Kostas Negrepontis

Kostas Negrepontis — Biography

Kostas Negrepontis (Greek: Κώστας Νεγρεπόντης; 31 October 1897 – 19 February 1973) was a Greek footballer who played as a forward in the 1920s and 1930s and a later manager. He was regarded as a technically skilled forward noted for his football intelligence and shooting ability. Negrepontis was widely respected by both supporters and opponents and remained a respected figure within Greek football. Contemporary accounts frequently referred with admiration about "Negro", as was his nickname. Negrepontis played an important role in the early development of Greek football. He contributed both as a footballer and later as a manager, while he served as an instructor for prospective managers. He was distinguished for his passion and dedication to the development of Greek football, especially through his long association with AEK Athens.