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Atromitos Football Club (Greek: Π.Α.Ε. Α.Π.Σ. Ατρόμητος Αθηνών, PAE APS Atromitos Athinon), also simply known as Atromitos lit. 'Fearless'), is a Greek professional football club based in Peristeri, a suburban city in the Athens agglomeration, that competes in the Super League. Founded in 1923, club's home ground is Peristeri Stadium.

Atromitos
Full nameΠ.Α.Ε. Α.Π.Σ. Ατρόμητος Αθηνών
(APS Atromitos Athens Football Club)
Nickname(s)Atrómitos (Fearless)
Founded31 May 1923; 101 years ago (1923-05-31)
GroundPeristeri Stadium
Capacity8,969
OwnerGeorgios Spanos
PresidentVasilios Betsis
ManagerPablo García
LeagueSuper League Greece
2023–24Super League Greece, 11th of 14
WebsiteClub website
Current season

In recent years, Atromitos has established itself as one of the most competitive and strong clubs in Greece. They were runners-up of the Greek Cup in 2011 and 2012[1] and have had breakthrough runs in the league, finishing 4th in 2011–12, 3rd in 2012–13, 4th in 2013–14 and 4th as well in 2014–15 and 2018–19. Their best performance in the league has been third place, which they have achieved in the 1928 and 2013 seasons of the Greek Championship.

History

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Early years

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Atromitos was officially founded on 31 May 1923 when Kalomvounis, Petos, Glykofridis, Stathopoulos, Synodinos, Rigopoulos, Stamatopoulos, and other students living in Victoria Square, (which was then called Kyriakou Square) decided to form a football team.[2] That same year, Vaggelis Stamatis, a mathematics teacher and member of the Panhellenic football league, joined Atromitos' administration board – because of his prominence in pre-war Greek football history, Stamatis' involvement increased the new team's stature in Athenian football.[2][3]

First league steps

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In 1924, Atromitos was accepted into the Greek football league.[2] At the time, Atromitos played at Aris Park, which was the home ground of Panellinios and Panathinaikos.[2] During their first season in the league's first division, they ended in third place behind Panathinaikos and AEK.[2] In 1928, they defeated Goudi 4–3 in the final game at Rouf Stadium to become champions of Athens.[2] That same year, they took part in the first Panhellenic Championship as Athens champions, which was organised by the HFF.[4] On 24 May 1928, they were beaten 3–1 by Aris Thessaloniki (who later became champions) in an away game, and were defeated again on 3 June by Ethnikos Piraeus (5–0). On 10 June, they managed a draw at home against Ethnikos (1–1), before losing again to Aris 3–1 seven days later.[2] Overall in the national championship, Atromitos finished third.[4]

During the following two years, Atromitos stayed in the upper part of the first division of Athens, and in 1929, they finished third behind Panathinaikos and AEK.[5] They repeated the feat in 1930[6] but they were relegated from the first division of Athens in 1931, as they came last with only one point.[7]

Move to Peristeri

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In 1932, Ioseph Chourouktsoglou and Nikolaos Epioglou decided to move Atromitos to Peristeri. Earlier, it was located in the same area as Panathinaikos, and they had found it hard to establish a large fan base or develop a unique identity. There, they formed a merger with the local team of Astir Peristeriou (meaning "Star"), from which comes the crest of Atromitos, a blue star.[8]

Before occupation of Greece, they played again in Panhellenic championship in the season of 1938–39.

Atromitos played in the second division until May 1972 when, under the coaching of Savvas Papazoglou, they were re-promoted to the first level. It proved a change too hard to handle, and they were demoted the following year. In 1975, a better-prepared Atromitos returned to the first division with a large fanbase, and ended the year in 13th place, securing their spot in the top flight. In 1976, they improved to end the season in 9th place, the best in the club's history. But, they were relegated in 1977.

