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Αnorthosis Famagusta FC (Greek: Ανόρθωσις Αμμοχώστου. Anorthosis Ammochostou) is a Cypriot First Division football, Futsal and volleyball club which is originally based in Famagusta, but now based in Larnaca, due to the Cyprus dispute. One of the most successful clubs in Cypriot football, it has won 13 First division titles, 10 Cypriot Cup's and 6 Super Cups. Anorthosis is the first side to complete a Cypriot top flight season unbeaten (in the 2007–08 season), and the only one to do it across 32 matches.[1] also is one of the three clubs in Cyprus who has never play for the second division. Anorthosis was founded in 1911 in Famagusta and in 1934 became the first club from the Cyprus to join the Cyprus Football Association. Their home ground is the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, the current president of the club is Savvas Kakos and the coach is Ronny Levy.
History
For more details on this topic, see History of Anorthosis Famagusta FC.
The club was founded in Famagusta on January 30, 1911. After the 1974 Cypriot coup d'état and subsequent Turkish invasion of Cyprus, Anorthosis was relocated to Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium of Larnaca. Anorthosis' former home stadium in Famagusta, G.S.E. (Gymnastic Club Evagoras), has been abandoned since 1974 and is in poor condition.
Ammochostos, or better Varoshi, around 1910 was a small town of about 4,000 inhabitants: farmers, fishermen and a few shop-keepers. The only place of recreation was the coffee shop. At this time a few, spirited and enthusiastic men of that small community of Ammochostos set a goal and managed to create a "reading club" in hospitable rooms where they could gather and educate the youth in cultural and national matters.
First Period 1911–1928
The period from 1911 until 1928, can be characterized as the first period of Anorthosis history. In this first period Anorthosis is mostly a nationalist and spiritual group. Patriotic speeches and national commemorations were organised in the building of Anorthosis. But the sector where Anorthosis had created a tradition, unique in the history of clubs of which the reputation and activity was spread all over Cyprus, was in the sector of music.
Under the control of Demetris Demetriades, it began with great success the one and only madolinade and band of Anorthosis. The actions taken at that time were many, some of them were:
(From Anorthosis Practices) 1913: In a collection that has been done in the building of Anorthosis the extravagant – for that time – amount of 84 pounds was gathered in just one hour, which was given for the political needs of the country (which was under British rule). 1922: Anorthosis establishes a depository for the relief of the refugees from the Asia Minor destruction.
Second Period: 1929–1955
The second period in the history of Anorthosis starts with an important changeover in the aims and actions of the club. The "Anorthosis Reading Club" renames to "Musical Philological and Philanthropical Club" and as an emblem of the club is now the mythical bird Phoenix. During this period the mantolinade and band of Anorthosis are better organised and stipendiary teachers are being appointed for the development of the two groups.
Third Period: 1955–1974
In the philological sector the bright tradition of the past continues. Anorthosis creates a first class library with a lending section. We specifically refer to the fact that in 1936 1,500 volumes of books were lent to Anorthosis members. In the second period a great importance was given to the athletic sector. Under the control of professor of Gymnastics, Mr. Anastasis Oikonomides, football and volleyball teams, sea sports and teams of classical athleticism, gave Anorthosis many first wins, renown and trophies.
Anorthosis in association with Gymnastic Club Evagoras (GSE), which is its own child, organized district and pan-Cyprian games and athletes got their first wins, not only in PanCyprian games. Of course, for a small time period, there was almost nothing to show. For example, in 1929 with a letter of POEB of which members are in Anorthosis, said that it was ready to break up and its members to be merged into the football team of Anorthosis. Then, it was decided that a second football team should be funded, and the responsibility was on Mr. An. Oikonomidis and S. Mathaiou. In the February 11, 1932, at the command of the Ammochostos governor (Cyprus was still under British rule) the club of Anorthosis closed for a short time.
On October 29 the president, the general secretary and the boufι manager of Anorthosis were arrested by the police because the Greek flag was hanging on the balcony of the club building.
Fourth Period: 1974–2008
On July 26, 2005, they achieved one of the greatest results in Cypriot football history when they beat the Turkish team Trabzonspor 3–1 in the first leg of their second round Champions League qualifying match. They lost the second leg 1–0 in Turkey, but progressed 3–2 on aggregate. In the third-round qualifying tie against the Scottish team Rangers, Anorthosis lost the first leg 2–1, and the second leg 2–0, so dropped into the first round of the UEFA Cup. They were then defeated 6–1 on aggregate by the Italian team Palermo.
