Alex Epakis
Australian soccer manager
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Alexander Epakis is an Australian soccer manager who currently is currently the head coach of the Young Matildas.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 March 1991 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| Sydney University | |||
| University of NSW | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| Sydney FC Youth (Assistant coach) | |||
| 2017–2018 | Canberra United (Assistant coach) | ||
| 2018–2020 | Sydney University | ||
| 2020–2024 | Perth Glory (Women) | ||
| 2025– | Australia (Women) U-20 | ||
Early life
Epakis started playing football at the age of thirteen.[2]
Playing career
Epakis played soccer in the National Premier Leagues NSW.[3]
Managerial career
Epakis has been the youngest Australian manager to obtain a FFA A Licence.[4] He also holds a Masters of Coaching degree.[5] Epakis started his managerial career with Australian second-tier side Sydney University, helping them win the league.[6][7] Previously, he worked as a youth manager.[8] After that, he was appointed manager of Australian top flight side Perth Glory's women's team.[9][10]
Epakis joined the coaching staff for the Philippines women's national football team during their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup campaign, serving as a scout and analyst working under Alen Stajcic.[11][12]
In August 2023, the Perth Glory confirmed that Epakis' contract would be extended a further two seasons until 2025.[13]
In June 2024, the club announced Epakis' departure for personal reasons.[14]
Epakis was announced as the head coach of the Young Matildas on 10 March 2025, alongside his role as Technical Adviser for Football NSW Girl’s Youth Development.[1]
Personal life
Epakis is of Greek descent.[15]
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