Olympiakos Piraeus is a historic Greek club founded in 1925 and rooted in the port city of Piraeus. Known for its red-and-white identity and the Thrylos, or Legend, nickname, it plays at Karaiskakis Stadium, a renowned football ground with an intense atmosphere. The page brings together the club’s present sporting picture and enduring profile, linking its local culture with a long record of domestic prominence and regular visibility in European competition.
Olympiakos Piraeus Upcoming matches by league
Super League 1
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- Regular Season - 5
Levadiakos
Olympiakos Piraeus
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- Regular Season - 6
Olympiakos PiraeusNo H2HPanathinaikos
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- Regular Season - 7
PanetolikosNo H2HOlympiakos Piraeus
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- Regular Season - 8
Olympiakos PiraeusNo H2HKalamata
UEFA Europa League
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- League Stage - 1
Olympiakos Piraeus
Jagiellonia
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- Group Stage
Marseille
Olympiakos Piraeus
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- Group Stage
Olympiakos Piraeus
Sparta Praha
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- Group Stage
Rennes
Olympiakos Piraeus
Cup
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- Greek Cup - 4
MarkoNo H2HOlympiakos Piraeus
Olympiakos Piraeus Last matches by league
Super League 1
UEFA Europa League
Cup
UEFA Champions League
Friendlies Clubs
Olympiakos Piraeus Team Roster
The recorded 32-player roster is balanced across five attackers, nine defenders, five goalkeepers and 13 midfielders. A. El Kaabi, André Luiz, Clayton, M. Taremi and R. Yaremchuk form the listed attacking group. Defensive options include David Carmo, P. Retsos, Rodinei, Pablo Maffeo and S. Onyemaechi, while S. Ortega, B. Popović and Dimitrios Stournaras are among the goalkeepers. The midfield features Chiquinho, Dani García, Gelson Martins, Gustavo Sá, Jota Silva, K. Fortounis and Y. Yazıcı, with additional listed options such as C. Mouzakitis and T. Bakoulas adding further depth.
position Goalkeeper
Stefan Ortega Moreno
Balša Popović
Alexandros Tsompanidis
Dimitrios Stournaras
position Defender
Emmanouil Saliakas
Zinedin Smajlović
Lorenzo Pirola
David Mota Veiga Teixeira Carmo
Marcus Holmgren Pedersen
Panagiotis Retsos
Sopuruchukwu Bruno Onyemaechi
Nayair Tiknizyan
position Midfielder
Konstantinos Fortounis
Gustavo Filipe Alves de Freitas Azevedo e Sá
Gelson Dany Batalha Martins
Daniel García Carrillo
Gustavo Adolfo Puerta Molano
Lorenzo Scipioni
Remo Marco Freuler
João Pedro Ferreira Silva
Theofanis Bakoulas
Francisco Leonel Lima Silva Machado
Santiago Hezze
Georgios Karakasidis
Joel Roca Casals
C. Filis
Yusuf Yazıcı
position Attacker
Ayoub El Kaabi
Roman Yaremchuk
Leon Patrick Bailey Butler
Armando González Alba
Clayton Fernandes Silva
Last Olympiakos Piraeus Coachs
The most recent recorded appointment in the timeline is Sotiris Silaidopoulos, listed for 1 February 2024, with that date also recorded as the end of his entry. José Luis Mendilibar Etxebarria is listed from the same date without a recorded end, but the available chronology does not confirm a current holder. Earlier appointments were Carlos Carvalhal from December 2023 to February 2024, Diego Martínez from June to December 2023, and José Anigo from April to June 2023. The timeline therefore documents a period of managerial change rather than a verified present appointment.
