Agia Paraskevi F.C.
Full name |
Athlitikos Omilos Agias Paraskevis (Athletic Union of Agia Paraskevi) | ||
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Nickname(s) | Santa (Saint) | ||
Founded | 1931 | ||
Ground |
Δημοτικό Στάδιο Αγίας Παρασκευής Municipal Stadium of Agia Paraskevi Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece | ||
Capacity | 2800 | ||
Chairman | James Avgoustidis | ||
League | Athens A Local | ||
2013–14 | Athens A Local, 2nd | ||
Website | Club home page | ||
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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 and volleyball departments.[1]
History
It is affectionally known as Santa or Agia and contains a strong rivalry with Nea Ionia F.C.[2]
In 1992 they won both the championship and the cup of the Athens Football Clubs Association.
In 2008, they promoted to Third Division, South Group.[3] They were ranked 15th during the 2010-11 season.
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.
Titles
Leagues:
- Delta Ethniki
- Winners (1): 2007-2008
- Athens F.C.A. Regional Championship
- Winners (2): 1992, 2004
Cups:
- Athens F.C.A. Regional Cup
- Winners (3): 1992, 2005, 2008