A Man for Every Role

Nikos Augustis, known to all as “Boutsarasas,” was the ultimate Apollo FC servant. He gave everything for the team, working tirelessly as a goalkeeper, a masseur, a caretaker, and the very soul of the locker rooms.

From Galataria to the Blue and White

Nikos Augustis was born in Galataria, Paphos. His family moved to Limassol around the mid-1950s. In the cities narrow streets, he took his first football steps and forged his lifelong bond with Apollo.

The Goalkeeper They Called “Boutsarasas”

Nikos guarded our team’s goal during the 1961-62 seasons, making five appearances in the Apollo jersey. His time on the field was brief, but his love for the club was immense. The fans gave him the nickname “Boutsarasas” to honour him, linking him to Michalis Voutsaras, the famous Panathinaikos goalkeeper of the era. The name stuck for life.

The Heartbeat of the Team

That era thrived on purity, honesty, and selfless love. Nikos was more than a player; he was our man, the person you knew would do anything for Apollo. After he stopped playing, he continued to serve as the team’s masseur, caretaker, and a father figure to all. He was everywhere—at the locker room, at training, on every trip. He always entered the field first and left last.

A Legacy Forged by Love

He always had a smile on his face, sweat on his brow and the word “Apollo on his lips. Nikos did everything out of love, never obligation. By trade, he was a carpenter. Like a true craftsman shaping wood, Nikos shaped the spirit of Apollo’s dressing room with his warmth. People loved him for his authenticity, modesty, and realness. He never asked for anything but gave everything he had.

If we call Apollo a family today, it is because men like Nikos Augustis built its foundation from the heart. His life was a journey dedicated entirely to Apollo, from Galataria to our team’s locker room. His name will forever remain etched in the soul of every Apollonist who honours the unsung heroes—those who served the idea, not the glory.