PAE Asteras Tripolis
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PAE Asteras Tripolis is a Greek football club from the town of Tripoli, Greece
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Asteras was founded in 1931, in the area near the railway station and formally recognized from the courts with the 312/1931 act. After some time, for unknown reasons, Asteras was inactive and during 1932 all the football clubs of the town temporary dissolved.
After World War II
, Asteras refounded under the name Neos Asteras and recognized under the act No.508 of the court of Tripoli on the 23rd of June 1947. During the 1950s, Asteras took part in the championship of Enosi Podosfairikon Somation Arcadias (Union of Football Teams of Arcadia), winning the title of Champion five consecutive times (1957–1962). Asteras played for two years in B’ Ethniki (1961–1963). It is the first team of Tripolis that played in this high a league and one of the charter members of B’ Ethniki. In the summer of 1963, Asteras integrated with Ari – Atromito, that had been integrated as well a year earlier. Ther new team eas called Athlitikos Omilos Tripolis. AOT.
AOT was based in the constitution of Asteras, that changed to Omilos. At the same time another team created under the name “SEFA Aris – Atromitos” afterwards renamed “SEFA Arcadicos”. Omilos continued until 1968, and was dissolved with the act No.345 of the Tripoli court, after it was integrated with Arcadikos to form Panarcadikos.
The new history of Asteras as we know it until today, started in 1978 and was formally recognized under the act of No.368 of Tripolis court, since then it has taken part with success in the regional championship of Arcadia. It has five participations for D Ethniki, one in G’ Ethniki, B’ Ethniki, 3 in Superleague.
The club is the best in Arcadia
, especially in terms of their financial support and youth setup.
On May 12, 2007 the club clinched a promotion spot to the Super League Greece
for the 2007–08 season.
Having been unbeaten at home since 2001 until November 2006 as they moved up four divisions(in Greek cup vs. 1st division Xanthi 1–0 and in regular season 2–1 to Kastoria), Asteras then made a spectacular start to their first season in the Super League. Their first ever win in Super League was against Panathinaikos FC
, 1–0. This was followed by their first away win in Super League against OFI Crete
, 3–0. However perhaps their most memorable game this season was a 1–0 home victory over Olympiakos and 2–1 victory over AEK Athens. Asteras is the only newcomer team in the Superleague to beat Panathinaikos FC
, Olympiakos, PAOK (home and away) and AEK Athens all in its début season
Paulo Campos
left Asteras on 24 February 2008 and the team now continued with, up until then assistant manager of the team, Panagiotis Tzanavaras. After the completion of the 2007–2008 superleague season, Panagiotis Tzanavaras went back to his old post as assistant manager and the team hired Carlos Carvalhal as the new team manager. Carlos Carvalhal was a noted manager of the Portuguese championship, having trained teams like Vitória de Setúbal and Leixões Sport Club
. Nevertheless, he was sacked in mid-season due to poor results which led the team near the relegation zone. He was succeeded by former AEK F.C. caretaker, Nikos Kostenoglou
.
In 2009 Asteras signed Roberto Carlos Mario Gómez
as their new coach. An argentinian coach that has worked as an assistant manager in Valencia, Mallorca and Inter.Asteras Tripolis managed to be loved by the countries but few teams after playing very good football managed to steal hearts!In 2008 came very close to the exit in Europe, but the last racing lost to AEK Athens F.C. score was 2–0 and remained in seventh position.The good presence resulted sold almost all the stars of the group. Lucio Filomeno
example, that he was transferred to PAOK F.C.. Ιn the summer of 2010, just before the end to transfer the Asteras Tripolis team brought to the Spanish footballer from Zaragoza
, Rubén Pulido causing great surprise to fans!
is a privately owned stadium
in Tripoli
, Greece
. It is used for football
matches and is the home stadium of Asteras Tripolis. The stadium is commonly referred to as Wembley after the famous British stadium. It holds 7,500.
For recent transfers, see List of Greek football transfers summer 2011
. Foreign players with an EU passport are registered as EU-Nationals
Danijel Cesarec
Mauro Milano
Horacio Ramón Cardozo
Lucio Filomeno
Patrick Zoundi
Roudolphe Douala
Tresor Luntala
Michalis Klokidis
Zsolt Bárányos
Solomon Grimes
Jaouad Zairi
Fritz Emeran
Asteras Tripolis professional history
Tripoli, Greece
Tripoli is a city of about 25,000 inhabitants in the central part of the Peloponnese, in Greece. It is the capital of the prefecture of Arcadia and the centre of the municipality of Tripolis, pop...
