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]
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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 | Gamma Ethniki | ||
| 2023–24 | Gamma Ethniki (Group 4), 17th (relegated) | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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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.
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