José Luis Mendilibar Etxebarria
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| José Luis Mendilibar Etxebarria | Spain | 1 February 2024 | |
| Sotiris Silaidopoulos | Greece | 1 February 2024 | 1 February 2024 |
| Carlos Augusto Soares da Costa Faria Carvalhal | Portugal | 1 December 2023 | 1 February 2024 |
| Diego Martínez Penas | Spain | 1 June 2023 | 1 December 2023 |
| José Anigo | France | 1 April 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| José Miguel González Martín del Campo | Spain | 1 September 2022 | 1 April 2023 |
| 1 August 2022 | 1 September 2022 | ||
| Pedro Rui da Mota Vieira Martins | Portugal | 1 July 2018 | 1 July 2022 |
| Christos Kontis | Greece | 1 April 2018 | 1 June 2018 |
| Óscar García Junyent | Spain | 1 January 2018 | 1 April 2018 |
| Takis Lemonis | Greece | 25 September 2017 | |
| Besnik Hasi | Kosovo | 1 June 2017 | 1 September 2017 |
| Takis Lemonis | Greece | 23 March 2017 | 3 June 2017 |
| Vasilis Vouzas | Greece | 1 March 2017 | 1 March 2017 |
| Paulo Jorge Gomes Bento | Portugal | 1 August 2016 | 1 March 2017 |
| Víctor Sánchez del Amo | Spain | 1 June 2016 | 1 August 2016 |
| 1 October 2015 | 1 May 2016 | ||
| Vítor Manuel de Oliveira Lopes Pereira | Portugal | 1 January 2015 | 1 June 2015 |
| Antonis Nikopolidis | Greece | 1 January 2015 | 1 January 2015 |
| José Miguel González Martín del Campo | Spain | 1 February 2013 | 1 January 2015 |
| Antonis Nikopolidis | Greece | 1 January 2013 | 1 February 2013 |
| José Leonardo Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim | Venezuela | 1 June 2012 | 1 January 2013 |
| Erik Olof Mellberg | Sweden | 1 January 2012 | 1 April 2012 |
| 1 December 2011 | 1 January 2012 | ||
| Ernesto Valverde Tejedor | Spain | 1 July 2010 | 1 June 2012 |
| Božidar Bandović | Serbia | 1 January 2010 | 1 May 2010 |
| Božidar Bandović | Serbia | 1 September 2009 | 1 September 2009 |
| Temur Ketsbaia | Georgia | 1 July 2009 | 1 September 2009 |
| Ernesto Valverde Tejedor | Spain | 1 July 2008 | 1 June 2009 |
| Takis Lemonis | Greece | 29 December 2006 | 11 March 2008 |
| Trond Johan Sollied | Norway | 1 July 2005 | 1 December 2006 |
Olympiakos Piraeus Transfers
The listed arrivals show several forms of squad movement. Transfer entries include M. Saliakas from FC St. Pauli, Joel Roca from Girona, David Carmo from Nottingham Forest and Pablo Maffeo from Mallorca, while Z. Smajlović, B. Popović and A. Tsompanidis are also recorded as transfers. Gustavo Sá and Jota Silva arrived on loan, and S. Ortega, K. Fortounis and Dimitrios Stournaras are listed as free agents. Several returning loanees, including R. Yaremchuk and G. Masouras, round out this recent sample, which is not a complete window total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Bailey |
Aston Villa
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Transfer | 2 September 2026 |
| G. Puerta |
Racing Santander
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Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| M. Pedersen |
Torino
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Transfer | 28 August 2026 |
| A. González |
Guadalajara Chivas
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Transfer | 21 August 2026 |
| N. Tiknizyan |
FK Crvena Zvezda
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Transfer | 17 August 2026 |
| R. Freuler |
Bologna
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Free agent | 16 August 2026 |
| Gustavo Sá |
Nottingham Forest
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Loan | 29 July 2026 |
| S. Ortega |
Nottingham Forest
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Free agent | 28 July 2026 |
| M. Saliakas |
FC St. Pauli
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Transfer | 23 July 2026 |
| Joel Roca |
Girona
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Transfer | 17 July 2026 |
| Jota Silva |
Nottingham Forest
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Loan | 8 July 2026 |
| Z. Smajlović |
Sandefjord
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Transfer | 5 July 2026 |
| A. Tsompanidis |
Panserraikos
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Transfer | 2 July 2026 |
| B. Popović |
FK Crvena Zvezda
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Transfer | 2 July 2026 |
| D. Stournaras |
Iraklis 1908
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
The listed departures include transfer, loan, free-agent and return-from-loan movements. G. Masouras moved to NEOM, while F. Ortega went to River Plate, Gabriel Strefezza to Palermo and Costinha to Brighton in transfer entries. D. Keita and Jefté Betancor are listed as free-agent exits, while G. Biancone is recorded as a transfer. A. Papakanellos, A. Liatsikouras and Diogo Nascimento left on loan, and Daniel Podence returned from loan to Al Shabab. The sample also includes earlier outgoing loans and is not a complete window total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodinei |
Santos
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Free agent | 1 September 2026 |
| C. Mouzakitis |
Hull City
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Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| M. Taremi |
Al-Wasl FC
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Transfer | 21 August 2026 |
| M. Taremi |
Al-Wasl FC
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Transfer | 20 August 2026 |
| Pablo Maffeo |
Valencia
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Loan | 19 August 2026 |
| André Luiz |
Sporting Kansas City
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Transfer | 17 August 2026 |
| G. Masouras |
NEOM
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Transfer | 7 August 2026 |
| D. Keita |
Krasava Odintsovo
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Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| Gabriel Strefezza |
Palermo
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Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
| F. Ortega |
River Plate
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Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
| D. Keita |
Krasava Odintsovo
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Free agent | 5 August 2026 |
| K. Tzolakis |
Hull City
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Transfer | 4 August 2026 |
| A. Liatsikouras |
Kalamata
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Loan | 29 July 2026 |
| A. Papakanellos |
Asteras Tripolis
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Loan | 29 July 2026 |
| A. Exarchos |
Marko
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Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The recorded movement around the 2026 squad update presents a varied transition rather than a single type of transaction. Arrivals include direct transfers, loans, free-agent additions and several returns from loan, bringing players back into the Olympiakos Piraeus pool after temporary spells elsewhere. Departures show the same breadth: players are listed in transfers, free-agent exits, loans and a return to a parent club. The pattern indicates simultaneous recruitment and redistribution, with incoming loans and returning loanees appearing alongside outgoing loans and permanent moves. It also shows activity across every major positional area, with new defenders, midfielders, attackers and goalkeepers represented in the arrival list. The movement details include no fee figures and represent only a partial window view, so they support a description of transaction types and timing rather than a complete balance of business. The latest entries run through 7 August 2026 for departures and 29 July 2026 for arrivals.