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Asteras was founded in 1931, in the area near the railway station and formally recognized from the courts with the 312/1931 act. After some time, for unknown reasons, Asteras was inactive and during 1932 all the football clubs of the town temporary dissolved.
History
During that period Minas Tsavdaris was in Tripoli, and founded a football team named “Keramikos” with black & white colors, influenced by the name of the area he was leaving. The team of “Keramikos” was never formally recognized and during 1938 Minas Tsavdaris used the constitution of Asteras and integrated the players of “Keramikos”. This way Asteras reassembled. During 1939 EPOT was founded, Asteras plays for the championship of the period 1939–1940, with open teams like Aris Tripolis, AEK Tripolis, Olympiada Tripolis. WWII stopped all sporting activities in Tripoli, and like all teams of the town Asteras dissolved.After World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Asteras refounded under the name Neos Asteras and recognized under the act No.508 of the court of Tripoli on the 23rd of June 1947. During the 1950s, Asteras took part in the championship of Enosi Podosfairikon Somation Arcadias (Union of Football Teams of Arcadia), winning the title of Champion five consecutive times (1957–1962). Asteras played for two years in B’ Ethniki (1961–1963). It is the first team of Tripolis that played in this high a league and one of the charter members of B’ Ethniki. In the summer of 1963, Asteras integrated with Ari – Atromito, that had been integrated as well a year earlier. Ther new team eas called Athlitikos Omilos Tripolis. AOT.
AOT was based in the constitution of Asteras, that changed to Omilos. At the same time another team created under the name “SEFA Aris – Atromitos” afterwards renamed “SEFA Arcadicos”. Omilos continued until 1968, and was dissolved with the act No.345 of the Tripoli court, after it was integrated with Arcadikos to form Panarcadikos.
The new history of Asteras as we know it until today, started in 1978 and was formally recognized under the act of No.368 of Tripolis court, since then it has taken part with success in the regional championship of Arcadia. It has five participations for D Ethniki, one in G’ Ethniki, B’ Ethniki, 3 in Superleague.
The club is the best in Arcadia
Arcadia
Arcadia is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Peloponnese. It is situated in the central and eastern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. It takes its name from the mythological character Arcas. In Greek mythology, it was the home of the god Pan...
, especially in terms of their financial support and youth setup.
On May 12, 2007 the club clinched a promotion spot to the Super League Greece
Super League Greece
The Superleague Greece is the highest professional football league in Greece. It was formed on July 16, 2006 and replaced Alpha Ethniki at the top of the Greek football league system. The league consists of 16 teams and runs from August to May, with teams playing 30 games each...
for the 2007–08 season.
Having been unbeaten at home since 2001 until November 2006 as they moved up four divisions(in Greek cup vs. 1st division Xanthi 1–0 and in regular season 2–1 to Kastoria), Asteras then made a spectacular start to their first season in the Super League. Their first ever win in Super League was against Panathinaikos FC
Panathinaikos FC
Panathinaikos Football Club is a Greek professional football club based in Athens. Founded in 1908, they play in the Super League Greece and are one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Greek football history. They have won 20 Greek Championships and 17 Greek Cups.Panathinaikos is the most...
, 1–0. This was followed by their first away win in Super League against OFI Crete
OFI Crete
OFI , the Sportfriends Association Heraklion, is a Greek association football club based in Heraklion, on the island of Crete. Outside Greece, the club is generally known as OFI Crete F.C., however, the name Crete is not actually part of the club's official title.OFI is the club with most...
, 3–0. However perhaps their most memorable game this season was a 1–0 home victory over Olympiakos and 2–1 victory over AEK Athens. Asteras is the only newcomer team in the Superleague to beat Panathinaikos FC
Panathinaikos FC
Panathinaikos Football Club is a Greek professional football club based in Athens. Founded in 1908, they play in the Super League Greece and are one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Greek football history. They have won 20 Greek Championships and 17 Greek Cups.Panathinaikos is the most...
, Olympiakos, PAOK (home and away) and AEK Athens all in its début season
Paulo Campos
Paulo Campos
Paulo C. Campos was a Filipino physician and educator noted for his promotion of wider community health care and his achievements in the field of nuclear medicine for which he was dubbed as "The Father of Nuclear Medicine in the Philippines"...
left Asteras on 24 February 2008 and the team now continued with, up until then assistant manager of the team, Panagiotis Tzanavaras. After the completion of the 2007–2008 superleague season, Panagiotis Tzanavaras went back to his old post as assistant manager and the team hired Carlos Carvalhal as the new team manager. Carlos Carvalhal was a noted manager of the Portuguese championship, having trained teams like Vitória de Setúbal and Leixões Sport Club
Leixões Sport Club
Leixões Sport Club, commonly known as just Leixões, is a sports club from Matosinhos, Portugal. It is organized into several specialized departments for many events such as football, boxing, karate, volleyball, swimming, and billiards...
