Career
He was a strong and industrious player, known for his tackling and positioning skills. Skoda Xanthi
He started his professional career in 1993 with Skoda Xanthi for whom he spent 4 seasons in the Greek Super League. AEK Athens
Between 1998 and 2002 he was an integral part of AEK Athens, winning the Greek Cup in two occasions, 2000 and 2002.
Monaco
In the summer of 2002 he was signed by Monaco where he played for four seasons in Ligue 1.
He also proved his talent with the club on the European stage. Despite their heavy loss (3-0 for Football Club Porto), Akis Zikos was recognized one of the best players on the pitch that day.
His appearance in the final made Zikos the first Greek to play in a Union of European Football Associations Champions League final. Return to Greece
In 2006, after 4 full successful years in France, Akis Zikos decided to return to his home country to play for his favorite team, AEK Athens.
He retired from football on 20 April 2008 on the final game of the regular season.
After helping Monaco to the 2004 Union of European Football Associations Champions League Final, he was considered for selection in Greece"s victorious Euro 2004 squad, however he was ultimately overlooked. AEK Athens
Greek Cup: 2000, 2002
Monaco
French League Cup: 2003
Union of European Football Associations Champions League: Runner-up 2003-2004.
