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Wellington Olympic Pelates 
Full name Wellington Olympic AFC Nickname(s) The Greeks Founded 1953 as Apollon AFC Ground Newtown Park
(Capacity: 4000)Chairman George Neonakis Manager Craig Hopkins League Central Premier League 2011 5th 
Home coloursAway coloursWellington Olympic AFC is an semi-professional association football (soccer) club in Wellington, New Zealand. The club's premier team competes in the Central Premier League and won the Chatham Cup in 2009.
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Club history
The club was formed in 1953 by Greek immigrants as Apollon AFC and is commonly known as 'The Greeks'. The club changed its name to Christian Youth FC in 1958, and became Wellington Olympic in 1983. The local Greek community continues to be the basis of the club's support and a significant number of players are of Greek heritage.
Season(s) Achievement 1970 Joined the Central Region League (Division Two) 1991 Promoted to the Premier Division 1993 6th in the National League 1999 10th in the newly revamped North Island League 2000–2004 Competed in the Capital Premier Division 2005 2nd in the Central Premier League 2006 4th in the Central Premier League 2009 Winner of 2009 Chatham Cup Central League Runner Up
2010 Club Team of the Year (2009) - Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards 2010 League Records
Most Appearances
- Harry Kotsapas, 338 games, 1973–1993
- Nick Halikias, 320 games, 1975–1993
- Alkis Ioannou, 251 games, 1975–1992
- Chris Christie, 229 games, 1977–2002
- Spiros Androutsos, 227 games, 1972–1995
Most Goals in a Season
- Geoff Brown, 35 goals, 2004
Most Goals Top 5 Overall
- Harry Kotsapas, 126 goals, 1973–1993
- Chris Christie, 94 goals, 1977–2002
- Imre Foldi, 78 goals, 1990–1999
- Spiros Androutsos, 75 goals, 1972–1995
- Geoff Brown, 58 goals, 2004–2006
Players 2011 Season
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player 1 
GK Nicholas van Hattum 3 DF Scott Robson 4 DF Jamie O'Connor 6 DF Raf de Gregorio 9 DF Barry Lewis 12 DF Ryan Edwards 14 DF Paul Kothroulas 15 DF John Carras 20 DF Abraham McPherson 16 
DF Diego Soares de Carvalho 7 MF Mikey Halikias 5 MF Enrico Meirelles No. Position Player 8 
MF Hicham Kamri 10 MF Jimmy Haidakis 13 MF Chaz Lawrence 22 MF Matheus De-cnop 17 MF Johnny Gerondis 22 MF Daniel Minshull 23 MF John Brooks 11 FW Miroslav Malivuk 18 
FW Jared Curtis 19 FW Adam Church 21 FW Anthony Neonakis Notable players
- Leo Bertos - ( Possibly the most well-known player to come out of the club in recent years. Signed professional terms with Barnsley FC in England before spells with Rochdale FC, Worksop Town FC and then Perth Glory before signing with local professional team Wellington Phoenix FC in 2008. Represented New Zealand at the 2010 World Cup. )
- Kosta Barbarouses - ( Now with Alania Vladikavkaz. Formerly with Wellington Phoenix FC )
- Jeremy Christie - ( Now with FC Tampa Bay. Represented New Zealand at the 2010 World Cup. )
- Simon Elliott - ( Represented New Zealand at the 2010 World Cup. )
- Raf de Gregorio
External links
Lower Hutt City · Miramar Rangers · Napier City Rovers · Olympic · Palmerston North Marist · Petone · Tawa AFC · Maycenvale United · Wairarapa United · Western Suburbs
Associate Member Clubs Supporting Clubs Eastbourne · Kapiti Coast United · Naenae · Porirua City · Seatoun · Stokes Valley · Victoria University AFC · Waikanae · Wainuiomata · Wellington Marist · Brooklyn Northern UnitedCategories:- Wellington association football clubs
- Greek diaspora
- Sport in Wellington City
- Association football clubs established in 1953
- New Zealand association football club stubs
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