Nikos Pourtoulidis (Greek: Νίκος Πουρτουλίδης; born 7 October 1983) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.[1]

Career

Pourtoulidis started his career at Nea Karvali from where he signed his first professional contract at AEK in 2002, where he stayed for one and a half season.[2] He only appeared for the club in 4 Greek Cup matches before he was loaned out to Thrasyvoulos.[2] He stayed with Thrasyvoulos for two and a half years totalling 69 appearances and 13 goals.[2] Pourtoulidis previously played for Asteras Tripolis in the Greek Super League.[3] Pourtoulidis signed for Kalamata in 2008.[4]

In June 2010 he signed an annual contract for Pierikos.[5] Although he suffered a torn cruciate ligament ending the 2010–11 season, he signed a contract extension for one more year.[6] On 27 August 2012 Pourtoulidis signed for Niki Volos.[7] In 2013, he signed for Football League club Iraklis.[8] He made his league debut for Iraklis in an away match against Kavala.[9] He scored his first goal for the club to help the club achieve a 3–1 home win against Anagennisi Karditsa.[10] For his performance in the season, he was named as Football League North Group's best player.[11]

On 15 July 2016, he signed a year contract with Apollon Smyrnis for an undisclosed fee.[12] On 30 January 2017, after the arrival of Christian Obodo, Portoulidis left the club by mutual consent.[13] A day later, he signed with Football League club OFI, aiming to help the club to be promoted to the Super League.[14]

Honours

Asteras Tripolis

References

  1. ^ Ποδοσφαιριστής του ΗΡΑΚΛΗ ο Πουρτουλίδης (in Greek). Iraklis F.C. Archived from the original on 15 July 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Ποιος είναι ο Νίκος Πουρτουλίδης". aelole.gr (in Greek).
  3. ^ "Stats Centre: Nikos Pourtoulidis Facts". Guardian. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
  4. ^ Καλαματιανός ο Πουρτουλίδης. sport24.gr (in Greek). 13 August 2008.
  5. ^ Πήρε Πουρτουλίδη και Χατζή ο Πιερικός. gazzetta.gr (in Greek). 25 June 2010.
  6. ^ Ανανέωσε με Πουρτουλίδη ο Πιερικός. sporfm.gr (in Greek). 5 July 2011.
  7. ^ Και Πουρτουλίδης στη Νίκη Βόλου. a-sports.gr (in Greek). 27 August 2012.
  8. ^ Στον Ηρακλή ο Πουρτουλίδης. sport-fm.gr (in Greek). 12 July 2013.
  9. ^ Τραγικός αμυντικά Ηρακλής απογοήτευσε στην Καβάλα. bluearena.gr (in Greek). 30 September 2013.
  10. ^ Νίκησε και πάτησε τετράδα…. bluearena.gr (in Greek). 15 December 2013.
  11. ^ Ανάμεσα στους κορυφαίους της χρονιάς οι Πουρτουλίδης και Τσιλιανίδης. bluearena.gr (in Greek). 2 February 2015.
  12. ^ Και Πουρτουλίδης επίσημα στον Απόλλωνα Σμύρνης. gazzetta.gr (in Greek). 15 July 2016.
  13. ^ Τέλος ο Πουρτουλίδης από τον Απόλλωνα. sport-fm.gr (in Greek). 30 January 2017.
  14. ^ Στον ΟΦΗ ο Πουρτουλίδης. sport24.gr (in Greek). 31 January 2017.
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