Alexis Apollonatos '20 Recruiting Profile

Alexis has been a goalkeeper from the age of 5.

His Soccer achievements are:

Goalkeeper of the year in 4 consecutive seasons.

U12 Black Aces Academy Goalkeeper,

U12 Eastern Districts Goalkeeper,

U13 Black Aces Academy Goalkeeper,

U13 Southern Districts Goalkeeper,

Alexis was also chosen as the only goalkeeper to attend a clinic at the new Tottenham academy grounds (UK) in May of 2013.

In 2014 he was also invited to attended a Manchester City youth academy clinic in Manchester (UK).

U14 Black Aces Academy Goalkeeper,

U14 Most dedicated player Black Aces Academy

U14 Eastern Districts Best Goalkeeper.

U15 Regional districts Goalkeeper.

U15 Most Valuable Player.

U17 Black Aces Academy goalkeeper.

He represented Black Aces U17's playing a year up in  a week long international tournament "Future Champs 2016" held in South Africa which included teams such as Atletico Madrid, Torino, Atletico Minero and Club Tijuana.

September 2016 - Chosen for a 4th Division South African team (Corinthians Castle) as there no.1 keeper (adults)

He currently holds an 81% penalty save ratio. 

2017 1st choice 3rd division club Black Aces 

2018 Scouted by Orlando Pirates for their Reserves 

2019 chosen to represent Orlando Pirates in Brazil (5 matches vs top 5 u23 clubs)

Other Achievements:

Alexis has been awarded full Soccer and Athletics colors for his school.

At school he competed in the 100m, 200m and 400 as well as the corresponding relays.

Alexis obtained his Junior Black belt in JKA karate in 2012.

Alexis is well spoken, polite and courteous and speaks English, Greek and Afrikaans.

Alexis holds a European and a South African passport.