Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has set his sights on bringing Sotiris Ninis to Old Trafford come the end of season and here’s a look at why, with all you need to know about this Greek Wizard.
Full Name: Sotiris Ninis
Date of Birth: 3 April 1990
Place of Birth: Albania
Height: 5ft 8 in
Position: Attacking midfielder / Right Winger
Club: Panathiniakos
Greek International : 8 apps 1 goal
Ninis began his apprenticeship at Apollon Smyrnis Academy before moving to the Panathiniakos Academy in 2003.
Ninis was hit with numerous injuries in the 2007-08 season and it was thought the reason behind those injuries was he played too many games at youth level. (Burn- out)
The 2008-09 season saw Ninis establish himself as a first team regular at Panathiniakos and he has now amassed 64 appearances scoring 6 goals so far for his current club. Watch his best goal below.
Ninis made his International debut in a 2-0 win against Cyprus where he scored the opening goal after five minutes becoming the youngest Greek player to score at Senior International level at the age of 18 years and 46 days.
In 2007 Ninis became the youngest player to appear for a Greek club in European competition against RC Lens.
In December 2007 he became the youngest player to win the Young Player of the Year in Greece.
Ninis also became the youngest ever player to captain Panathiniakos at the age of 18 years and 125 days.
His Club Honours include: Greece Super League 2009-10 and the Greek Cup 2009-10
