Ethnikos Asteras F.C. ( el, Γ.Α.Ο. Εθνικός Aστέρας, the ''National Star'') is a professional

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club based in

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History

The club, originally named ''Ethnikos Astir,'' was founded in 1927 from the merger of Ethnikos and Asteras Kaisariani. They participated in the Greek first division from 1998 until 2002. Ethnikos Asteras is also known as Asteras FC a name related to the Warriors, Kaisariani's

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supporters club. The club's colors are red and white.

Former players

Petros Marinakis Petros Marinakis ( el, Πέτρος Μαρινάκης; born 16 December 1968) is a Greek retired footballer. During a 13-year career, Marinakis made over 300 league appearances, scoring more than 40 goals, in the Greek top division. He spent tw ...

Notable coaches

Nikos Alefantos Nikos Alefantos ( el, Νίκος Αλέφαντος, 3 January 1939 – 23 June 2020) was a Greek professional footballer and football coach. Career Alefantos managed several clubs in the Greek Super League, including Olympiacos during 2004. He ...

Spyros Livathinos Spyros Livathinos ( el, Σπύρος Λιβαθηνός; born 8 January 1955) is a former football player who played as a midfielder, coach and current scout of Panathinaikos. Career Born in Patras, Livathinos started his football career in the P ...

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