Spanos (born 4 January 1961) is an Australian former soccer player who played in the National Soccer League.

Early life and family

Spanos was born in Leeds, England. His grandfather had emigrated to England from Greece.[1]

Playing career

Club career

Spanos played junior football for Ascot and Morley-Windmills before stints with Sydney City, Heidelberg United, Marconi and Blacktown City in the National Soccer League.[2][3][4]

International career

Spanos made one appearance for Australia against Indonesia in 1980.[2][3][5]

References

  1. ^ Curran, Brian (21 March 1980). "Brotherly boost for City player". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 29. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Spanos, John". Australian Player Database. OzFootball. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  3. ^ a b "John Spanos". Footballwa.net. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  4. ^ Goodwin, Dorothy (9 November 1980). "'Grover' Spanos hits the big-time". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 88. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  5. ^ Howe, Andrew (2008). "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps and Captains" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
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