Nicos Nicolaou (born August 5, 1973, in Limassol, Cyprus) is a Cypriot manager and former player, best known for his years with Anorthosis. Nicolaou retired from professional football at the end of the season 2008-2009, and immediately was added to the coaching stuff as assistant coach. On 18 February 2010, he was announced as first coach of the team until the end of the season.