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- Name
- Evangelos-Nikaloas Empochontsif
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Defender
- Joined
- 05/07/2022
- Debut
- 05/07/2022 (Pre-Season Friendly)
- Final Game
- 11/02/2023
- Current Club
- Walthamstow
- Previous Club(s)
- Diamonds, Canvey Island, Hullbridge Sports, Middlesbrough, Newbury Forest, Walthamstow, Woodford Town
- Leagues & Cups
- Southern League Premier Division Central, FA Cup, Northants FA Hillier Senior Cup, Pre-Season Friendly, In-Season Friendly
- Age
- 2
05/07/22: First Team Manager Andy Burgess supported by available Team Building Lottery funds has stepped up preparations this week with three more players signing on for the 2022/23 season. Evangelos-Nikaloas Empochontsif is a 21-year-old, left-sided centre back who signs from Canvey Island and has recently moved to the area to attend Northampton University. His previous clubs include Woodford Town, Walthamstow, Newbury Forest and Hullbridge Sports and in 2019 he went on trial at Middlesbrough. Andy Burgess: “Evan came on our radar in the summer through our network of contacts in the London area and we were made aware he is moving to the area to attend Northampton University. We’ve seen through pre-season he’s got great presence, is an excellent defender and is comfortable and efficient in possession. His pedigree, having played lots of senior football and having trialed at a Championship club, speaks for itself, and he is another player we want to work with and develop as we move forward.”
30/07/22: We are pleased to confirm that Evangelos-Nikaloas Empochontsif has signed a contract for the 2022/23 Southern League season after having impressed in pre-season for the Club.
Andy Burgess commented: “Evan has shown throughout pre-season that he has lots of fantastic attributes as a left-sided central defender. He’s come in and worked very hard, is a humble and polite lad and someone we feel we can work with to develop him further.
He still has lots to learn and Chris Willmott will be very beneficial for him – as a former Premier League centre back, Chris has so much experience and knowledge to pass on and he has already done lots of good work with all our young defenders.
We feel it’s important to show a commitment to our young players and we’ve done just that with Evan. He’s the type we want to attract and work with and I’m delighted we’ve agreed a deal for him to sign a contract with us.”
19/02/23: AFC Rushden & Diamonds can confirm the termination of Evan’s contract by mutual consent.
The Club would like to thank Evan for all his efforts this season and wish him well for the future.
Southern League Premier Division Central
Season | Club | Goals | Yellow | Red | Subbed on | Subbed off | Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022/23 | Diamonds | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Total | - | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
FA Cup
Season | Club | Goals | Yellow | Red | Subbed on | Subbed off | Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022/23 | Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Northants FA Hillier Senior Cup
Season | Club | Goals | Yellow | Red | Subbed on | Subbed off | Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022/23 | Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Pre-Season Friendly
Season | Club | Goals | Yellow | Red | Subbed on | Subbed off | Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PSF 2022/23 | Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
In-Season Friendly
Season | Club | Goals | Yellow | Red | Subbed on | Subbed off | Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022/23 | Diamonds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Total | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Diamonds Total (League & Cup)
Season | Goals | Yellow | Red | Subbed on | Subbed off | Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022/23 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
PSF 2022/23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Total | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 28 |
Result
(32) 0 - 1Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v BarwellAttendance: 327 Man of the Match: Loris Marcimain Captain: Luke Massingham |
(31) 3 - 0Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Mander Cruickshank Solicitors Stadium Coalville Town v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 609 Captain: Dean Snedker |
(30) 0 - 2Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Stratford TownMatch Sponsor: Seventy9 Attendance: 452 Man of the Match: Joel Anker (chosen by match sponsor, Seventy9) Captain: Dean Snedker |
(27) 3 - 1Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Microlise New Manor Ground Ilkeston Town v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 1,320 Man of the Match: Charlie Black Captain: Dean Snedker |
(25) 6 - 1Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 The Eyrie Stadium Bedford Town v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 862 Captain: Hamilton Bunga |
(16 (re-arranged)) 1 - 3Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v TamworthAttendance: 213 Man of the Match: Mitchell White Captain: Hamilton Bunga |
(22) 0 - 2Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v AlvechurchMatch Sponsor: Café Bangla Attendance: 272 Man of the Match: Conor Tee (nominated by Café Bangla) Captain: Hamilton Bunga |
(21) 3 - 1Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Dales Lane Rushall Olympic v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 313 Man of the Match: Peter Abimbola Captain: Hamilton Bunga |
(20) 2 - 1Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Top Field Hitchin Town v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 240 Man of the Match: Andy Kanga Captain: Dean Snedker |
(18) 2 - 1Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Garden Walk Royston Town v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 345 Man of the Match: Miguel Ngwa Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(17) 4 - 2Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Kings LangleyAttendance: 298 Man of the Match: Miguel Ngwa Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(7 (re-arranged)) 1 - 1Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Bromsgrove SportingAttendance: 320 Man of the Match: Miguel Ngwa Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(15) 5 - 1Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 The Watson & Hillhouse Victory Road Stadium Leiston v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 180 Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(13) 0 - 2Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Redditch UnitedAttendance: 361 Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(Friendly) 2 - 1In-Season Friendly 2022/23 Zeeco Stadium Stamford AFC v AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
(8) 2 - 0Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 The Arden Garages Stadium Stratford Town v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 344 Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(First Round Qualifying) 2 - 1FA Cup 2022/23 The R & D Advisors UK Stadium Enfield FC v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 276 Man of the Match: Nathan Hicks Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(6) 3 - 1Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Quattro-Tech Westwood Road St Ives Town v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 423 Man of the Match: Conor Tee Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(5) 1 - 1Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Ilkeston TownAttendance: 362 Man of the Match: Dean Snedker Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(4) 2 - 0Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Lye Meadow Alvechurch v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 350 Man of the Match: Eniola Agemoh-Davies Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(3) 1 - 2Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Hitchin TownAttendance: 361 Man of the Match: Conor Tee Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(2) 2 - 1Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Greenwich Avenue Basford United v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 261 Man of the Match: Patrick Casey Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(1) 0 - 0Southern League Premier Division Central 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Needham MarketAttendance: 388 Man of the Match: Dean Snedker Captain: Nathan Hicks |
(Pre-Season Friendly) 7:00 pmPre-Season Friendly PSF 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Luton Town XIAttendance: 325 |
(Pre-Season Friendly) 7:45 pmPre-Season Friendly PSF 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Brackley TownAttendance: 238 |
(Pre-Season Friendly) 0 - 3Pre-Season Friendly PSF 2022/23 Master Abrasives Stadium Daventry Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds |
(1st Round - Diamonds win 6-5 on penalties. Club subsequently removed from HSC.) 5 - 6Northants FA Hillier Senior Cup 2022/23 Compton Park Cogenhoe United v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 152 |
(Pre-Season Friendly) 1 - 4Pre-Season Friendly PSF 2022/23 Moulton College AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Loughborough StudentsAttendance: Behind Closed Doors Man of the Match: Connor Furlong Captain: Ryan Hughes |
(Pre-Season Friendly) 5 - 3Pre-Season Friendly PSF 2022/23 Borderville Sports Centre Stamford AFC v AFC Rushden & DiamondsAttendance: 229 Captain: Dean Snedker |
(Pre-Season Friendly) 7:30 pmPre-Season Friendly PSF 2022/23 Hayden Road AFC Rushden & Diamonds v MK DonsAttendance: 862 Man of the Match: Connor Furlong Captain: Patrick Casey |