Constantinos Makrides
A stalwart Cypriot midfielder whose career was defined by loyalty and leadership at the top level of domestic football.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Cypriot footballer·Birthday: January 13·Millennials
Biography
Constantinos Makrides, born in 1982, carved out a lengthy and respected career in Cypriot football as a composed and intelligent central midfielder. His playing story is largely one of club allegiance, most notably with Apollon Limassol, where he became a fixture in the engine room across multiple spells. Makrides embodied the kind of player managers rely on—consistent, positionally aware, and capable of dictating the tempo of a match. His dedication earned him the captain's armband at Apollon and call-ups to the Cypriot national team, representing his country on the international stage. While not a flashy goal-scorer, his value lay in his reading of the game and his ability to connect defense and attack, making him a foundational piece for every team he played for throughout the 2000s and 2010s.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Constantinos was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Constantinos Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Constantinos's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned caps for the Cyprus national football team as an international midfielder.
- Served as team captain for Apollon Limassol during his tenure.
- Played a key role in Apollon Limassol's campaigns in Cypriot First Division and European competitions.
- Enjoyed a long professional career spanning over 15 years at the top level in Cyprus.
Did You Know?
He spent the majority of his professional career at Apollon Limassol, across two separate playing stints.
His nickname is 'Kotsios'.
He began his senior career at local club AEK Larnaca before his move to Apollon.
“Control the tempo, control the space, and you control the match.”