Leagues Olympiakos Piraeus has participated in
Olympiakos Piraeus has recorded participation in Super League 1, the Cup, Friendlies Clubs and the UEFA Champions League through 2025, placing all four among the club’s recent recorded competitions. The UEFA Europa League is recorded from 2014 through 2024, while the UEFA Europa Conference League appears for 2023 only; both are historical in the latest competition picture. The entries show a blend of domestic league football, cup competition, European campaigns and non-competitive preparation without establishing a current 2026-27 standing.
More about Olympiakos Piraeus
Olympiakos Piraeus is a Greek football club founded in 1925 and rooted in the port city of Piraeus. Known simply as Olympiakos, it is associated with Olympiakos CFP, or Club of Fans of Piraeus, and carries the enduring nickname Thrylos, meaning the Legend. Its visual identity is built around red-and-white vertical stripes, while the crest features the Laureate Adolescent, an Olympic athlete wearing a laurel wreath. These symbols connect the football side with ideals of strength, sporting pride and tradition.
The club’s home is Karaiskakis Stadium, a football ground in the Faliro district of Piraeus. The venue occupies historic ground for Olympiakos and is known for steep stands and an intense atmosphere that places supporters close to the pitch. That setting reflects the club’s strong local presence and the passionate culture surrounding its matches.
Within Greek football, Olympiakos is widely regarded as the country’s most successful club and a long-standing domestic power. Its identity is tied to sustained challenges for the national championship and cup, while its continental profile has been shaped by repeated participation in UEFA competition. The most significant rivalry is with Panathinaikos, whose meetings form the Derby of the Eternal Enemies and express a major fault line in Greek sporting culture.
The club’s modern structure is associated with strong presidential ownership and ambitious investment in scouting and infrastructure. Its football model is commonly described as a global-local blend, combining Greek internationals and domestic talent with a broad multinational roster. That balance supports a club built for immediate competitiveness while retaining a distinct Piraeus identity. Red and white, the Karaiskakis setting and the Legend nickname together give Olympiakos a recognizable place in Greek football history and its wider European ecosystem.
Last matches statistics for Olympiakos Piraeus
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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Antwerp
3 - 0
Olympiakos Piraeus
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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AZ Alkmaar
3 - 2
Olympiakos Piraeus
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Olympiakos Piraeus
0 - 0
NEC Nijmegen
|
5 / 12 |
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67 | 11 | 2 | 4 |
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NEC Nijmegen
2 - 1
Olympiakos Piraeus
|
2 / 10 |
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69 | 19 | 4 1 | 5 |
|
Olympiakos Piraeus
1 - 0
Atromitos
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10 / 26 |
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85 | 14 | 3 1 | 1 |
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Asteras Tripolis
0 - 1
Olympiakos Piraeus
|
7 / 15 |
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72 | 18 | 4 | 3 |
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Larisa
0 - 4
Olympiakos Piraeus
|
0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Volos NFC
1 - 1
Olympiakos Piraeus
|
4 / 17 |
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0% | 19 | 1 | 0 |
|
Olympiakos Piraeus
3 - 2
Volos NFC
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Olympiakos Piraeus
0 - 1
OFI
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4 / 20 |
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0% | 12 | 1 | 4 |
Detailed statistics Olympiakos Piraeus
Xtra rating history
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Warnings Olympiakos Piraeus
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Latest start lineups Olympiakos Piraeus (XI)
Olympiakos Piraeus vs OFI
Super League 1 2026 - 1593314
Volos NFC vs Olympiakos Piraeus
Super League 1 2026 - 1593309
Asteras Tripolis vs Olympiakos Piraeus
Super League 1 2026 - 1593297
Olympiakos Piraeus vs Atromitos
Super League 1 2026 - 1593292
NEC Nijmegen vs Olympiakos Piraeus
UEFA Champions League 2026 - 1598829
Olympiakos Piraeus vs NEC Nijmegen
UEFA Champions League 2026 - 1598824
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
4th shirt