Jim Patikas

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Patikas
Occupation	Former Football Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 18, 1963(1963-10-18)
Age	61
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Libra

Jim Patikas Biography

Jim Patikas is one of the most popular and richest Former Football Player who was born on October 18, 1963 in Australia.

In 1983, after five seasons and three NSL Championships with Sydney City, Patikas was signed by Tommy Docherty at Sydney Olympic. In his first season at Olympic, he won the NSL Cup and held the record for most Young Socceroos international appearances after playing in his second FIFA World Youth Cup in Mexico. Against European Youth Champions Scotland, Patikas scored a goal with 3 minutes remaining to give the Young Socceroos a 2-1 victory elevating them to the top of Group A. In the final round, a 2-1 defeat to Korea Republic saw the Young Socceroos exit the tournament with only one defeat. However, the performances of Patikas attracted the attention of many international scouts. One including newly appointed Barcelona F.C. coach Cesar Luis Menotti. According to media reports, Patikas was offered a contract by Menotti, but injury forced him to return to Australia.

In 1985, Patikas joined Olympics’ rivals Sydney Croatia and scored two goals against his former club on his way to the Player of the Year and top goal scorer titles. He played 13 of his 27 caps during this season, and was a key member of the Socceroos’ 1986 World Cup Qualifying matches against a Scottish national side featuring Gordon Strachan, Alex McLeish and Graeme Souness. Patikas who had experience in Scotland during his time at Aberdeen was one of the Socceroos’ stand-out performers in a 2-0 aggregate loss. Following these games, he was signed by Greek club AEK Athens. In March 1988, Patikas returned to Australia to represent the Socceroos in the Olympic qualifiers becoming the first player to turn out for the Socceroos while based at a non-Australian club. In his first game back he scored the winner for the Socceroos against Chinese Taipei. The next match against New Zealand saw Patikas become the first Australian goal scorer at the Sydney Football Stadium when opening the scoring in a 3-1 win.

Jim Patikas Net Worth

Jim Patikas is one of the richest Former Football Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Patikas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Patikas represented the Young Socceroos in both the 1981 FIFA World Youth Cup in Sydney and 1983 World Youth Cup in Mexico. Despite being one of the youngest players in the 1981 World Youth Cup, Patikas had already played over two seasons for NSL Champions Sydney City debuting as a 15-year-old in the 1979 season. He was therefore a key part of the Australian squad that reached the Quarter Finals in 1981, losing 1-0 only to eventual winners, Germany. His performances for the Young Socceroos and Sydney City earned Patikas his first full international cap aged only 17 against Indonesia in 1981 World Cup Qualifying and a contract with a Sir Alex Ferguson coached Aberdeen.

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Maroi Ranked on the list of most popular Former Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Jim Patikas celebrates birthday on October 18 of every year.