How many caps did Nikos Machlas win for Greece?

Nikos Machlas won 61 caps for Greece, scoring 18 goals.

Which clubs did Nikos Machlas play for?

OFI Crete (1990–1996), SBV Vitesse (1996–1999), AFC Ajax (1999–2003), Sevilla (2002–2003), G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (2003–2004), G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis (2003–2004), OFI Crete (2004–2006), APOEL (2006–2008).

Where does Nikos Machlas rank among Greece's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Nikos Machlas #17 of Greece's 33 greatest players of all time.

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17 / Greece · 1993–2002

Nikos Machlas

ST finisherleader

Caps · Greece

Goals · Greece

Life

1973

Clubs

OFI Crete, SBV Vitesse, AFC Ajax

#17

Editorial rank of 33 for Greece

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The Dutch Eredivisie top scorer in 1998, he was a prolific striker and powerful presence for Vitesse and Ajax, representing Greece with distinction. Career record: 61 caps and 18 goals for Greece; club career at OFI Crete, SBV Vitesse, AFC Ajax.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q353059

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Career record

1990–1996	OFI Crete
1996–1999	SBV Vitesse
1999–2003	AFC Ajax
2002–2003	Sevilla
2003–2004	G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis
2003–2004	G.S. Iraklis Thessalonikis
2004–2006	OFI Crete
2006–2008	APOEL
Greece	61 caps, 18 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Greece checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Greece checked 4 October 2026

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Around Machlas in the almanac

One rank above: Nikos Anastopoulos at #16.

One rank below: Theofanis Gekas at #18.

Greece's editorial top five: Mimis Domazos · Theodoros Zagorakis · Giorgos Karagounis · Vasilis Hatzipanagis · Antonis Nikopolidis.

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