Panathinaikos

Biography and Profile of Panathinaikos

Panathinaikos is a professional football club based in Athína (Athens), Greece. Currently competing in Super League 1, they play their home matches at the iconic Stadio Apóstolos Nikolaidis. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow Panathinaikos on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.

Standout Performers & Ratings

During the current campaign, Anastasios Bakasetas has emerged as the standout performer for Panathinaikos, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 7.38 rating. He is flanked in influence by Davide Calabria and Tin Jedvaj, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.21 and 7.21 respectively.

Top Scorers & Offensive Output

Providing the cutting edge in attack, Cyriel Dessers has been the primary source of goals for Panathinaikos, leading the team's scoring charts with 18 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Andrews Tetteh who registered 6 assists.

Recent Match Log

• May 17, 2026: draw at home 2-2 vs PAOK Thessaloniki (Super League 1)
• May 13, 2026: loss away 1-0 vs Olympiacos (Super League 1)
• May 10, 2026: loss away 2-1 vs AEK Athens (Super League 1)
• May 3, 2026: draw at home 0-0 vs AEK Athens (Super League 1)
• April 19, 2026: loss at home 0-2 vs Olympiacos (Super League 1)

Current League Standings & Position

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	AEK Athens	32	21	9	2	+37	72
2	Olympiacos	32	19	9	4	+34	66
3	PAOK Thessaloniki	32	18	10	4	+34	64
4	Panathinaikos	32	14	10	8	+14	52

Official Squad & Player Roster

The active squad for Panathinaikos consists of the following player roster classified by positions:

Goalkeepers: Alban Lafont (Ivory Coast), Kostas Kotsaris (Greece), Lucas Abraham Chávez (Argentina)

Defenders: Ahmed Touba (Algeria), Angelos Vyntra (Greece), Davide Calabria (Italy), Erik Palmer-Brown (USA), Georgios Katris (Greece), Giannis Kotsiras (Greece), Giorgos Kyriakopoulos (Greece), Ilias Sgouros (Greece), Javier Hernández (Spain), Nektarios Kaloskamis (Greece)

Midfielders: Abdul Ajagun, Adam Gnezda Cerin (Slovenia), Adriano Jagusic (Croatia), Anastasios Bakasetas (Greece), Djibril Cisse, Filip Djuricic (Serbia), Gilberto Silva, Iason Nempis (Greece), Jacob Neestrup (Denmark), Karol Swiderski (Poland), Loukas Stamellos (Greece), Manolis Siopis (Greece), Mladen Petric, Moussa Sissoko (France), Pape Habib Sow, Pavlos Pantelidis (Greece), Pedro Chirivella (Spain), Rafael Benítez (Spain), Renato Sanches (Portugal), Rushit Zeka (Greece)

Forwards: Anass Zaroury (Morocco), Andrews Tetteh (Greece), Cyriel Dessers (Nigeria), Facundo Pellistri (Uruguay), Georgios Kyriopoulos (Greece), Giannis Bokos (Greece), Milos Pantovic (Serbia)

The recent squad updates for Panathinaikos feature new arrivals like Iñaki Peña (from Barcelona), Lucas Abraham Chávez (from Argentinos Juniors), Anass Zaroury (from Lens), Adriano Jagusic (from Slaven) and Javier Hernández (from Leganes) and 4 more. Leaving the club are players including Enis Çokaj (to Bochum), Enis Çokaj (to Bochum), Filip Mladenovic (to Karagümrük), Daniel Mancini (to Free agent) and Elton Fikaj (to Piast Gliwice) and 8 more.

Head Coach & Management

Rafael Benítez is the current head coach of Panathinaikos. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 52% win rate across 29 matches, averaging 1.79 points per game. Previously, Rafael Benítez managed the club for 2 seasons, recording 15 wins from 29 matches (a 52% win rate).

Home Ground & Facilities

Panathinaikos hosts their home matches at the historic Stadio Apóstolos Nikolaidis located in Athína (Athens). The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.

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