Career
He played for AEL Limassol from 1977 to 1993, where he celebrated three Cypriot Cups. As a manager, Orphanides started as an assistant to Andreas Michaelides in AEL Limassol. He then took American Electric Power Paphos and helped the team to earn promotion to the Cypriot First Division in 2002.
He took over at Nea Salalmia.
In 2004-2005, Nea Salamina reached the sixth place of the League. Orphanides also managed his former team AEL in the 2006-2007 season, and again Nea Salamina.
On 28 September 2009 he announced his retirement from his managerial career. 1977-1993 AEL Limassol 2000-2001 AEL Limassol (assistant manager) 2001-2002 American Electric Power Paphos 2003-2005 Nea Salamina 2006-2007 AEL Limassol 2007-2008 Nea Salamina 2009-2010 Ethnikos Achna On 28 September 2009 he announced his retirement from his managerial career.
As a player As a manager.