. Nevertheless, he was sacked in mid-season due to poor results which led the team near the relegation zone. He was succeeded by former AEK F.C. caretaker, Nikos Kostenoglou
Nikos Kostenoglou
Nikolaos "Nikos" Kostenoglou is a former Greek football player and current football manager of Greek club AEK Athens F.C..Kostenoglou started his career as a football player at Xanthi FC the year 1989, and was transferred in 1994 at AEK....
.
In 2009 Asteras signed Roberto Carlos Mario Gómez
Roberto Carlos Mario Gómez
footballer]] see: Mario GómezRoberto Carlos Mario Gómez is a football manager and former Argentine footballer....
as their new coach. An argentinian coach that has worked as an assistant manager in Valencia, Mallorca and Inter.Asteras Tripolis managed to be loved by the countries but few teams after playing very good football managed to steal hearts!In 2008 came very close to the exit in Europe, but the last racing lost to AEK Athens F.C. score was 2–0 and remained in seventh position.The good presence resulted sold almost all the stars of the group. Lucio Filomeno
Lucio Filomeno
Lucio Filomeno is an Argentine football forward who currently plays for Atlético de Rafaela. After growing up in Haedo, Buenos Aires, Filomeno played for a variety of clubs around the world and also for the Argentina U-16 National Team....
example, that he was transferred to PAOK F.C.. Ιn the summer of 2010, just before the end to transfer the Asteras Tripolis team brought to the Spanish footballer from Zaragoza
Zaragoza
Zaragoza , also called Saragossa in English, is the capital city of the Zaragoza Province and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain...
, Rubén Pulido causing great surprise to fans!
Stadium
Asteras Tripolis StadiumAsteras Tripolis Stadium
Asteras Tripolis Stadium is a football stadium in Tripoli, Greece. The stadium has been the home stadium of FC Asteras Tripolis until the construction of the New Asteras Tripolis Stadium. The stadium holds 6,430....
is a privately owned stadium
Stadium
A modern stadium is a place or venue for outdoor sports, concerts, or other events and consists of a field or stage either partly or completely surrounded by a structure designed to allow spectators to stand or sit and view the event.)Pausanias noted that for about half a century the only event...
in Tripoli
Tripoli, Greece
Tripoli is a city of about 25,000 inhabitants in the central part of the Peloponnese, in Greece. It is the capital of the prefecture of Arcadia and the centre of the municipality of Tripolis, pop...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. It is used for football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
matches and is the home stadium of Asteras Tripolis. The stadium is commonly referred to as Wembley after the famous British stadium. It holds 7,500.
Current squad
As of July 17, 2011 according to combined sources on the official website http://www.asterastripolis.gr and http://www.superleaguegreece.net:For recent transfers, see List of Greek football transfers summer 2011
Foreign players
Only five Non-EU Nationals can be registered in the Greek Super leagueSuper League Greece
The Superleague Greece is the highest professional football league in Greece. It was formed on July 16, 2006 and replaced Alpha Ethniki at the top of the Greek football league system. The league consists of 16 teams and runs from August to May, with teams playing 30 games each...
