AE Paphos
- Alias
- Pafos FC
- Leagues Played
- Cyprus Division 1 334 Cyprus Division 2 46 Cyprus Cup 43 UEFA Conference League 10 UEFA Champions League 8 UEFA Champions League Qualifying 6 UEFA Conference League Qualifying 6 UEFA Europa League Qualifying 2 Club Friendly List 2 Cyprus Super Cup 2
- Links
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- Related Teams
- Pafos FC U19
Fixtures
| Cyprus Division 1 | 19' | 13 |
[1] Pafos FC vs
Akritas Chlorakas
[10] 
|
- | 0-0 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 12/10 20:00 | 6 |
Juventus
vs
Pafos FC
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- | View | |
| Cyprus Division 1 | 12/14 17:00 | 14 |
Enosis Paralimni
vs
Pafos FC
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- | View | |
| Cyprus Division 1 | 12/21 17:00 | 15 |
Pafos FC vs
Apoel Nicosia
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- | View | |
| Cyprus Division 1 | 01/04 17:00 | 16 |
Apollon Limassol
vs
Pafos FC
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- | View | |
| Cyprus Cup | 01/07 15:00 | 8 |
Pafos FC vs
Akritas Chlorakas
|
- | View |
Results
| Cyprus Division 1 | 11/30 15:00 | 12 |
[13] Krasava ENY Ypsonas
v
Pafos FC [2]
|
W | 2-3 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 11/26 17:45 | 5 |
[25] Pafos FC v
Monaco
[24] 
|
D | 2-2 | |
| Cyprus Division 1 | 11/21 17:00 | 11 |
[3] Pafos FC v
Wanyu Tang
[2] |
W | 2-1 | |
| Cyprus Division 1 | 11/09 17:00 | 10 |
[11] Anorthosis Famagusta
v
Pafos FC [3]
|
D | 1-1 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 11/05 17:45 | 4 |
[28] Pafos FC v
Villarreal
[32] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Cyprus Division 1 | 11/02 17:00 | 9 |
[4] Pafos FC v
AEL Limassol
[8] 
|
W | 1-0 | |
| Cyprus Super Cup | 10/30 17:00 | 1 |
Pafos FC v
AEK Larnaca
|
L | 5-6 | |
| Cyprus Division 1 | 10/27 17:00 | 8 |
[3] Omonia Nicosia
v
Pafos FC [1]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 10/21 16:45 | 3 |
[36] Kairat Almaty
v
Pafos FC [32]
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Cyprus Division 1 | 10/17 16:00 | 7 |
[1] Pafos FC v
Ethnikos Achna
[5] 
|
W | 4-0 | |
| Cyprus Division 1 | 10/05 16:00 | 6 |
[5] AEK Larnaca
v
Pafos FC [4]
|
W | 2-4 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 09/30 19:00 | 2 |
[22] Pafos FC v
Bayern Munich
[6] 
|
L | 1-5 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 62 | 30 | 32 |
| Wins | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Draws | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Losses | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Goals for | 96 | 52 | 44 |
| Goals against | 49 | 21 | 28 |
| Clean sheets | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Failed to score | 10 | 4 | 6 |
Wikipedia - Pafos FC
Pafos Football Club (Greek: Πάφος F.C.) is a professional football club based in Paphos, Cyprus. Founded on 10 June 2014 following the merger of AEP Paphos and AEK Kouklia, the club represents the wider Paphos region in the Cypriot First Division. Pafos play home matches at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium, which has a capacity of 9,394, though their European home matches are played at the Alphamega Stadium (capacity 10,830) due to the former falling short of UEFA standards.
The club won their first major honour, the Cypriot Cup, in 2024 and secured a first league championship in 2024–25. Pafos made their European debut in the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2024–25, reaching the round of 16, and entered the UEFA Champions League qualifiers for the first time in 2025–26 as domestic champions. After surviving two 2025–26 UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds, Pafos also won their subsequent play-off against Red Star Belgrade and advanced to the league phase.
History
Early years (2014–2017)
Pafos FC was formed to consolidate senior football in the Paphos district. AEP Paphos and AEK Kouklia voted to combine operations in June 2014; the new club played its first season in the Cypriot Second Division. Pafos won promotion in 2014–15 as Second Division runners-up, were relegated in 2015–16, and returned to the top flight at the first attempt in 2016–17.