Anorthosis qualifed for the 2007–08 UEFA Cup by way of their Cypriot Cup win. They entered the competition at the First Qualifying round stage. Aggregate victories over FK Vardar and CFR 1907 Cluj saw them move through to the First Round proper. Anorthosis were drawn against English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. The first leg was played at White Hart Lane on September 20, 2007 which Tottenham Hotspur won 6–1. On October 4, 2007 the second leg resulted in a 1–1 draw when Robbie Keane equalised for Tottenham Hotspur after Fabinho had put Anorthosis ahead.
Champions League 2008–09
Main article: 2008–09 Anorthosis Famagusta F.C. season
After winning the domestic league 2007–2008 Anorthosis managed to qualify for the 2008–2009 UEFA Champions League Group Stage, over-running Armenian Champions FC Pyunik, Austrian Champions Rapid Wien and Greek Champions Olympiacos in the qualifying rounds.
This allowed the team to qualify for the Group Stage of the Champions League, the first time for a Cypriot team.
In the group stage, they earned their first point following a 0–0 away draw with Werder Bremen, then got their first win beating Panathinaikos FC 3–1 while Hawar Mulla Mohammed became the first Iraqi player to score in the UEFA Champions League, although they lost to Inter Milan 1–0 at San Siro, they drew 3–3 in GSP Stadium. In their 5th Champions League game, Anorthosis had a chance to make it to the knock-out stage if they would have won against Werder Bremen. Anorthosis went up 2–0, but in the second half Diego made the score 2–1, and minutes before the match ended, Hugo Almeida managed to equalise for Bremen, and the match finished 2–2. Anorthosis still had a chance to get into the knock-out stage in the final match against Panathinaikos if they would have won. However, during the last game they lost 1–0 away to Panathinaikos. Inter (who had already qualified for the next stage) lost 2–1 to Bremen, meaning that Anorthosis finished fourth – missing out on a consolation UEFA Cup place.
In the week prior to the game against Panathinaikos the club was disrupted when the Directors complained to the police that the President was embezzling funds. He was remanded in custody and forced to resign, eventually being released by the police without charges.[2]
Europa League disappointment 2009–10
After the highs of their exploits in the previous season's Champions League, Anorthosis went crashing out of the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League in the second qualifying round, losing 4–3 on aggregate to OFK Petrovac of Montenegro.
Europa League 2010–2011
Anorthosis started well the Europa League 2010–11 by beating FC Banants of Armenia 3–0 and 0–1 respectively. However in the second round they lost 0–2 to HNK Šibenik of Croatia. Furthermore, for the next round they managed to qualify after a 3–0 victory accompanied by great performance. In the third qualifying round Anorthosis had a poor performance against Cercle Brugge, losing 0–1 in Belgium. Whenever they came back in Cyprus for the rematch they defeated Cercle 3–1 with Cafu scoring all 3 goals. Anorthosis's adventure ended with a 0–4 loss in Moscow and a 1–2 home loss against CSKA Moscow.
Europa League 2011-2012
Main article: 2011–12 Anorthosis Famagusta F.C. season
Anorthosis in season 2011-12 started from the Second qualifying round. On that round Anorthosis met Fc Garga Georgia. The Cypriot club defeated the Georgian Club 3-0 at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium, but then lost to the Georgian Club 2-0 in Zestafoni. In the third qualifying round Anorthosis encountered FK Rabotnički Skopje. The first match at Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium was not the ideal for the Cypriot club, after the first 70 minutes the result was still 0-0. The Skopje Club scored in ther first real opportunity in the game, after another 10 minutes the Skopje club scored a second goal with after an incredible mistake by the Anorthosis'goalkeeper Dimitar Ivankov. In the second match at the Philip II Arena Anorthosis won 1-2 FK Rabotnički. The score 0-2 until 87 minute,which would sent the game to extra-time. After that match Dimitar Ivankov was released from his contract and removed from the Anorthosis Squad.