By 1981, Atromitos had succeeded in attracting renowned players such as Stylianopoulos, Álvarez, Toskas and Athanasopoulos. However, despite high expectations, the club finished last in the top flight, and once more returned to the lower divisions. After years of playing in the third division, Atromitos won promotion back to the second division in May 2002 by beating Levadiakos at Patras Stadium. The team played again in the top flight between 2005 and 2008 by merging with Chalkidona[9] and returned to the top flight after playing one season in the second division in 2008–09.[10][11]

In the 2010–11 season, Atromitos made a historic run to the Greek Cup Final. However, they lost 3–0 to AEK.[12]

Recent years

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2012–13 season

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Javier Umbides

Atromitos finished the 1st half of the season in 4th place, together with Asteras Tripolis and 14 points from the top, but 4 points from 6th place, that doesn't redirect to the playoffs. On 6 January 2013, at the debut of Nikos Anastopoulos in the coaching position and the Portuguese footballer Fabio, Atromitos beat Kerkyra 2–0, with two headers. From Sokratis Fytanidis at the 26th minute and from Stathis Tavlaridis at the 31st minute. In other words, the win was awarded to the team by the two centre backs. The team stayed in 4th with Asteras Tripolis, but now 6 points from the 6th place. One matchday later, they managed to get the 0–0 from PAOK at Toumba,[13] retaining the 6 points difference from PAS Giannina. On Matchday 18, they beat Platanias 1–0, getting to be only 3 points from 2nd place. The goal was scored by Eduardo Brito.

2015–16 season

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For the 2015–16 season, Atromitos has achieved an important qualification to the UEFA Europa League playoffs after recording two wins against AIK Stockholm, 3–1 in the first game in Sweden and 1–0 in the rematch at Peristeri Stadium. There they faced highly rated Fenerbahçe S.K. of Turkey. They lost 0–1 in the first match at Peristeri Stadium and 0–3 in the rematch in Turkey and were eliminated.

Damir Canadi's era

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At 21 June 2017, Atromitos announced Damir Canadi[14] as the new head coach of the club.[15] At 23 October 2017, Atromitos won AEK 0–1 in an away game[16] and then recognition began.[17][18] Atromitos finished 4th at the 2017–18 season.[19]

On 20 March 2017, announced that Canadi will manage the club also for the 2018–19 season.[20]

Crest and colours

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Crest evolution

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  • Until 2012
  • 2012–current

Kit evolution

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First

2006–07
2011–14
2015–16
2018–19

Alternative

2006–07
2006–07
2015–16
2015–16
2018–19

Facilities

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Stadium

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Peristeri Stadium

The home ground of Atromitos was once well-maintained but has been recently neglected. In its early days, Peristeri had grown to become the fourth largest municipality in Greece. The first club home ground was the grounds of "Bravery", which was located beyond the last shanty town of Evangelistria.

In 1953, Atromitos moved to their present location, which contained only central stands for the spectators; the changing rooms consisted of a small room at the end of the stands. Much later, a larger stand was built with a capacity of 6,000 spectators. It was also used for non-football purposes, such as musical performances.

During the chairmanship of Victor Mitropoulos in EPAE, blue and white plastic seats were installed in the central stand. Before the Athens Olympics, Atromitos installed floodlights and renovated the running track so the ground could be used as a coaching facility during the Olympic Games. Under the football ground there are spaces and facilities for activities such as wrestling, chess and boxing.[21]

Repairs to fragile parts of the stadium due to humidity and earthquake damage are expected to be carried out.

Training ground

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Since summer of 2007, Atromitos possesses a modern Sports Complex, located in the center of Peristeri.[22] During the summer of 2004, this same Sports Complex has been used as the Peristeri Olympic Boxing Hall and includes a 3,000 spectators main pitch, an auxiliary pitch as well as a 5-a-side pitch, such as the club's offices.[23]

Plus, Atromitos possess installations situated on NATO Avenue, in the Aspropyrgos area.[24] The Aspropyrgos training center includes a football pitch, dressing rooms, a fully equipped gym and a massage area.[25] The Aspropyrgos football pitch is also being used by the Atromitos U-21 and U-17 youth teams.[26]

Supporters

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Atromitos are based in western Athens and their main supporters club is called "Fentagin".[27] Founded in 1980, they have a space underneath the stands. They are dedicated to support the local football club and their anti-fascist and anti-racist ideas and actions.[28] The younger element of the support are known as the "Little Atoms".