Investment and consolidation (2017–2023)
In 2017 the club came under the control of Total Sports Investments, linked with British-based businessman Roman Dubov, and began a programme of professionalisation across the first team and academy. The training centre in Paphos underwent significant renovation in 2020. Spanish coach Juan Carlos Carcedo was appointed head coach in June 2023.
First honours and European debut (2023–present)
Pafos won the 2023–24 Cypriot Cup—the club's first major trophy—by defeating Omonia 3–0 in the final on 18 May 2024 at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia. The victory qualified the club for European competition for the first time.
In 2024–25 Pafos entered the UEFA Europa Conference League in the second qualifying round, overturning a first-leg defeat to Žalgiris with a 3–0 home win to advance 4–2 on aggregate. They eliminated CSKA 1948 (after extra time) and CFR Cluj (on penalties) to reach the league phase, where they recorded home wins over Astana and other positive results against seeded opposition.
In February 2025, Pafos faced Omonia in what was billed as the first all-Cypriot tie in UEFA competition; after a 1–1 first leg in Nicosia, Pafos won the return in Limassol to advance 3–2 on aggregate to the round of 16, where they were eliminated by Djurgårdens IF.
Pafos secured the 2024–25 league title—their first—by beating Aris Limassol 4–0 on 5 May 2025 and were officially crowned champions later that month.
As Cypriot champions, Pafos entered the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League in the second qualifying round and defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–1 on aggregate (1–1 home, 1–0 away at a neutral venue in Serbia). In the third qualifying round they beat Dynamo Kyiv 3–0 on aggregate (1–0 away in Lublin, 2–0 home at Alphamega Stadium) to reach the play-off round for the first time. In the play-offs, Pafos eliminated Serbian side Red Star Belgrade with a 3–2 aggregate victory, securing their first-ever place in the UEFA Champions League league stage.
Domestic
| Season | League | Cypriot Cup | Top goalscorer | Manager | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Div. | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Name | League | |||
| 2014–15 | 2nd | 2nd | 26 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 55 | 19 | 62 | First Round | Radmilo Ivančević Sofoklis Sofokleous | ||
| 2015–16 | 1st | 12th | 36 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 41 | 58 | 36 | Quarterfinal | Nassir Maachi | 11 | Sofoklis Sofokleous José Manuel Roca Apostolos Makrides |
| 2016–17 | 2nd | 2nd | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 51 | 24 | 57 | First Round | Dimitris Ioannou | ||
| 2017–18 | 1st | 10th | 36 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 36 | 51 | 42 | Semifinal | Daniel Sikorski Kévin Bérigaud |
7 | Luka Elsner Steven Pressley |
| 2018–19 | 1st | 8th | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 39 | 50 | 38 | Quarterfinal | Adam Nemec | 16 | Steven Pressley Željko Kopić |
| 2019–20 | 1st | 7th | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 28 | 30 | Second Round | Onni Valakari | 5 | Željko Kopić Cameron Toshack |
| 2020–21 | 1st | 7th | 40 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 58 | 38 | 63 | Second Round | Onni Valakari Kévin Bérigaud |
13 | Cameron Toshack Dmytro Mykhaylenko Stephen Constantine |
| 2021–22 | 1st | 6th | 32 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 39 | 30 | 46 | Second Round | Onni Valakari | 10 | Darko Milanič Míchel Salgado (Acting Head Coach) |
| 2022–23 | 1st | 4th | 32 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 60 | 30 | 63 | Semifinal | Jairo | 18 | Henning Berg Míchel Salgado (Acting Head Coach) |
| 2023–24 | 1st | 5th | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 60 | 33 | 62 | Champions | Jairo | 16 | Juan Carlos Carcedo |
| 2024–25 | 1st | 1st | 36 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 67 | 21 | 82 | Runners Up | Jairo | 13 | Juan Carlos Carcedo |
European
The team's colors are predominantly blue and white, symbolizing the vibrant coastal city of Paphos. AE Paphos has made significant strides in recent years, consistently aiming for higher placements in the Cypriot First Division and competing in domestic cup competitions. The club is recognized for its commitment to developing local talent and fostering a strong community spirit.
With a blend of experienced players and emerging stars, AE Paphos is known for its attacking style of play and resilience on the pitch. The club's ambition is to not only achieve success in Cyprus but also to make a mark in European competitions, showcasing the talent and passion of Cypriot football on a larger stage. The loyal fan base, known for their unwavering support, plays a crucial role in the club's identity, making AE Paphos a beloved institution in the region.