A.E. Sparta P.A.E.
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| Full name | Αθλητική Ένωση Σπάρτης (Athletic Union of Sparta) | ||
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| Founded | 1991 | ||
| Ground | Municipal Stadium Sparta, Laconia, Greece | ||
| Capacity | 1,500 | ||
| Owner | Domestioco Limited (90%)[1] | ||
| Chairman | Apostolis Pavlou | ||
| Manager | Sotirios Antoniou | ||
| League | Football League | ||
| 2015–16 | Football League 2, (Group 3) 1st, (Promoted) | ||
| Website | http://www.spartafc.gr/ | ||
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Athletic Union of Sparta F.C. (Greek: ΑΕ Σπάρτη ΠΑΕ, Αθλητική Ένωση Σπάρτης, Athlitiki Enosis Spartis, Athletic Union of Sparta), also known simply as Sparta is a Greek football club, based in Sparta, Laconia.
The club was founded in 1991. The football section of the club is the most successful. Struggling in Sparta Municipal Stadium, with a capacity of 1,500 spectators. They will play in Football League for the season 2016-17.
History
The club was founded in 1991 as Charisiakos F.C. and later renamed as Athletic Union of Sparta F.C. They won the Championship of Laconia in 2001, 2002, 2003 and participated in the Greek Fourth Division in 2002-03 season at the 8th group finishing in 5th place and in 2003-04 season finished in 15th place and was relegated to the Championship of Laconia.
In 2006-07 season the club was won the Championship of Laconia and was promoted to Greek Fourth Division at the 6th group finishing in 7th place.
In 2013-14 season the club was very nearly to promoted to Football League 2 but they falled in the last match against Ermis Kiveri which until 95th minute was 1-1 and eventually finished 2-1 against Athetic Union of Sparta F.C. Next season, the club won the Championship and promoted as 1st because of their won against Kyparissia F.C. beating them 3-2 at Peristeri Stadium in Athens. In 2015-16 season the club finished 1st at the 3rd Group of Football League 2 and promoted to Football League.
Supporters
The fanatics supporters of Sparta are called 300. There is a strong relationship between them and Taranto's fans, where often lift banners in support of the fellow teams.
Players
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Emblem
On 22 July 2016, the administration of the club decided to change the emblem after the promotion to the professional categories, recalling the deep roots of the club. The new emblem is a dynamic one, which stems from the history of the city and the philosophy of the ancient Spartans. Dominates the helmet of Spartan officer and on the basis the Greek flag.
Honors
Domestic Titles and honors
- Gamma Ethniki: 1
- Championship of Laconia: 7
- 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2006–07, 2009–10, 2013–14, 2014–15
- Cup of Laconia: 7
- 1999-00, 2001–02, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
Notable former players
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References
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