AEK Athen

AEK Athen is a Greek football club based in the city of Athens. Founded in 1924, the club has a long and rich history in Greek football, having won 30 major trophies in its 95 years of existence.

The club's home ground is the Olympic Stadium, which has a capacity of over 69,000 spectators. The stadium has hosted numerous important matches, including the final of the UEFA Champions League in 1994.

The club's colors are black and yellow, and its nickname is "The Queen of the South", a reference to its location in the southern part of Athens. The club's logo features an eagle, which is a symbol of power and strength.

AEK Athen has a fierce rivalry with two other major clubs in Athens, Olympiacos and Panathinaikos. Matches between these three teams are known as the "Athens Derby" and are always highly anticipated by fans.

In its early years, AEK Athen was a multi-sports club, but in 1929, the football department became independent and focused solely on the sport. The club's greatest era was in the 1960s and 1970s, when it won 11 league titles and 4 Greek Cups.

One of the most iconic players in the club's history is Takis Loukanidis, who played for AEK for 20 years and is considered a legend by the club's fans. Another important figure in the club's history is Dimitris Melissanidis, who was the president of AEK for 12 years and oversaw some of its most successful years.

AEK Athen has also had success in European competitions, reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup in 1977 and the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League in 1996. The club has a strong fan base, known for their passionate support and loyalty.

Despite facing financial difficulties in recent years, AEK Athen remains one of the most popular and successful clubs in Greece, with a bright future ahead.