Chrysis Michael
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Chrysis Michael (born May 26, 1977 in Nicosia
, Cyprus
) is a Cypriot
football midfielder who currently plays for Enosis Neon Paralimni
in the Cypriot First Division
. He is also a member of the Cyprus national football team
.
in 1997 and stayed there until 2003, playing 139 league matches and scoring 25 goals.
On Summer of 2003 he signed with APOEL. He stayed in APOEL for 8 years (2003–2011), he became a captain, he played in 173 league matches and scored 33 goals. With APOEL he managed to win 4 Championships
, 2 Cups and 3 Super Cups.
He was the man who drove APOEL towards the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage
for first time in their history by scoring two goals against F.C. Copenhagen
in GSP Stadium for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. In that match, APOEL won 3-1 and oveturned the 1-0 win of F.C Copenhagen in the first game. Chrysis Michael appeared in five official 2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage
matches with APOEL.
APOEL supporters and people in Cyprus believe that he is the best transfer in modern history of APOEL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RjQLxmOndQ&feature=related.
It was announced on May 2011 that Chrysis Michael was released from the reigning champions of Cyprus, APOEL FC after serving the club for 8 years. The board of directors of APOEL FC have announced that for the football year 2011-2012 they are withdrawing the t-shirt with number 33 to honour, the club's ex captain. In an emotional moment Chrysis Michael was also honoured by APOEL ULTRAS in their fanclub where he stated ' I am proud to be a part of APOEL's history ' .
Later on summer of 2011 Chrysis signed with Enosis Neon Paralimni
a 2 years contract.
Nicosia
Nicosia from , known locally as Lefkosia , is the capital and largest city in Cyprus, as well as its main business center. Nicosia is the only divided capital in the world, with the southern and the northern portions divided by a Green Line...
, Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
) is a Cypriot
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
football midfielder who currently plays for Enosis Neon Paralimni
Enosis Neon Paralimni FC
Enosis Neon Paralimni is a Cypriot football team from Paralimni. Currently playing in the first division, it holds home games at the Paralimni Municipal Stadium "Tasos Marcou", which holds 5,800 people.-History:...
in the Cypriot First Division
Cypriot First Division
The Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
. He is also a member of the Cyprus national football team
Cyprus national football team
The Cyprus national football team represents Cyprus in association football and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association, the governing body for football in Cyprus. Cyprus' home ground is the GSP Stadium in Nicosia and the current coach is Nikos Nioplias...
.
Club career
Chrysis Michael started his career from AEL LimassolAEL Limassol
Athlitiki Enosi Lemesou , commonly known as AEL Limassol , is a Greek Cypriot multisport club based in the city of Limassol, the port of Cyprus....
in 1997 and stayed there until 2003, playing 139 league matches and scoring 25 goals.
On Summer of 2003 he signed with APOEL. He stayed in APOEL for 8 years (2003–2011), he became a captain, he played in 173 league matches and scored 33 goals. With APOEL he managed to win 4 Championships
Cypriot First Division
The Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
, 2 Cups and 3 Super Cups.
He was the man who drove APOEL towards the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage
2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage
The 2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage matches took place between 15 September and 9 December 2009. The draw for the eight groups took place on 27 August 2009, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco....
for first time in their history by scoring two goals against F.C. Copenhagen
F.C. Copenhagen
F.C. Copenhagen is a professional Danish football club in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is part of the Parken Sport & Entertainment....
in GSP Stadium for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Play-offs. In that match, APOEL won 3-1 and oveturned the 1-0 win of F.C Copenhagen in the first game. Chrysis Michael appeared in five official 2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage
2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage
The 2009–10 UEFA Champions League group stage matches took place between 15 September and 9 December 2009. The draw for the eight groups took place on 27 August 2009, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco....
matches with APOEL.
APOEL supporters and people in Cyprus believe that he is the best transfer in modern history of APOEL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RjQLxmOndQ&feature=related.
It was announced on May 2011 that Chrysis Michael was released from the reigning champions of Cyprus, APOEL FC after serving the club for 8 years. The board of directors of APOEL FC have announced that for the football year 2011-2012 they are withdrawing the t-shirt with number 33 to honour, the club's ex captain. In an emotional moment Chrysis Michael was also honoured by APOEL ULTRAS in their fanclub where he stated ' I am proud to be a part of APOEL's history ' .
Later on summer of 2011 Chrysis signed with Enosis Neon Paralimni
Enosis Neon Paralimni FC
Enosis Neon Paralimni is a Cypriot football team from Paralimni. Currently playing in the first division, it holds home games at the Paralimni Municipal Stadium "Tasos Marcou", which holds 5,800 people.-History:...
a 2 years contract.
Honours
APOEL-
- Cypriot First DivisionCypriot First DivisionThe Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
(4): 2003–04, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2010–112010–11 Cypriot First Division-Personnel and kits:Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:... - Cypriot Cup (2): 2005-06, 2007–08
- Cypriot Super Cup (3): 2004, 2008, 2009
- Cypriot First Division