Agia Paraskevi F.C.
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| Full name | Athlitikos Omilos Agias Paraskevis (Athletic Union of Agia Paraskevi) | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Santa (Saint) | ||
| Founded | 1931 | ||
| Ground | Municipal Stadium of Agia Paraskevi | ||
| Capacity | 2,800 | ||
| Chairman | Vaggelis Stathopoulos | ||
| Manager | Miltos Gkofas | ||
| League | Athens FCA First Division | ||
| 2023–24 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 4), 17th (relegated) | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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Agia Paraskevi Football Club, unofficially known as Santa (Greek: Αθλητικός Όμιλος Αγίας Παρασκευής, Athlitikos Omilos Agias Paraskevis) is a Greek association football club based in the city of Athens, Greece. Their home ground facilities are based in "Notou Street" at Agia Paraskevi of Athens, Greece. The club also has basketball, volleyball and futsal departments.[1]
History
[edit]It is affectionally known as Santa or Agia and contains a strong rivalry with Nea Ionia F.C. “Santa-Fans” is a supporters fan group with more than 15 years history from Aghia Paraskevi.[2]
In 1992, they won both the championship and the cup of the Athens Football Clubs Association.
In 1995, volleyball team was also created.
In 1996, team was create football futsal team.
In 2008, they promoted to Third Division, South Group.[3] They were ranked 15th during the 2010-11 season.
In 2009, SANTA's women's football team was also created.
Together with Rouf, it is the only team in Athens to have three cup titles.
Since 2013, the club is run by the American–Canadian of Greek descent entrepreneur, James Avgoustidis who wants to bring the team back to the top divisions.
Current squad
[edit]- As of 13 July 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Honours and achievements
[edit]Domestic competitions
[edit]Leagues:
- Delta Ethniki (Fourth-tier)
Winners (1): 2007–08
Regional competitions
[edit]Leagues:
- Athens FCA First Division
- Winners (3): 1992, 2004, 2022
Cups:
- Athens FCA Cup
- Winners (3): 1992, 2005, 2008
Runners-Up (1): 2018