Europa League 2012-2013
Main article: 2012–13 Anorthosis Famagusta F.C. season
Anorthosis Famagusta began the season in Second qualifying round of Europa League. Anorthosis faced the cup winner of Estonian for the season 2011-12, Levadia Tallinn, On the first match Anorthosis Famagusta defeat the Estonian club 3-1 (Spadacio, Toni Calvo, Ricardo Laborde) in Kadrioru Stadium, with mvp the best player of the clube Ricardo Laborde.[3]
Stadium
Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium
Antonis Papadopoulos evening.jpg
The east side of the stadium at evening
Full name Στάδιο Αντώνης Παπαδόπουλος
Location Larnaca, Cyprus
Built 1983 - 1986
Opened 1986
Renovated 1997, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012
Expanded 1997
Owner Anorthosis Famagusta
Operator Anorthosis Famagusta
Surface Grass
Scoreboard Yes
Capacity 10,230 (full seated)
Anorthosis, in order to recover from their relocation, had to build a new stadium. Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium is the home of Anorthosis Famagusta and it was built in 1986 in the city of Larnaca. The ground was given the name of great person who helped Anorthosis in various ways through the years, he was a fighter in EOKA war for Cyprus independence and unity with Greece and Anorthosis helped the war and he was also a very talented football player of Anorthosis and later a manager. The initial capacity of the ground was about 6,000 but gradually increased during the years to 13,000. With a major reconditioning in 1998, capacity was reduced to 10,230 (all seated).
In 2005 the east stand was named "Quality Stand" after the club's main sponsor. "Quality Stand" is a two story stand which holds the newly-built VIP Boxes (upper story), Press Room, Dressing Rooms, Bar, etc. In 2006 the stadium went through another reconditioning including the building of VIP Boxes in the upper section of west stand, the launching of the automatic ticketing issue and entrance system, the replacing of metal front fence with clear acrylic glass for security reasons and for maximized field view. Also some other facilities are offered in the west stand such as new restrooms, bar, and fan's shop.
The stadium also is approved by UEFA for European games. It has hosted some matches of the Cyprus national football team. In that stadium, Cyprus achieved its greatest success against Spain by a score 3–2. On May 16, 1992, the stadium hosted the 1992 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship Third position final between Italy and Portugal, where Italy won 1–0.
On 23 November 2011 D. Ellinas group signed a contract with Anorthosis to built new offices for Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium. The old offices of the stadium will be joint area outside the locker room, journalistic theory, clinics and other. The cost is € 400,000 but the company D. Ellinas group will build the offices for free in exchange for advertisements on the Anorthosis side.
Supporters
Ultras group of Anorthosis are known as MAXHTEC (fighters). The idea is that by fighting they will get to the top and return back to their beloved town of Famagusta. Anorthosis' fans are spread all over the island of Cyprus due to the occupation of the town of Famagusta by the Turkish Army and also as a result of the expulsion of Cypriots from their town. There are PAN.SI.FI MAXHTEC. (supporters associations) all over the island and in other countries as well (Greece, UK etc.). The majority of the fans live in Larnaca, as the temporary stadium based there. Also there is a massive amount of fans in Free Famagusta, Limassol and Nicosia
Crest and colours
Crest
Since the club's foundation, Anorthosis have had four main crests, though all underwent minor variations. In 1970, Anorthosis adopted as their first crest the image of a phoenix and the laters ΑΝΟΡΘΩΣΙΣ, and remained for the next 15 years, though it never appeared on the shirts. From 1985 Anorthosis change as a first time his crest and remained for the next 5 years, though it never appeared on the shirts. In 1990 Anorthosis announce there first official crest as a part of attempt to modernise, that used on the shirts the image of a burned phoenix with the laters of ΑΝΟΡΘΩΣΙΣ, the year of the found, 1911 and under the banner of ΑΜΜΟΧΩΣΤΟΣ. In 2000 with Presidential Kikis Konstantinou, Anorthosis crest was changed again as a part of attempt to modernise and to capitalise on new marketing opportunities. The new badge featured a more naturalistic blue phoenix, standing over the fire. It lasted for the next 11 years, with some modifications such as the use of different colours,birds and including some stars for the celebrations of the titles. For the centenary season the new Presidential Savvas Kakos, Anorthosis announced tender for the emblem in 100 years this was accompanied by the words '1911–2011' on the top and bottom of the crest respectively.[4] In 2012 Anorthosis with some changes on 100 years crest announce their final official crest that shows the poenix over the fire by using the design of 100 years logo
Colors
Anorthosis have always worn White and blue shirts, although they originally used the paler blue, which was taken from the Greek flag coloursand was worn with white or blue shorts and blue black or white socks. The black and yellow color was the color of the inaugural football team and was intended to extol Byzantium, the colors of which were the same as the shirt of 2011-12. Anorthosis have also use the black color for their second and third shirts like 2009-10 and 2012-13 as previously.
