Sparta F.C.
Athletic Union of Sparta F.C., also known simply as Sparta is a Greek football club, based in Sparta, Laconia, Greece.
The club was founded in 1991. The football section of the club is the most successful. Playing in Sparta Municipal Stadium, with a capacity of 1,500 spectators. They will play in Gamma Ethniki for the 2019–20 season.
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 failed in the last match against Ermis Kiveri which until the 95th minute was 1–1 and eventually finished 2–1 against Athletic Union of Sparta FC. 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.
Crest
On 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.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.Club officials
AE Sparta Football & Athletic Co ManagementRole | Name |
Majority Shareholder | Dimitrios Voudouris |
Chairman | Giorgos Pololos |
Manager | Konstantinos Kladis |
Assistant Manager | Giorgos Polymeneas |
Goalkeeping Coach | Panagiotis Apostolakos |
U-19 Coach | Nikos Miliakos |
Head Physiotherapist | Charis Veldekis |
First Team Sports Scientist | Marios Tzortzakis |
Sports Therapist | Nikos Kourakos |
Honours
Domestic
Leagues
- Gamma Ethniki
- FCA Laconia Championship
Cups
- FCA Laconia Cup
Notable former players
- Ilias Anastasakos