Players

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Current squad

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As of 6 January 2024

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos. NationPlayer
1GK  ITAGabriele Marchegiani
2DF  TUNWajdi Kechrida
3DF  GRENikos Athanasiou
5DF  ARGLucas Acevedo
6MF  ESPEder González
7MF  FRAGaëtan Robail
8MF  ISLSamúel Friðjónsson
9FW  GRENikos Vergos
11MF  BELDenzel Jubitana
14FW  POLKarol Angielski
20MF  GREAntonis Trimmatis
22FW  GREMarios Tzavidas
24MF  GRESpyros Abartzidis
27DF  GREKonstantinos Pomonis
No.Pos. NationPlayer
29MF  GREGeorgios Vrakas
30MF  AUTAndreas Kuen
31MF  GREAthanasios Karamanis
42GK  GREChristos Dimos
44DF  GREDimitrios Tsakmakis
55MF  BELTuur Dierckx
99MF  GREGeorgios Tzovaras
—FW  GREPanagiotis Dalamitras
—FW  ESPCarlitos
—FW  NEDTom van Weert
—GK  MDAAlexei Koșelev
—GK  GRELefteris Choutesiotis
—MF  BFAIsmahila Ouédraogo
—MF  GREDimitris Kaloskamis

Out on loan

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos. NationPlayer
—DF  GREMichalis Stamatoulas (at Diagoras until 30 June 2024)
—MF  GREDimitrios Kostopoulos (at Diagoras until 30 June 2024)
No.Pos. NationPlayer
—MF  GREMattheos Mountes (at Diagoras until 30 June 2024)

Honours and achievements

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Honours

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Leagues

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Achievements

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Leagues

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Cups

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Seasons in the 21st century

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SeasonCategoryPositionCupNotes
2000–01Gamma Ethniki3rdGS
2001–02Gamma Ethniki5thGSPromoted to Beta Ethniki
2002–03Beta Ethniki9th1R
2003–04Beta Ethniki13th2R
2004–05Beta Ethniki15th2RRelegated to Gamma Ethniki, but merged with Chalkidona

and took their place in Alpha Ethniki

Atromitos merged with Chalkidona
2005–06Alpha Ethniki7th4RQualified to Uefa Cup
2006–07Super League8th4R
2007–08Super League14thSFRelegated to Beta Ethniki
2008–09Beta Ethniki1st4RPromoted to Super League
2009–10Super League7th5R
2010–11Super League11thRU
2011–12Super League4thRUQualified to Uefa Europa League
2012–13Super League3rd3RQualified to Uefa Europa League
2013–14Super League4thQFQualified to Uefa Europa League
2014–15Super League4thGSQualified to Uefa Europa League
2015–16Super League8thSF
2016–17Super League8thQF
2017–18Super League4thQFQualified to Uefa Europa League
2018–19Super League4thR16Qualified to Uefa Europa League
2019–20Super League8thQF
2020–21Super League8th1R
2021–22Super League12th5R
2022–23Super League8thR16
2023–24Super League11thQF

Best position in bold.

Key: 1R = First Round, 3R = Third Round, 4R = Fourth Round, 5R = Fifth Round, GS = Group Stage, QF = Quarter-finals, SF = Semi-finals, RU = Runner-up.

Personnel

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Ownership and current board

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PositionStaff
Owner Georgios Spanos
President Vasilios Betsis
A' Vice President & CEO Katia Koxenoglou
B' Vice President Vasilios Karakatsanis
C' Vice President Giannis Spiliotis
Board members Georgios Markovas
Antonis Karalis
Georgios Karachalios

Source: Atromitos F.C.

Executives

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Administration Department

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PositionStaff
Marketing Director Spyros Boulousis
Communication Director Pavlos Kousteris

Source: Atromitos F.C.

Football Department

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PositionStaff
Technical Director Giannis Angelopoulos
Team Manager Manolis Ververidis
Chief Scout Tolis Apostolou

Source: Atromitos F.C.

Coaching staff

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PositionStaff
Manager Pablo García
Assistant managers Mirosław Sznaucner
Benjamin García
Fitness coach Theocharis Komsis
Goalkeeper coach Vasilios Petropoulos
Analyst Giannis Ampatzidis

Source: Atromitos F.C.

