Kevork Mardikian
Kevork Mardikian (alternative spelling Kifork Mardekyan born in Latakia, Syria on 14 July 1954) is a former Syrian football midfielder. He captained the Syrian national team between 1979 and 1985. He played for Syria in the 1980 Asian Cup, 1984 Asian Cup and the 1980 Moscow Olympics. He has been described as "one of the best Syrian footballers of all time". As coach, Mardikian has coached Syria in various youth teams such as Syria U-20 (successful qualification to 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship) and Syria U-17. His son Mardik Mardikian is also a footballer.