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AEK Athens F.C. Academy
AEK Athletic Club was one of the first Greek clubs to found a youth academy back in 1934, while AEK Athens Football Club have managed them since 1979. History AEK Athletic Club was one of the first Greek clubs to found a youth academy back in 1934. Famous players have been produced by AEK youth development system over the years. Some of the most notable include: Tryfon Tzanetis (1933–1950), Kleanthis Maropoulos (1934–1952), Andreas Stamatiadis (1950–1969), Stelios Skevofilakas (1960–1973), Spyros Pomonis (1961–1973), Giorgos Karafeskos (1963–1974), Nikos Karoulias (1973–1974), Spyros Ikonomopoulos (1978–1994), Stelios Manolas (1978–1998), Vangelis Vlachos (1979–1985), Lysandros Georgamlis (1979–1986), Pantelis Konstantinidis (1993–1994), Dionisis Chiotis (1995–1998, 2000–2007), Sokratis Papastathopoulos (2005–2008), Savvas Gentsoglou (2006–2012), Panagiotis Tachtsidis (2007–2010), Kostas Manolas (2009–2012), Victor Klonaridis (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spata Training Centre
The Spata Training Centre ( el, Προπονητικό Κέντρο Σπάτων) is the name given to AEK Athens' training complex, located outside Athens in Spata near Athens International Airport. Also hosting the club's youth academy, the facility replaced the old Thrakomakedones Training Centre, which was in use until 2010. History The new architecturally designed AEK Training Centre has been built since 2010 and it is located in Spata, Attica. It is the home of the club's team and academy and is recognized as one of the best in the Balkans. The modern facility - which includes two natural grass pitches, an artificial pitch, world-class player preparation areas, pool and hydrotherapy complex, altitude room, large-scale gymnasium and specialist sports rehabilitation suites - will support the club's ambitions to attract, develop and retain the highest quality talent. Dimitris Melissanidis recently managed to buy another 70 acres of land at this area, in order to enlarge the T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dionisis Chiotis
Dionysis Chiotis ( el, Διονύσης Χιώτης; born 4 June 1977) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Currently, he serves as a goalkeeping coach for AEK Athens Academy. Club career AEK Athens Chiotis took his first football steps in the team of Daphni Daphniou Chaidari. There, he was spotted by people of AEK and brought him to the club's academies. After 2.5 years, Dušan Bajević promoted him to the men's team. In January 1999, he went on loan to Ethnikos Piraeus and in July of the same year he went on loan to Proodeftiki for 1 year where he performed very well. He returned to AEK in 2000, he stayed on the bench as a back-up of Ilias Atmatsidis for another season and then, he managed to establish himself as a starter for a long period since 2001. On 20 April 2002 at one of the worst moments of his career, in the crucial away match against Olympiacos, that decided the champion, his miscommunication with the defender Ferrugem in the 58t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christos Kostis
Christos Kostis ( el, Χρήστος Κωστής, born 15 January 1972) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a forward. Kostis is widely regarded to be one of the most technical players Greece has ever produced, but his great injury in 1997 stopped his from making a big career. His nickname was "the Greek Cruyff" ''( el, "ο Έλληνας Κρόιφ")''. Club career Kostis begun his professional career at Iraklis, where at a young age became the club's best striker. This made AEK Athens and Olympiacos battle for his signature during the summer of 1994. Olympiakos' and Iraklis' boards agreed for the transfer and Kostis took a plane for Athens in order to sign his new contract with them. Surprisingly, he found waiting for him an the airport, AEK Athens' board as during the flight they made a better offer to Iraklis and signed him for the club's record fee at time of 450 million drachmas. His first season in the team, was a period of adjustment, nevertheless h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theodoros Tripotseris
Theodoros Tripotseris ( el, Θεόδωρος Τριποτσέρης; born 4 March 1986) is a Greek former professional footballer. Career Born in Athens, Tripotseris began playing football for local side Panathinaikos in 2004. Thereafter he played for Anorthosis, Levadiakos, AEL, Doxa Drama, Kavala and OFI Crete OFI may refer to: * Overseas Filipino Investors, Filipino expatriates who contribute to the economy of the Philippines through remittances, buying property, and creating businesses * OFI Crete, a Greek association football club based on the islan .... References External links Larissa FC transfer announcement (Greek)Profileat Onsports.gr {{DEFAULTSORT:Tripotseris, Theodoros 1986 births Living people Greece men's under-21 international footballers Greece men's youth international footballers Greek expatriate men's footballers Panathinaikos F.C. players Anorthosis Famagusta FC players Levadiakos F.C. players Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C. players Doxa Drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikos Georgeas
Nikolaos "Nikos" Georgeas ( el, Νικόλαος "Νίκος" Γεωργέας, born 27 December 1976) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a right-back. He is the current administrative director of AEK Athens Academy. Club career Georgeas started his football career at the Mani Platsa club. At the age of 19 he joined the team of Black Storm. Georgeas spent almost his entire career playing for AEK Athens. Fans have a lot of respect on him, because of his passion and love in AEK Athens' badge after spending 12 years at the club. On May 26, 2008 Georgeas signed a new 2-year contract which will keep him at the club until 2010. Georgeas is also regarded to be one of the club's most loyal players and was voted in the top 10 legend list of AEK Athens history. In the 2010/11 season, Georgeas scored his first goal for the club after spending 12 years at the club and scored against Ergotelis in a 2-3 away win. Georgeas also scored his second goal for the club just week ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michalis Pavlis