Medical staff

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PositionStaff
Medical Director Dr. Nikolaos Piskopakis
Doctor Andreas Piskopakis
Physiotherapists Panagiotis Abeliotis
Dimitrios Grekos
Giannis Kagas

Source: Atromitos F.C.

Former managers

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European competitions record

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Last update: 14 August 2019

SeasonCompetitionRoundClubHomeAwayAggregate
2006–07UEFA Cup1R Sevilla1–20–41–6
2012–13UEFA Europa LeaguePO Newcastle United1–10–11–2
2013–14UEFA Europa LeaguePO AZ1–32–03–3 (a)
2014–15UEFA Europa League3Q FK Sarajevo1–32–13–4
2015–16UEFA Europa League3Q AIK1–03–14–1
PO Fenerbahçe0–10–30–4
2018–19UEFA Europa League2Q Dynamo Brest1–13–44–5
2019–20UEFA Europa League2Q DAC Dunajská Streda3–22–15–3
3Q Legia Warsaw0–20–00–2
Notes[29]
  • 1R: First round
  • 2Q: Second qualifying round
  • 3Q: Third qualifying round
  • PO: Play-off round

Sponsorships

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  • Great Shirt Sponsor: NetBet
  • Official Sport Clothing Manufacturer: Capelli
  • Gold Sponsor: Cosmote
  • Official Sponsor: Athens Medical Group

References

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  1. ^ "The two Greek Cup finals" (in Greek). atromitosfc.gr.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Team history". atromitosfc.gr. Archived from the original on 15 August 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  3. ^ "Atromitos' history" (in Greek).
  4. ^ a b Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander (11 June 2010). "1927/28 Panhellenic Championship". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  5. ^ Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander (11 June 2010). "1928/29 Panhellenic Championship". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  6. ^ Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander (11 June 2010). "1929/30 Panhellenic Championship". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  7. ^ Mastrogiannopoulos, Alexander (11 June 2010). "1930/31 Panhellenic Championship". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  8. ^ "Atromitos' 1940s" (in Greek). sport-retro.gr. 4 November 2017.
  9. ^ "Chalkidona's history" (in Greek). debut.gr.
  10. ^ "Merging with Chalkidona" (in Greek). sport-fm.gr. Retrieved 30 May 2005.
  11. ^ "Mutually beneficial football merging" (in Greek). tovima.gr. 24 November 2008.
  12. ^ "Greek Cup final in 2011" (in Greek). sport-fm.gr. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
  13. ^ ΠΑΟΚ-Ατρόμητος 0-0 (in Greek). sport24.gr. Retrieved 13 January 2013.
  14. ^ "Damir Khanati: The Immigrant's son who worked as a caretaker and stormed Armani" (in Greek). sport-retro.gr. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2017.
  15. ^ "It's official: Damir Canadi is the new head coach of Atromitos" (in Greek). sport24.gr. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  16. ^ "Atromitos won AEK at Athens Olympic Stadium" (in Greek). gazzetta.gr. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  17. ^ "The theme of "A Bola" is the frantic course of Atromitos!" (in Greek). gazzetta.gr. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
  18. ^ "Atromitos, the most ... closed club in Europe" (in Greek). gazzetta.gr.
  19. ^ "Atromitos finished 4th at the 2017–18 season" (in Greek). superleaguegreece.net.
  20. ^ "They continue together, Atromitos-Canadi" (in Greek). naftemporiki.gr. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  21. ^ "Presentation of the Perister Stadium" (in Greek). atromitosfc.gr.
  22. ^ "Atromitos' training center" (in Greek). atromitosfc.gr.
  23. ^ "Mazaraki's facilities" (in Greek). sport-fm.gr.
  24. ^ "Aspropyrgos training center" (in Greek). atromitosfc.gr.
  25. ^ "The jewel of Atromitos in the Aspropyrgos area" (in Greek). atromitosfc.gr.
  26. ^ "Atromitos FC Sports Complex". Archived from the original on 25 July 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  27. ^ "Fentagin" (in Greek). fentagin.gr.
  28. ^ "Fentagin's special action" (in Greek). gazzetta.gr.
  29. ^ "UEFA Europa League format". agonasport.com.
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