Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C.
Squad
Hamza Younés2020current
Kazimierz Kmiecik1983–1985
Janusz Kupcewicz1985–1986
Theofanis Gekas1998–2001
Dimitris Salpingidis1999–2000
Vangelis Moras1999–2001- Efstathios Aloneftis2005–2007
Hélder Cristóvão2005–2006- Nikos Dabizas2005–2011
Giorgos Fotakis2006–2009- Stelios Venetidis2006–2012
- Ibrahima Bakayoko2007–2008
Laurent Robert2008–2009
Maciej Żurawski2008–2009
Mbo Mpenza2008–2008
Nolberto Solano2008–2008
Tümer Metin2008–2011
Aleksandar Radosavljević2009–2010- Antonio de Nigris2009–2009
Saša Ilić2009–2009
Stelios Giannakopoulos2009–2010- Aleksandar Radosavljević2010–2010
Daniel Cousin2010–2010- Daniel Cousin2010–2011
- Efstathios Tavlaridis2010–2011
- Fabián Canobbio2010–2011
Geremi2010–2011- Juan Velasco Damas2010–2011
Rudi Skácel2010–2010- Salomon Olembé2010–2010
Sander Puri2010–2012
Sebastián Viera2010–2010
Stephen Makinwa2010–2011- Ján Kozák2011–2011
Luís Boa Morte2011–2012
Francisco Medina Luna2018–2019- Ögmundur Kristinsson2018–2020
Amr Warda2019–2020
Ergys Kaçe2019–2020
Gabriel Torje2020–2021- Steliano Filip2020–2021
Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C. is a professional football club based in Larissa, Greece, often referred to as AEL or Larissa.
The club competes in the Super League Greece, the top tier of Greek football.
AEL was founded on May 17, 1964, through the merger of several local clubs, aiming to represent Larissa in top-tier football.
Biography
Formation
Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C., commonly known as AEL or Larissa, was established on May 17, 1964, from a vision to create a powerful football team representing the city of Larissa in Greece. The club was formed through the merger of several local teams, including Iraklis Larissa, Aris, Toxotis, and Larissaikos, after extensive discussions among local clubs. The team adopted crimson and white as its colors and played its first friendly match at Alcazar Stadium, winning against Panionios.
Early Success and Development
AEL quickly made its mark in Greek football, competing in the Second Division initially. The club's ambition led to its promotion to the top tier, where it earned the nickname "Queen of Thessaly." Over the years, AEL has achieved significant success, including winning the Super League title in the 1987-88 season and securing two Greek Cup victories in 1984-85 and 2006-07. The club has also reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1984-85, marking its presence in European competitions.
Recent Years and Legacy
In recent years, AEL has continued to compete in the Super League Greece and Super League Greece 2, with multiple championships and runner-up finishes in both leagues. The club's rich history and achievements have solidified its status as a prominent football institution in Greece, representing the Larissa region with pride and passion. AEL's legacy is characterized by its commitment to excellence and its role in the development of football in Thessaly, making it a beloved team among its supporters.
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Gallery
Career & Clubs
European competitions
UEFA Champions League all-time club ranking
As of 26 May 2021
League and cup history
Key: 1R = First Round, 2R = Second Round, 3R = Third Round, 4R = Fourth Round, 5R = Fifth Round, 6R = Sixth Round, GS = Group Stage, QF = Quarter-finals, SF = Semi-finals, RU = Runner-up, W = Winner.
Point system: 1959–60 to 1972–73: 3–2–1. 1973–74 to 1991–92: 2–1–0. 1992–93 onwards: 3–1–0. In the season 2012–13 the team gained 63 points but was penalized due to financial problems (−18 points in the final table) and finished 13th.
Athletic Union of Larissa, The "Queen of Thessaly", the "Queen of the lowlands". AEL, is the club that represents the Greek prefecture of Larissa. One Championship, two cups, four finals and many important successes at European level compose the temporal profile of the top team of the Greek region.
Creation and first years (1964–79)
AEL was created from a vision of a powerful team that will represent a city like Larissa in the top category. The 17 May 1964, is referred to as the exact date of its establishment, and then—after a barrage of meetings and discussions held at the Municipal Conservatory of Larissa and a catalytic last meeting of the local county clubs—it was decided the merger of: Iraklis Larissa (1930), "Aris" (1926), "Toxotis" (1943) and "Larissaikos" (1930). The Athletic Union of Larissa was now a reality, designed on the background of the Second Division, in shades of crimson and white, (not black and white, as initially decided). Typically, the conversion of the statute of Iraklis Larissa just a few days later—on 22 May—and its adoption on 8 June, gave AEL status, while teams "Dimitra", "Doxa Emporoipalilon" (based on "Aris Larissas" and "Doxa"), "Pelasgiotida" (by "Larissaikos" and "Pelasgikos") and "Olympos" (based on "Toxotis" and "Panthessalikos") completed this football family. On 7 June, Alcazar Stadium, the team's first homeground, recorded the initial friendly game, against Panionios which, by that time, was a very strong team, winning 2–1.…
- League
- Super League Greece
- League
- Super League Greece 2
Legacy
Domestic
Super League Winners (1): 1987–88 Runners-up (1): 1982–83 Greek Cup Winners (2): 1984–85, 2006–07 Runners-up (2): 1981–82, 1983–84 Greek Super Cup Runners-up (2): 1988, 2007 Super League 2 Winners (5): 1972–73, 1977–78, 2004–05, 2015–16, 2024–25 Runners-up (5): 1971–72, 2014–15, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24 Super League 2 Super Cup Winners (1): 2025 Gamma Ethniki Winners (1): 2013–14 Runners-up (1): 2003–04 Gamma Ethniki Cup Winners (1): 2013–14 Amateurs' Super Cup Winners (1): 2013–14
International
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Quarter-finals (1): 1984–85
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Athlitiki Enosi Larissa Football Club, often known as AEL or Larissa, and AEL Novibet for sponsorship reasons, is a Greek professional football club based in the city of Larissa, capital of Greece's Thessaly region.
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