Current squad
Last Update: January 16, 2013.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player
2 Serbia DF Marko Andić
3 Portugal DF Paulo Jorge
4 Netherlands DF Jürgen Colin
5 Romania MF Dan Alexa
7 Spain MF Toni Calvo
8 Brazil MF Juliano Spadacio
9 Cyprus FW Giannis Okkas (Captain)
10 Israel FW Barak Yitzhaki (on loan from Maccabi Tel Aviv)
11 Brazil FW Evandro Roncatto
16 France GK Mathieu Valverde
17 Czech Republic FW Jan Rezek
No. Position Player
19 Greece MF Giannis Skopelitis
20 Cyprus MF Vincent Laban (vice-captain)
21 Colombia MF Ricardo Laborde
23 Cyprus DF Valentinos Sielis
30 Cyprus MF Andreas Avraam
31 Cyprus GK Christos Mastrou
33 Slovenia DF Branko Ilič
44 Romania DF George Galamaz
80 Portugal DF Rui Duarte
99 Israel MF Moshe Ohayon
For recent transfers, see List of Cypriot football transfers winter 2012–13.
Reserve squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player
40 Cyprus DF Demetris Economou
41 Cyprus DF Panayiotis Loizides
42 Cyprus MF Adamos Andreou
No. Position Player
43 Cyprus DF Constantinos Laifis
45 Cyprus MF Savvas Panayiotou
51 Cyprus GK Constantinos Zacharoudiou
Academy Squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player
U21 Cyprus GK Nicolas Anastasiou
U21 Cyprus DF Andreas Andreou
U21 Cyprus DF Nicholas Tsiolas
U21 Cyprus DF Savvas Themistokleous
U19 Cyprus DF Antreas Karo
U21 Cyprus MF Marios Stavrou
U21 Cyprus MF Kyriakos Savva
No. Position Player
U21 Cyprus MF Stavros Zoumidis
U19 Cyprus MF Savvas Panayiotou
U21 Cyprus FW Nicolas Tsoukkas
U21 Cyprus FW Michalis Antonoudiou
U21 Cyprus FW Avgoustinos Luka
U21 Cyprus FW Panagiotis Mikelli
U21 Cyprus FW Stefanos Paschali
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. Position Player
25 Cyprus MF Christos Soteriou (at Ahyronas Liopetriou)
32 Cyprus GK Gavriel Constantinou (at Chalkanoras Idaliou)
36 Cyprus FW Marcos Michael (at Olympiakos Nicosia)
37 Cyprus DF Nicos Efthimiou (at Othellos Athienou)
38 Cyprus MF Adamos Hadjigeorgiou (at Anagennisi Dherynia)
39 Greece MF Panagiotis Linardos (at Aez Zakakiou)
No. Position Player
41 Cyprus MF Zacharias Theodorou (at Ayia Napa)
45 Cyprus MF Andreas Makris (at AEP Paphos F.C.)
47 Cyprus DF Vasilis Tofias (at Asil Lysi)
48 Cyprus MF Andreas Georgiou (at Asil Lysi)
49 Cyprus FW Nikos Pieri (at Frenaros)
Foreign players
EU Nationals
Czech Republic Jan Rezek
France Cyprus Vincent Laban
France Mathieu Valverde
Netherlands Jürgen Colin
Portugal Paulo Jorge
Romania Dan Alexa
Romania George Galamaz
Serbia Marko Andić
Slovenia Branko Ilič
Spain Greece Toni Calvo
EU Nationals (Dual citizenship)
Brazil Italy Evandro Roncatto
Brazil Italy Juliano Spadacio
Israel France Moshe Ohayon
Non-EU Nationals
Colombia Ricardo Laborde
Israel Barak Yitzhaki
Active Internationals
Cyprus
Cyprus Valentinos Sielis
Cyprus Christos Mastrou
Cyprus Andreas Avraam
Cyprus Vincent Laban
Cyprus (U21) Demetris Economou
Cyprus (U21) Adamos Hadjigeorgiou
Cyprus (U21) Marcos Michael
Cyprus (U21) Zacharias Theodorou
Europe
Albania (U17) Aldo Teqja
Czech Republic Jan Rezek (Euro 2012)
Slovenia Branko Ilič
Israel Moshe Ohayon
Israel Barak Yitzhaki
Retired number(s)
14 - Georgia (country) Temuri Ketsbaia, midfielder (1991–94, 2002–06)
Club hierarchy
Board of directors
President: Savvas Costandinos Kakos
Vice-president: Christos Geranis
Vice-president: Michalis Ppekris
vice president Marios Lefkaritis
vice president Adamos Montanios
Vice-president: Frantzeskos Hadjimichael
