Akis Kallinikidis
Greek basketball player
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Avraam "Akis" Kallinikidis (born 1977, in Greece) is a Greek former professional basketball player. He is 1.97 m (6 ft 5 3⁄4 in) tall. He can play at both the small forward and power forward positions.
| AEK Athens | |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant team manager |
| League | GBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 8, 1977 Athens, Greece |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5.75 in (1.97 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1995–2024 |
| Career history | |
| 1995 | Panellinios |
| 1995–1996 | Tifonas |
| 1996–1999 | Aigaleo |
| 1999 | Aura Basket |
| 1999–2009 | Aigaleo |
| 2009–2011 | AEK Athens |
| 2011–2014 | Rethymno Aegean |
| 2014–2016 | Arkadikos |
| 2016–2017 | Holargos |
| 2017–2019 | Aigaleo |
| 2019–2021 | Oiakas Nafpliou |
| 2021–2024 | Neaniki Estia Megaridas |
Professional career
Kallinikidis began his professional career with Aigaleo. After playing with Egaleo for 13 years, he moved to AEK Athens in 2009.[1] In 2014, he signed with Arkadikos.[2] In 2016, he joined Holargos of the Greek A2 League.
On April 27, 2024, Kallinikidis announced his retirement at the age of 46, after being a pro for 29 years.[3]
Executive career
On July 19, 2024, Kallinikidis began a career working as a basketball executive, when he became the team manager of Mykonos.[4]
On Hult 25, 2025, he moved to AEK Athens as an assistant team manager.[5]
