Nikomachos Stavropoulos

Nikomachos Franklin Stavropoulos (born 16 March 1994) is a fictional Greek professional football player who plays as a defender for 3F 1st Tier club Charioteers. He serves as the club's captain.

Stavropoulos was one of the Golden Boys of '07, and was officially named as captain of the Charioteers in 2011 following their split from the Thunderbirds. He graduated the 3F Youth System in 2007, the first graduating class.

Youth career
Stavropoulos played four seasons with the Thunderbirds, from 2007 to 2011, at which point he was selected by Alexander Fosstentraitor to accompany him to the Thunderbirds offspring club, the Charioteers.

2014-15 Season
Following the official beginning of the 3F League in 2014, Stavropoulos participated in the league's debut game against the Wyvern Riders. It was a night to forget for Stavropoulos, as he scored the own goal that eventually cost the Charioteers the match in a 2-3 loss.

Stavropoulos struggled to find the imperious form he had displayed in his days before the league. Many criticized him for not being able to handle the pressure of a competitive league. He somewhat turned his form around however, scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot against the Stealth on matchday 5. On matchday 14, Stavropoulos scored a late equalizer against the Jabbawockeez in a thrilling 3-3 draw. He scored again from the spot the following match in an 8-2 demolition of the Ravens. He provided the assist for Marco Jiménez on the final day against the Pink Nightmare that clinched the title for the Charioteers, after making a surging run forward from his own half.

Stavropoulos was named as a center back in the 2014-15 3F League Team of the Season, his first nomination.

2015-16 Season
Stavropoulos showed that he had no intention of letting his past performances affect his play, scoring in the first game of the season against the Wyvern Riders. He grabbed his second goal of the season in a 9-0 rout of local rivals the Knights. He assisted Marco Jiménez's goal in a 2-1 win over the Ravens. He was again listed as a defender in the 2015-16 3F 1st Tier Team of the Season, his second nomination.

Style of play
One of the strongest players in the game, Stavropoulos is renowned for his ability to make tackles as well as the aerial threat he poses. Most of his goals come from headers off of set pieces, namely corner kicks. Stavropoulos also has a tendency to carry the ball out of his defense and past the halfway line, especially late on in games that his team desperately need to score.

Personal life
Stavropoulos has two brothers, Bob and Larry, who both play amateur football.

Career statistics

 * As of 1 July 2016