Account Resistand: Michael Hadjipantelas
Member: Andreas Poullaides
Member: Andreas Konstantinou
Member: Katerina Mina
Member: Kikis Chrisafis
Member: Lazaros Eleytheriou
Member: Makis Kontos
Member: Nikos Athanasiou
Member: loukas Kousios
Member: Panayiotis Kakkouras
Member: Panikos Kyriakou
Member: Tasos Anastasiadis
Member: Tasos Kyzas
Presidential history
Anorthosis have had numerous presidents over the course of their history, some of which have been honorary presidents. Here is a complete list of them.[5]
Name Years
Nicolaos Katalanos 1911
Michael Michaelidis 1911–1914
Ioannis Myrianthous 1914–1917
Michael Michaelidis 1917–1919
Luis Loizou 1919–1920
Morfis Michael 1920–1924
Anastasios Oikonomides 1924–1940
Name Years
Andreas Gavrielides 1940–1955
Anastasios Oikonomides 1955–1961
Paulos Paulakis 1961–62
Michael Kayias 1962–1963
Nicolas Antoniou 1963–1966
Paulos Paulakis 1966–1967
Xanthos Sarris 1967–1969
Name Years
Ntinos Adam 1969–1970
Takis Pelekanos 1970–1983
Stelios Frenaritis 1983–1989
Kikis Konstantinou 1989–2003
Kyriakos Theocharous 2003–2004
Andreas Panteli 2004–2008
Chris Georgiades 2008–2009
Name Years
Antonis Demetriou 2009–2010
Kyriakos Kousios 2010–2011
Kikis Konstantinou 2011
Savvas Kakos 2011–present
Anorthosis Famagusta Team Staff
Technical staff
Head coach
Assistant coach
Goalkeeping coach Albania Arjan Beqaj
Rehabiliation trainer Cyprus Giorgos Georgiou
Medical staff
Head doctor Cyprus Dr. Sergios Sergiou
Club Doctor Cyprus Dr. Nikos Themistokleous
Physiotherapist Cyprus Nikos Ioannou
Masseur Bulgaria Svetoslav Atanasov
Masseur Bulgaria Plamen Panov
Team Staff
General Manager Cyprus Andreas Themistocleous
Team Manager Cyprus Julio Konnaris
Team Housekeeper Cyprus Antonis Panayiotou
Press Officer Cyprus Marina Argyrou
Venue Operator Cyprus Nikos Evangelou
IT Manager Cyprus Philippos G.Leonidou
Receptionist Cyprus Helen Demetriou
Academies Coordinator Cyprus Giorgos Markides
UEFA Club rankings
Anorthosis Famagusta FC in European football
This is the current UEFA Club Rankings, including season 2011–12.[6]
Last update: January 01, 2012
Rank Country Team Points PC
98 Czech Republic Slavia Praha 19.070 +4
99 Romania CFR Cluj 18.764 -2
100 England Blackburn Rovers 18.507 -34
101 France AS Nancy Lorraine 17.802 -26
102 Spain Real Zaragoza 17.551 +3
103 Cyprus Anorthosis Famagusta 17.099 +14
104 Switzerland Young Boys 16.860 +12
105 Italy Genoa 16.853 +5
106 France AJ Auxerre 16.802 -25
PC = Position Changes
Sponsorship
Official Shirt Sponsor – CytaMobile Vodafone
Official Sport Clothing Manufacturer – Puma
Official Athletism Sponsor – MTN
Official Stadium Sponsor – Quality Group
Official Communication Sponsor – LTV
Official Sport Drink – Powerade
Shirt sponsors and manufacturers
Period Kit Manufacturer Shirt Sponsor
2002–03 Adidas KEO
2003–04 Alliance Reinsurance
2004–05 miVision
2005–06 Diadora
2006–07
2007–08 Umbro Quality Group
2008–09 Nike
2008–09 Puma[7]
2009–10 Betfair
2010–11 Cyta
2011–12
Managerial history
Seasons Name Nationality
1911–70 * Non-Professional League System *
1970–71 Sima Milovanov Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
1970–72 Panicos Iakovou Cyprus
1972–73 Vladimir Hobot Czechoslovakia
1972–74 Stephanos Petritis Greece
1974–77 Antonis Karras Cyprus
1977–80 Georgi Patsatsev Bulgaria
1980–81 Leo Bolni Poland
1981–82 Antony Dortzievski Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
1982–84 Svetan Ilchev Bulgaria
1984–86 Peter Cormack Scotland
