{"id":100227,"date":"2025-07-01T15:50:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:50:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/?p=100227"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:50:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T12:50:25","slug":"andreas-shikkis-ready-for-hard-work-and-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/en\/andreas-shikkis-ready-for-hard-work-and-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"Andreas Shikkis: &#8220;Ready for hard work and progress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Andreas Shikkis is the latest addition to our squad, and he speaks for the first time to the club\u2019s official website, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/\"><strong>www.apollon.com.cy<\/strong><\/a>, about his move to Limassol and the new chapter in his career.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-100227 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/en\/shikkis-2-2\/'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2-356x237.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2-70x47.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/en\/shikkis-8-2\/'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8-356x237.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8-70x47.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-8.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome to our team. What was your first thought when you found out about Apollon&#8217;s interest?<\/strong><br \/>\nI saw it in a very positive light, as Apollon is one of the top clubs in the league. It\u2019s a healthy organization that competes every year for titles and European football. From the moment I heard about the interest, I felt it was a great step forward in my career and the right team for my development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why did you feel that Apollon was the right club for you?<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s a team that supports Cypriot players, has very loyal fans, and although I had offers from one or two other teams, I was convinced that Apollon was the best option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019re a player who rose through the ranks of your hometown club, reached the First Division and earned a call-up to the National Team. Now you\u2019re joining one of the biggest clubs in Cyprus to compete for silverware. What goes through your mind when you realize this?<\/strong><br \/>\nI feel very happy and proud to have the opportunity to play for such a big club in Cyprus. The goals of the team are different \u2013 Apollon always aims high in the league \u2013 but I feel ready to contribute in my own way and help the team achieve its objectives.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-100227 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/en\/shikkis-1-2\/'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1-356x237.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1-70x47.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/en\/shikkis-5-2\/'><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5-356x237.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5-70x47.jpg 70w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>With over 150 senior appearances, you now have experience under your belt. Do you feel it\u2019s the right time to take the next step in your career?<\/strong><br \/>\nI believe it was the right time, because you never know if you\u2019ll get another chance to play for a big team like Apollon. I feel ready \u2013 both physically and mentally \u2013 and I truly want to make the most of this opportunity. I\u2019m eager to learn from my teammates and the coach to become even better.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the next step for you?<\/strong><br \/>\nIn life, I take things step by step. Apollon is a big club and it\u2019s not easy to be a regular starter right away. My first goal is to establish myself in the squad, and then we\u2019ll see what comes next.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You mentioned our fans. What\u2019s your opinion about them?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe first time I faced Apollon, at &#8220;Antonis Papadopoulos&#8221;, the game was played without away fans, so I didn\u2019t get to see them. But in the second round, even though the stadium wasn\u2019t full, the atmosphere was great. The Cup match against Pafos, which I watched on TV, had one of the best atmospheres of the whole season. I also attended the friendly against AEK Athens at the Alphamega as a fan, and it was a wonderful experience.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-100227 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/en\/shikkis-11-2\/'><img width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11-240x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11-464x580.jpg 464w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11-56x70.jpg 56w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11-80x100.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-11.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/en\/shikkis-9-2\/'><img width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9-240x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9-464x580.jpg 464w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9-56x70.jpg 56w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9-80x100.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-9.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/en\/andreas-shikkis-ready-for-hard-work-and-progress\/shikkis-6-2\/'><img width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6-240x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6-102x128.jpg 102w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6-26x32.jpg 26w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6-464x580.jpg 464w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6-56x70.jpg 56w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6-80x100.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.apollon.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SHIKKIS-6.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>What qualities do you bring to the team that you believe will help the most?<\/strong><br \/>\nI always give 100% whenever I play. I\u2019m a player who tries to improve every single day, and I believe I can contribute both defensively and offensively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You recently made your debut with the Cyprus Men&#8217;s National Team. What was that like?<\/strong><br \/>\nTo be honest, I still haven\u2019t fully realized that I\u2019ve played for the National Team. Two years ago, I never imagined I\u2019d reach that level. I\u2019m grateful for the opportunity, and I hope to continue like this. It\u2019s a moment I\u2019ll always remember.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What message would you like to send to the fans?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat I can promise is that I\u2019ll give 100% in every training session and every match. 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