AEK Athens F.C. (women)

AEK Athens
Full nameΑθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως
Athlitikí Énosis Konstantinoupόleos
(Athletic Union of Constantinople)
Nickname(s)Vasílissa (Queen)
Énosis (Union)
Kitrinómavroi (The Yellow-Blacks)
Dikéfalos Aetós (Two-Headed Eagle)
Founded5 July 2021 (2021-07-05)[1]
GroundAgioi Anargyroi Stadium
ChairmanAlexis Alexiou
ManagerNikos Kotsovos
LeagueGreek A Division
2024–25Greek A Division, 1st (champions)
Websitehttps://www.aek.gr/podosfairo-gynaikon/

AEK Athens Women's Football Club (Greek: ΠΑΕ A.E.K. [aek]; Αθλητική Ένωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως; Athlitiki Enosis Konstantinoupoleos, meaning Athletic Union of Constantinople), commonly referred to as AEK, is a Greek women's association football club that competes in A Division and represents the major Greek football club AEK Athens F.C. and A.E.K. (sports club).

History

AEK women's football team was founded in July 2021.[1] In the 2021–22 season, they competed in the Greek C Division, finishing top of their group undefeated.[2] Greek international player Vasiliki Moskofidou was the top scorer of the league with 26 goals in 8 appearances.[3] At the end of the season, AEK's manager Christos Christopoulos took the position of technical director,[4] while Nikos Gkalitsios became the new head coach.[5]

In 2022–23, they participated in the Greek B Division, in which they once again finished first in their group unbeaten.[6] AEK had the best defence in the league that season, conceiding only twice. Their joined top scorers were Eirini Vasilakopoulou and Antonia Nika with 15 goals each.[7]

2023–24 was their first season in Greece's top division. AEK made some adjustments to their squad in the summer with the signings of Greek internationals Panagiota Chatzicharistou, Maria Kapnisi and Despoina Chatzinikolaou as well as Colombians Tatiana Vera from CD Parquesol, Vennus Pineda from La Equidad and Yulie Lopez from América de Cali. On 17 December 2023, after an 1–1 draw against Trikala, manager Nikos Gkalitsios had his contract terminated[8] and was replaced by Nikos Kotsovos.[9] They finished 6th with 9 wins, 9 draws and 8 defeats.[10] They also participated in the 2024 Greek Cup, reaching the final in their first ever appearance in the tournament. They lost on penalties to defending champions PAOK.[11] Despoina Chatzinikolaou was the top scorer of the competition with 6 goals.

Honours

Doubles

  • Winners (1): 2024–25

European performance

Season Competition Round Opponent Home Away Agg. Qual.
2025–26 UEFA Women's Champions League Round 1 Racing Union

Players

Current squad

As of 29 June 2025[12]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  GRE Dimitra Giannakouli
2 DF  GRE Eirini Nefrou
3 MF  GRE Sofia Zagkli
4 DF  GRE Georgia Pavlopoulou
5 DF  GRE Maria Kapnisi (captain)
6 DF  GRE Tatiana Georgiou
7 MF  CYP Maria Panagiotou
8 MF  GRE Eleni Stefatou (third-captain)
9 FW  GRE Despoina Chatzinikolaou (vice-captain)
10 FW  GRE Sofia Koggouli
11 DF  GRE Stefania Stergiouli
12 FW  GRE Nagia Veniamin
13 MF  COL Maireth Pérez
No. Pos. Nation Player
14 DF  GRE Eleni Tselenti
15 GK  ALB Aleksandra Kocibelli
16 DF  MEX Sofía Álvarez
17 DF  GRE Eleni Kakambouki
18 MF  GRE Eleftheria Plakia
19 FW  CYP Antri Violari
20 MF  GRE Voula Tzoutzouraki
22 MF  GRE Pigi Lompotesi
23 FW  GRE Marianthi Ropoki
27 GK  GRE Dimitra Teneketzi
DF  CAN Gabrielle Vivier-Hannay
MF  GRE Ioanna Chamalidou
MF  GRE Eleni Saich
FW  SWE Astrid Larsson

Coaching staff

As of 6 June 2025[12]
Position Name
Head coach Nikos Kotsovos
Assistant coach Andreas Atmatsidis
Goalkeeper coach Antonis Kokonis
Fitness coach Giorgos Pidoulas
Technical director Christos Christopoulos
Reserve team coach
Team manager Christos Amourgis
Physiotherapist Katerina Dasaki

Managerial history

Name Years
Christos Christopoulos 2021–2022
Nikos Gkalitsios 2022–2023
Nikos Kotsovos 2023–

References

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  2. ^ "Πρωτάθλημα Γ΄ Κατηγορίας Γυναικών". epo.gr. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Ματιές στο Γυναικείο Ποδόσφαιρο". facebook.com. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Ο Χρήστος Χριστόπουλος Τεχνικός Διευθυντής". aek.gr. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Ποδόσφαιρο Γυναικών: Ο Νίκος Γκαλίτσιος νέος προπονητής στην ΑΕΚ". kingsport.gr. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Πρωτάθλημα Β΄ Κατηγορίας Γυναικών". epo.gr. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Ο Τελικός πίνακας των σκόρερ της Β' Εθνικής 2022-2023". womensfootball.gr. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Ποδόσφαιρο Γυναικών: Τέλος από την ΑΕΚ ο Γκαλίτσιος". aek1924.gr. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Νέος προπονητής της ΑΕΚ ο Νίκος Κωτσοβός". aek.gr. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Πρωτάθλημα Α΄ Κατηγορίας Γυναικών". epo.gr. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Μόνο υπερηφάνεια για αυτήν την ομάδα!". aek.gr. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  12. ^ a b "ΟΜΑΔΑ". aek.gr. Retrieved 16 July 2024.

[1]

  1. ^ Κ, Χαραλάμπους (2025-05-24). "Κύπελλο Γυναικών: Νταμπλούχος η ΑΕΚ, 2-0 τον Παναθηναϊκό" (in Greek). Retrieved 2025-07-07.