1986–87 Joseph Zatina Czechoslovakia
1986–87 Artemis Theocharous Cyprus
1987–88 Panicos Iacovou Cyprus
1987–88 Artemis Theocharous Cyprus
Seasons Name Nationality
1987–90 Lakis Petropoulos Greece
1989–90 Demetris Zaggylos Cyprus
1989–90 Mirsad Fazlagic Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
1990–92 Anghel Iordănescu Romania
1992–93 Vladimir Gutsaev Georgia (country)
1992–93 Artemis Theocharous Cyprus
1992–93 Lennart Söderberg Sweden
1992–93 Nikos Alefantos Greece
1993–95 Andreas Mouskallis Cyprus
1994–95 Yordan Yordanov Bulgaria
1995–96 Georgi Vasilev Bulgaria
1995–96 Nikos Karoulias Greece
1996–01 Dusan Mitosevic Serbia
July 2001–Nov 01 Janusz Wójcik Poland
2001–02 Ioannis Matzourakis Greece
Seasons Name Nationality
2001–03 Nikolay Kostov Bulgaria
2002–03 Edward Lorens Poland
2002–04 Andreas Michaelides Cyprus
2003–04 Dusan Mitosevic Serbia
2003–2008 Temuri Ketsbaia Georgia (country)
2008–09 Nikos Nicolaou Cyprus
May 2009–July 9 Ernst Middendorp Germany
Aug 2009–Feb 10 Slavoljub Muslin Serbia
Feb 2010–June 10 Nikos Nicolaou Cyprus
July 2010–Nov 10 Guillermo Ángel Hoyos Argentina
Nov 2010–Dec 10 Slobodan Krčmarević Serbia
Dec 2010–Sept 11 Stanimir Stoilov Bulgaria
Oct 2011– Ronny Levy Israel
Most Expensive Transfers
R Player From Price
1 France Bruno Cheyrou France Rennais €3.150.000
2 Iraq Hawar Qatar Al-Khor €1.258.000
3 Cyprus Marios Neophytou Cyprus AEL Limassol €700.000
4 Cyprus Giannis Okkas Cyprus Nea Salamis €580.000
5 Romania Eugen Trică Romania CFR Cluj €420.000
Source
Most profitability Transfers
R Player To Price
1 Cyprus Giannis Okkas Greece PAOK €1.000.000
2 Egypt Megahed Turkey Hacettepe S.K. €730.000
3 Brazil Fabinho Romania FC Brașov €525.000
4 Brazil Marquinhos China Changchun Yatai €315.000
5 Georgia (country) Georgi Kinkladze Russia Rubin Kazan €300.000
Source
Notable/Famous former players
For a complete list of Anorthosis players, see Anorthosis Famagusta players
Cyprus
Cyprus Pambis Andreou
Cyprus Zacharias Charalambous
Cyprus Chris Christofi
Cyprus Panayiotis Engomitis
Cyprus Costas Foti
Cyprus Antonis Georgallides
Cyprus Demetris Ioannou
Cyprus Christakis Kassianos
Cyprus Spyros Kastanas
Cyprus Petros Konnafis
Cyprus Stefanos Lysandrou
Cyprus Vassos Melanarkitis
Cyprus Marios Neophytou
Cyprus Nikos Nicolaou
Cyprus Giannis Okkas
Cyprus Michalis Pamboris
Cyprus Nicos Panayiotou
Cyprus Nicos Papavasiliou
Cyprus Panikos Pounnas
Cyprus Andreas Sotiriou
Cyprus Fivos Vrachimis
Cyprus Panayiotis Vrahimi
Cyprus Panikos Xiourouppas
Albania
Albania Arjan Beqaj
Brazil
Brazil Alessandro Soares
Brazil Fabinho
Brazil Mário Jardel
Brazil Sávio
Brazil William Boaventura
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Valentin Ignatov
Bulgaria Ilian Kiriakov
Bulgaria Nikolay Kostov
Colombia
Colombia Ricardo Laborde
Czech Republic
Czech Republic Jan Rezek
Egypt
Egypt Magdy Tolba
France
France Bruno Cheyrou
France Cyprus Vincent Laban
Georgia
Georgia (country) Temuri Ketsbaia
Georgia (country) Georgi Kinkladze
Germany
Germany Marco Haber
Greece
Greece Traianos Dellas
Greece Nikos Frousos
Greece Nikos Katsavakis
Greece Savvas Poursaitidis
Greece Giorgos Xenides
Iraq
Iraq Hawar Mulla Mohammed
Latvia
Latvia Marian Pahars
Netherlands
Netherlands Jeffrey Leiwakabessy
Netherlands Nordin Wooter
Nigeria
Nigeria Michael Obiku
Poland
Poland Wojciech Kowalczyk
Poland Sławomir Majak
Poland Radoslaw Michalski
Poland Mariusz Piekarski
Poland Lukasz Sosin
Serbia
Serbia Cyprus Sinisa Dobrasinovic