Michalis Pavlis ( el, Μιχάλης Παυλής; born 29 September 1989) is a Greek former professional footballer who played as a striker, and current AEK Athens B assistant manager. Club career Early career Pavlis started football on his regional team in Mytilene called Aetos Loutron, where he was located by Toni Savevski, who brought him to AEK Athens, the team that he supported as a child. He started from the infrastructure departments of the club and in the period 2006-07 he became the top scorer of the Youth team. AEK Athens On 3 September 2007, Pavlis made his debut against Sevilla in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round. Pavlis played for 30 minutes, in his time on the pitch he won a penalty. During the 2007–08 season, Pavlis went on to make his league debut for AEK, and scored his first senior goal against Veria on 12 January. He ended his first senior season with 6 appearances in total scoring 1 goal. His second season was even bette ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christos Aravidis
Christos Aravidis (Greek: Χρήστος Αραβίδης; born 13 March 1987) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a forward for Super League 2 club Apollon Pontus. Early life It was at the age of 7,5 when Christos Aravidis first visited the youth academies of AEK.'' "In the beginning was just fun after a game became a passion,"'' he recalls, when his father and ex-football player unknowingly motivated his son to deal with football. ''"My father was a footballer and through him I loved football."'' Club career Akratitos His steps in football seemed always carefully and selectively. After playing in the Football League for Akratitos, he made his debut in the Superleague Greece with the club at the age of 18,5 against AEK. He scored his first goal in the major league in a match against OFI and he was constantly selected in the Greece U-21 team. Panionios He signed a three-year contract with Panionios. Ewald Lienen, the new coach of Panionios was presented a f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spata
Spata ( el, Σπάτα), is a town east of downtown Athens, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Spata-Artemida, of which it is the seat and a municipal unit. The municipal unit (officially named Spata-Loutsa) has an area of 55.042 km2. It is part of Athens metropolitan area. Geography and economy Spata is situated in the middle of the Mesogeia plain, east of Mount Hymettus and west of the Aegean Sea coast. Athens International Airport ("Eleftherios Venizelos") covers the eastern portion of Spata. It is located southeast of Pallini, southwest of Rafina, west of Artemida and about east south east of Athens city center. The town proper is made up of residential neighborhoods. Farmland, mostly vineyards and olive groves, lie around. Retsina wine was the traditional cash crop of the whole area, complemented with olives and olive oil, figs, almonds, pistachios, and wheat. Nowadays viticulture is dwindling as a mass occupation, albeit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kostas Galanopoulos
Konstantinos "Kostas" Galanopoulos (Greek: Κωνσταντίνος "Κώστας" Γαλανόπουλος, born 28 December 1997) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Super League club AEK Athens and the Greece national team. Club career AEK Athens Galanopoulos started his career from Kentavros Vrilission at a young age. In 2011, he moved at AEK academy and on 21 August 2015 he signed a professional contract for three next years. Despite having André Simões and Jacob Johansson in front of him in the AEK's roster, Galanopoulos managed to earn playing time this season with the club and showed great potential for his career ahead. On 31 May 2016, he made his professional debut, with AEK, against Panionios, for the Super League Play-offs. On 28 July 2016, he made his European debut in a 0–0 away game against Saint-Étienne for the first leg of the third qualifying round of UEFA Europa League. On 10 December 2016, he netted his first goal with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor Klonaridis
Dorian Victor Klonaridis (Greek: Ντοριάν Βίκτωρ Κλωναρίδης, born 28 July 1992) is a Greek-Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger or a second striker for Super League club Atromitos. Career AEK Athens Klonaridis emerged from the AEK Athens academy as a young prodigy, signing his first professional contract with the club at the age of 18. During his first stint at the club, he made some notable appearances against Panathinaikos FC where he scored his first professional goal in the Greek Superleague and then proceeded to score 3 more goals in the championship. After his impressive performances in the championship and in European football, he secured a transfer with Lille OSC. Lille On 2 July 2012, Klonaridis signed a three-year contract with Lille OSC for a reported fee of €800,000. On 31 January 2013, he joined Belgian Second Division side Mouscron-Péruwelz on loan from Lille. Panathinaikos On 3 Auguste 2013, Panathinaikos paid to AE ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kostas Manolas
Konstantinos "Kostas" Manolas ( el, Κωνσταντίνος "Κώστας" Μανωλάς; ; born 14 June 1991) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for UAE Pro League club Sharjah. Club career AEK Athens 2009–10 season Manolas began his youth career at Thrasyvoulos in 2007. In 2009, his uncle Stelios Manolas, who was the AEK Athens' technical director at the time, was scouting his nephew at a youth match with AEK manager Dušan Bajević and was impressed with his performance. On 16 June 2009, Manolas signed a three-year deal with AEK. After signing, Manolas said, "I am very happy signing for the team I support, hopefully I can be a legend at the club like my uncle and end my career at AEK." He made his debut against AO Kavala and was named man of the match. After the game, he stated, "It's a dream to play for the club I love." Manolas was also rewarded with man of the match honours the following week against PAOK. In his first seven matches, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panagiotis Tachtsidis
Panagiotis Tachtsidis ( el, Παναγιώτης Ταχτσίδης; born 15 February 1991) is a Greek professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Emirati club Khor Fakkan. Club career AEK Athens Tachtsidis was scouted by Toni Savevski, the head of AEK Athens's youth academy at the time, and signed his first professional contract with AEK on 1 November 2007. Shortly after signing his first professional contract, Tachtsidis made his debut for AEK in the Greek Cup against Fostiras. On 27 January 2009, he became the youngest player to have ever played for AEK in the Greek League when he played against Thrasyvoulos, being 16 years and 348 days old; that record, however, has since been surpassed by Taxiarchis Fountas, also for AEK. Against Thrasyvoulos, Tachtsidis scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute to give his team the three points. Genoa On 21 April 2010, Tachtsidis completed a move to Italian club Genoa that had already been previously agreed upon in January 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
