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Australian soccer manager From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alexander Epakis is an Australian soccer manager who most recently managed Perth Glory in the A-League Women competition in Australia.[1][2]
Personal information | |||
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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) |
Epakis started playing football at the age of thirteen.[3]
Epakis played soccer in the National Premier Leagues NSW.[4]
Epakis has been the youngest Australian manager to obtain a FFA A Licence.[5] He also holds a Masters of Coaching degree.[6] Epakis started his managerial career with Australian second-tier side Sydney University, helping them win the league.[7][8] Previously, he worked as a youth manager.[9] After that, he was appointed manager of Australian top flight side Perth Glory's women's team.[10][11]
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.[12][13]
In August 2023, the Perth Glory confirmed that Epakis' contract would be extended a further two seasons until 2025.[14]
In June 2024, the club announced Epakis' departure for personal reasons.[15]
Epakis is of Greek descent.[16]
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