Pafos FC
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Pafos FC is an association football team based in Paphos, Cyprus, representing the wider Paphos region.
The club competes in the Cypriot First Division, the top tier of football in Cyprus.
Founded on June 10, 2014, Pafos FC was created from the merger of AEP Paphos and AEK Kouklia.
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Formation
Pafos FC is a professional football club based in Paphos, Cyprus, established on June 10, 2014, through the merger of two local clubs, AEP Paphos and AEK Kouklia. The formation aimed to consolidate senior football in the Paphos district, and the newly formed club began its journey in the Cypriot Second Division. In their inaugural season, Pafos FC showcased their potential by finishing as runners-up, which earned them promotion to the Cypriot First Division for the 2015-16 season.
Early Challenges and Resurgence
Despite a promising start, Pafos faced challenges in their first top-flight season, resulting in relegation back to the Second Division. However, the club bounced back quickly, securing promotion again in the 2016-17 season. This period marked a significant phase in the club's history as they began to establish themselves in Cypriot football.
Investment and Growth
In 2017, Pafos FC came under the ownership of Total Sports Investments, led by British businessman Roman Dubov. This change initiated a professionalization program that included renovations to their training facilities. The club continued to evolve, culminating in the appointment of Spanish coach Juan Carlos Carcedo in June 2023, signaling a new era of ambition and growth.
Recent Success
The 2023-24 season proved to be a landmark year for Pafos FC as they clinched their first major trophy, the Cypriot Cup, by defeating Omonia 3-0 in the final. This victory not only marked a significant achievement in the club's history but also qualified them for European competition for the first time. In the 2024-25 season, Pafos made their debut in the UEFA Europa Conference League, showcasing their growth on an international stage.
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Early years (2014–2017)
Pafos FC was formed to consolidate senior football in the Paphos district. AEP Paphos and AEK Kouklia voted to combine operations in June 2014; the new club played its first season in the Cypriot Second Division. Pafos won promotion in 2014–15 as Second Division runners-up, were relegated in 2015–16, and returned to the top flight at the first attempt in 2016–17.
Investment and consolidation (2017–2023)
In 2017 the club came under the control of Total Sports Investments, linked with British-based businessman Roman Dubov, and began a programme of professionalisation across the first team and academy. The training centre in Paphos underwent significant renovation in 2020. Spanish coach Juan Carlos Carcedo was appointed head coach in June 2023.
First honours and European debut (2023–present)
Pafos won the 2023–24 Cypriot Cup—the club's first major trophy—by defeating Omonia 3–0 in the final on 18 May 2024 at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia. The victory qualified the club for European competition for the first time. In 2024–25 Pafos entered the UEFA Europa Conference League in the second qualifying round, overturning a first-leg defeat to Žalgiris with a 3–0 home win to advance 4–2 on aggregate. They eliminated CSKA 1948 (after extra time) and CFR Cluj (on penalties) to reach the league phase, where they recorded home wins over Astana and other positive results against seeded opposition. In February 2025, Pafos faced Omonia in what…
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Pafos Football Club is a professional football club based in Paphos, Cyprus. Founded on 10 June 2014 following the merger of AEP Paphos and AEK Kouklia, the club represents the wider Paphos region in the Cypriot First Division. Pafos play home matches at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium, which has a capacity of 9,394, though their European home matches are played at the Alphamega Stadium due to the former falling short of UEFA standards.
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