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My Take
Kosta Barbarouses is exactly the kind of footballer I find quietly thrilling. At 171 cm he is no towering striker, yet he has racked up the most appearances of any active A-League player, 377 and counting. Longevity like that is not luck; it is the result of discipline, durability and a relentless work rate that rarely makes headlines. A Greek-heritage Wellington kid who became a fixture for the New Zealand national team, he embodies the unglamorous virtue of simply being there, season after season. I will always take a reliable, long-serving winger over a flashy one-season wonder.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kosta Barbarouses
- Name (Japanese)
- コスタ・バルバルセス
- Reading
- こすた・ばるばるせす
- Born
- February 19, 1990 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Horse
- Origin
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Height
- 171 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- University
- St. Patrick's College, Wellington
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kosta Barbarouses born?
Born February 19, 1990 (age 36).
Where is Kosta Barbarouses from?
Kosta Barbarouses is from Wellington, New Zealand.
What does Kosta Barbarouses do?
Kosta Barbarouses works as association football player.
How tall is Kosta Barbarouses?
Kosta Barbarouses is 171 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.