When a coach, let alone a federal one, declares to a footballer that "today made me as proud as I have never felt in my life in recent years", there can be no greater satisfaction.
The flattering words of Ran Ben Simon after the end of our National Team's match with Russia for the young football player of Nea Salamina, Ioannis Kostis, are able to fill the little one who has in front of him a future that is defined as bright. Our team may have had two defeats in the four-day report, but Kostis and the other youngsters filled the fans with hopes that this National has a big case.
Ioannis Kostis was born in Liopetri on March 17, 2000 and started his football career from the academies of Nea Salamina at the age of 8 (he previously served for a short time in the academies of Olympiacos Piraeus). He was promoted to the first team at the age of 16, but the coach who "saw" his talent was Savvas Poursaitidis, who gave him the opportunities last year and this year to show who he is. For the sake of truth, the coach and the club made sure to do extra training to improve and grow faster.
Ioannis Kostis was forced to mature quickly due to a personal incident. Described as a very quiet and low-key child. Colleagues in Russia were betting seeing him not over 16 years old. However, the smaller he is on the outside, the taller and bolder he is on the pitch. The ball, then, is on his own feet. He has the support of the team and his coach. Talent too. If he has the mind, it is certain that he will go very high!
Source: Politis
