Kostakis Pierides (; 2 April 1941 – 8 April 2026) was a Cypriot footballer who played as a forward. He made four appearances for the Cyprus national team scoring once.
Career Pierides made his debut for Cyprus on 3 December 1966 in a UEFA Euro 1968 qualifying match against Romania, where he scored the only goal for Cyprus in the 5–1 loss. He went on to make four appearances, scoring one goal, before making his last appearance in 1969.
Personal life and death Pierides was born on 2 April 1941 in Mia Milia. He died on 8 April 2026, six days after his 85th birthday.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsCyprus196611196720196910Total41
Score and result list Cyprus's goal tally first, score column indicates score after Pierides goal.
+ International goal scored by Kostakis PieridesNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 3 December 1966 GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus 1–0 1–5 UEFA Euro 1968 qualifying
Honours Cypriot First Division top goalscorer: 1964–65
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