Serbia Cyprus Siniša Gogić
Serbia Sása Jovanović
Serbia Slobodan Krčmarević
Serbia Vesko Mihajlović
Serbia Zoran Milinković
Serbia Srboljub Nikolić
Serbia Svetozar Šapurić
Serbia Cyprus Vladan Tomić
Slovakia
Slovakia Jozef Kožlej
Slovenia
Slovenia Anton Žlogar
Volleyball team
Main article: Anorthosis VC
The volleyball team won their first trophy in 1972–73, and since that time, the Cypriot Championship was organized by Greek Volleyball Federation, as Champions they gained the right to compete in the Greek National First Division. However, they withdrew from the Championship, when five matches before the end of the competition because of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Since then they have dominated Cypriot Volleyball, having been crowned Champions and Cup winners more times than any other team. They have won the Championship 16 times, the Cup 14 times, and the Super Cup 5 times.
Futsal
Main article: Anorthosis Famagusta Futsal
Anorthosis Famagusta Futsal club is an Cyprus Futsal, based in the Kinotiko stadium Larnaka. The club have participated in the division since its inception in 2012.[8]
Achievements
Football
Cypriot Championship (Cypriot First Division) (13 in total):1950, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2008
Cypriot Cup (Cypriot First Division) (10 in total):1949, 1959, 1962, 1964, 1971, 1975, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2007
LTV Super Cup (6 in total):1962, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2007
U21 football team titles
Cypriot U21 Championship: 2010
Men's Volleyball
Cypriot Championship (20 in total): 1973, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Cypriot Cup (15 in total): 1975, 1978, 1980, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2012
Cypriot Super Cup (7 in total) : 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2005, 2006, 2009
Women's Volleyball
Cypriot Championship (5 in total): 2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2013
Cypriot Cup (5 in total): 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012
Cyprus FA Shield (4 in total): 1993, 1994, 2002, 2005.
Handball team
Women's Handball
Cypriot Championship (3 in total): 1999, 2000, 2001
Cypriot Cup (3 in total): 1999, 2000, 2001
Cypriot Super Cup (2 in total): 1999, 2000
References
^ "El Inter no encuentra rival". mundodeportivo.com. Retrieved 2008-01-18.
^ Embattled Anorthosis boss stands down Cyprus Mail – December 2, 2008
^ "Νίκη με 3-1 στο Ταλιν". Anorthosis.com. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
^ "Διαγωνισμός Δημιουργίας εμβλήματος για τα 100χρονα". Anorthosis.com. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
^ http://www.anorthosis.com/ex-presidents.
^ "UEFA Team Ranking 2012". xs4all.nl. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
^ "Official Sport Clothing Manufacturer". anorthorisfc.com. 2008-09-04. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
^ "Team News" (in Greek). Anorthosis.com. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
External links
Anorthosis Famagusta FC (Official Website) (Greek) (English)
Anorthosis Famagusta FC (Official Facebook page) (Greek)
Anorthosis Famagusta FC (Official Twitter account) (Greek)
Anorthosis Famagusta FC (Official Youtube Channel) (Greek) (English)
Anorthosis Famagusta Volleyball (Official Website) (Greek)
Anorthosis Famagusta FC (Official Online Store) (Greek) (English)
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