. Foreign players with an EU passport are registered as EU-Nationals
EU Nationals Rubén Pulido Daniel Orozco Daniel Orozco Álvarez Daniel Orozco Álvarez is a Spanish footballer who plays for Asteras Tripoli F.C. in Greece, as a central defender.-Football career:... Mark Kerr Mark Kerr (footballer) Mark Kerr is a Scottish professional football player who currently plays for Greek club Asteras Tripolis.-Falkirk:Kerr began his career with Falkirk, where he played from 1998 until 2003... Radoslaw Matusiak Radoslaw Matusiak Radosław Matusiak is a Polish footballer who is currently plays for Asteras Tripoli.-Club:Matusiak's contribution at the senior national team level caught the eyes of a handful of clubs in Europe during the winter transfer window. Speculation of the Polish striker joining Italian side U.S... |
Non-EU Nationals Emmanuel Francou Emmanuel Fernandes Francou Emmanuel Fernandes Francou is an Argentine football player, who currently plays for FC Asteras Tripolis in Greece.... Rogerio Sebastián Bartolini Sebastián Bartolini Sebastián Bartolini is an Argentine footballer currently under contract for Greek side Asteras Tripoli F.C..-External links:*... Marcelo Marcelo Rodrigues Alves Marcelo Rodrigues Alves, known as Marcelo Goianira is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for Kalloni F.C. in the Greece.-Career:Career StatisticsLast update: 26 Nov 2010-External links:****... Nemanja Arsenijevic Nemanja Arsenijević Nemanja Arsenijević is a Serbian football midfielder playing in Serbian Superliga club FK Sloboda Point Sevojno.... |
Notable former players
Nikolaos LazaridisNikolaos Lazaridis
Nikolaos "Nikos" Lazaridis is a Greek football player currently playing for Aris Thessaloniki F.C. in Greece. He quickly established himself as a key member of the squad and managed to score the winning goal against Atlético Madrid, paving the path to next stage qualification for Aris...
Danijel Cesarec
Danijel Cesarec
Danijel Cesarec is a Croatian footballer currently playing for Greek football team Aris Thessaloniki F.C..-NK Marsonia:Cesarec started his career in NK Marsonia. H e played there 2 years , making 40 apparances and scoring 6 league goals...
Mauro Milano
Mauro Ramiro Milano
Mauro Ramiro Milano is an Argentinean football midfielder and striker.- Career :Milano made his debut in Argentina's Primera División as a player for Club Atlético Huracán. He was later transferred to Asteras Tripolis of Super League Greece. After two years in Tripoli, he accepted an offer from...
Horacio Ramón Cardozo
Horacio Ramón Cardozo
Horacio Ramon Cardozo is an Argentine football midfielder currently playing for Kavala F.C.. He was born in Goya, Argentina.He played several years for Estudiantes de la Plata...
Lucio Filomeno
Lucio Filomeno
Lucio Filomeno is an Argentine football forward who currently plays for Atlético de Rafaela. After growing up in Haedo, Buenos Aires, Filomeno played for a variety of clubs around the world and also for the Argentina U-16 National Team....
Patrick Zoundi
Patrick Zoundi
Patrick Zoundi is a Burkinabé footballer who plays for 1. FC Union Berlin.- Career :Zoundi began his career in the youth academy of Planète Champion. In the summer of 2000, he moved to Europe, joining the Belgian club KSC Lokeren. After five years in Belgium he signed a contract with Ethnikos...
Roudolphe Douala
Roudolphe Douala
Roudolphe Douala M'bele , known as Douala, is a Cameroonian footballer. Mainly a winger, he can also operate as a forward, and played professionally in five countries, mainly in Portugal.-Football career:...
Tresor Luntala
Trésor Luntala
Trésor Luntala is a Congolese football player who currently free agent.-Career:His previous clubs include Stade Rennais, Birmingham City, Grasshopper and C.S. Visé...
Michalis Klokidis
Michalis Klokidis
Michalis Klokidis is the all-time scorer in the top four divisions of Greek football. He was born on 23 December 1971. Has played with Levadeiakos, ILTEX Lykoi , Agersani Naxos FC, Leonidio FC, Kerkyra FC, Thrasivoulos Filis and in 2003–04 played with AS Rodos where he was the top scorer in the 3rd...
Zsolt Bárányos
Zsolt Bárányos
Zsolt Bárányos is a Hungarian football player who currently plays for Vasas SC.-Honours: Hungarian League: Runner-up: 1994 Hungarian Cup: Winner: 1996, 2005 Runner-up: 1994, 2006, 2008-National team:...
Solomon Grimes
Solomon Grimes
Solomon Grimes is a Liberian football defender playing for Cypriot club Nea Salamina.He has earned one cap with the Liberia national football team.-External links:* *...
Jaouad Zairi
Jaouad Zairi
Jaouad Zairi is a Moroccan footballer. He is currently free transfer and member of the Moroccan national team. He is nicknamed The Juggler because of his impressive technical skills.- Early life :...
Fritz Emeran
Fritz Emeran
Fritz Nkusi Emeran is a former Rwandan international football player who last plays for Levadiakos in Greece.-Career:...
