Ilias Manikas

Ilias Manikas is a Greek former professional footballer. He holds the record for the fastest hat-trick in the history of Greek football.

Career

Manikas started his career from Pierikos in 1997 and remained for 4 years. In 2002 he signed for Paniliakos.
Between 2008 and 2010, he played for Panetolikos. After his contract expired, he signed with Rodos F.C.
He returned to Pierikos in 2007 and 2013 and later was appointed as technical director. Since then he has joined lower leagues clubs.

Record

On 5 December 2011 Manikas scored the fastest hat-trick in the history of Greek football, after scoring 3 times within 4 minutes during the Asteras Magoula - Zakynthos in Gamma Ethniki.