George S. Athineos (Greek: Γιώργος Αθηναίος; 16 December 1923 – 16 July 2002) was a Greek-American football forward. He played professionally in Greece, the German American Soccer League and American Soccer League. He also earned one cap with the U.S. national team. His lone appearance with the United States national team came on 8 June 1953. That day, he scored a goal (penalty kick) in the 66th minute of a 6-3 loss to England in New York City. Athineos died on 16 July 2002 in Riverdale, New York.