Managers
| Giannis Petrakis 2004 – January 2006 Local league, D Ethniki, G Ethniki Lysandros Georgamlis Lysandros Georgamlis Lysandros Georgamlis is a former international Greek footballer and current assistant manager at AC Omonia.-Playing career:... 2006 – May 2006 G Ethniki Giannis Papakostas Giannis Papakostas Giannis Papakostas is a Greek football manager who is currently coaching AE Larissa. Papakostas begain his coaching career at Eleusina and Chalkidona and PAS Giannina that he broght into the semi-final of Greek Cup in the season 2006–2007. Papakostas later cut his teeth on such clubs as... June 2006 – December 2006 B Ethniki Paulo Luiz Campos Paulo Luiz Campos Paulo Luiz Campos is a Brazilian football manager, currently employed by Brazilian club Duque de Caxias.- Titles :Al Shabab* Saudi Premier League: 1990–91* Arab Super Cup: 2000Al-Rayyan*Qatar Crown Prince Cup: 2001... 2007 – February 2008, B Ethniki, Super league Panagiotis Tzanavaras February 2008 – June 2008, Super league Carlos Carvalhal June 2008 – November 2008, Super league Nikos Kostenoglou Nikos Kostenoglou Nikolaos "Nikos" Kostenoglou is a former Greek football player and current football manager of Greek club AEK Athens F.C..Kostenoglou started his career as a football player at Xanthi FC the year 1989, and was transferred in 1994 at AEK.... November 2008 – May 2009, Super league Mario Gómez Roberto Carlos Mario Gómez footballer]] see: Mario GómezRoberto Carlos Mario Gómez is a football manager and former Argentine footballer.... July 2009 – October 2009, Super league Vangelis Vlachos Vangelis Vlachos Vangelis Vlachos is a former Greek football player and current coach.Vlachos played for Panathinaikos in the Alpha Ethniki from 1985 to 1991.-Honours:AEK Athens*Greek Cup: 1983Panathinaikos... October 2009 – January 2011, Super league Pavlos Dermitzakis Pavlos Dermitzakis Pavlos Dermitzakis is a professional football manager and former football player.-As football player:He started his professional career in the age of 18 as a player of Kavala... January 2011 – present, Super league |
Technical staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
 Borovilos Dimitrios |
General Director |
| Borovilos Giorgos |
Consultant Manager |
| Skorpidas Babis |
Director |
| Sakis Tsiolis |
Manager |
 Rubén Sellés |
Assistant Manager |
 William Hautman |
Trainer |
| Xatzopoulos Polivios |
Scouting |
| Nikos Kapogiannis |
Academy Staff |
| Panagiotopoulos Christos, Leontios Dimitris, Terzis Dimitris |
Academy Manager |
 Jerry Ougen |
Goalkeeper Coach |
| Panagiotis Melas, Tsakotos Giorgos, Dimitrakopoulos Kostas |
Doctors |
| Alexantros Kastritis, Kostas Papas, Kostas Diamantopoulos |
Physio |
| Tsatsoulis Spyros |
Statistics |
Domestic Titles and honours
- Total Titles: 15
- Second Division: 1
- 2007
- Third DivisionGamma EthnikiFootball League 2, formerly known as Gamma Ethniki, is the third highest professional football league in Greece.-History:It began in 1965 as an amateur championship, while in 1983 it was changed to professional...
: 1- 2006
- Fourth DivisionGreek Fourth DivisionDelta Ethniki or Regional Championship is called the semi-professional league in Greece. The participants are divided into ten regional groups, consisting of sixteen clubs...
: 1- 2005
- Arcadian Championship (Fifth Division):8
- 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1988, 1990, 2003
- Arcadian Cup:3
- 1990, 2004, 2005
- Arcadian Double:1
- 1990
- Second Division: 1
Asteras Tripolis professional history
- 3 seasons in the Super League GreeceSuper League GreeceThe Superleague Greece is the highest professional football league in Greece. It was formed on July 16, 2006 and replaced Alpha Ethniki at the top of the Greek football league system. The league consists of 16 teams and runs from August to May, with teams playing 30 games each...
- 3 seasons in the Second Division
- 2 seasons in the Third DivisionGamma EthnikiFootball League 2, formerly known as Gamma Ethniki, is the third highest professional football league in Greece.-History:It began in 1965 as an amateur championship, while in 1983 it was changed to professional...
- 5 seasons in the Fourth DivisionGreek Fourth DivisionDelta Ethniki or Regional Championship is called the semi-professional league in Greece. The participants are divided into ten regional groups, consisting of sixteen clubs...
External links
Official sites Official website- Asteras Tripolis TV channel from Goal4Replay.net
- http://www.stadia.gr/tripoli/tripoli-gr.html Asteras Tripolis Stadium in English