ALEX TAMBAKIS
Age
32
Height
6’3″
Number
1
Position
GK
Story
A native of Athens, Greece, Tambakis joined New Mexico United before the 2021 season, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in USL Championship history.
Tambakis is the all-time USL-C leader in saves (619), and is second in clean sheets (52), entering the 2025 season. All-time he is first in New Mexico United history in saves (304), clean sheets (26), and is third, all-time in appearances for the club (124 in all competitions.)
Prior to joining New Mexico, Tambakis spent three seasons with North Carolina FC of USL Championship, and before that, two seasons on loan with Charleston Battery.
Stats & Accolades
Accolades
United’s Defensive Player of the Year, 2022
USL Championship Save of the Month, May 2022
USL Championship Save of the Month, June 2022
USL Championship Save of the Month, July 2022
Alex Tambakis Headlines
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