AEK Athens FC
UEFA Champions LeagueSeason Statistics
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Team Overview
AEK Athens FC enter this season's UEFA Champions League campaign under the guidance of manager Marko Nikolic, looking to make their mark on the continent's premier club competition. The club carries the weight of a storied domestic history in Greek football, having long been recognized as one of the country's most prominent sides with a passionate fan base and a tradition of competing at the top end of Greek football.
Based on the available statistics, AEK Athens' current European campaign is still in its early stages, with just one match played so far. That fixture, an away outing, ended in a scoreless draw, meaning the club has neither scored nor conceded a goal yet in this competition. The result reflects a cautious, well-organized defensive display, having recorded a clean sheet in that opening away contest. With zero wins, one draw, and zero losses, AEK's goal difference stands level at plus zero, indicating a tightly balanced encounter where neither side could find a breakthrough.
From a stylistic standpoint, the numbers suggest a team prioritizing defensive solidity in the early going, particularly away from home where their sole match to date has taken place. Keeping a clean sheet on the road in European competition is a notable marker of defensive discipline, even if it came alongside a failure to find the net themselves. As the campaign progresses, AEK Athens will look to build on this defensively sound foundation while working to translate possession and chances into goals. With no home fixtures yet played in this Champions League campaign, much remains to be seen about how Nikolic's side will perform in front of their own supporters, and the current single-match sample offers only an early glimpse into their European ambitions this season.
Squad (26 players)
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (8)
Midfielders (12)
Attackers (3)
Player Statistics
2026/27 Season| # | Player | Pos | Rating | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Tackles | Passes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 21 | |
| 14 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 26 | |
| 8 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | |
| 9 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 8 | |
| 1 | |
GK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 22 | |
| 18 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 2 | 58 | |
| 25 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16 | |
| 11 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 4 | 21 | |
| 2 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 60 | |
| 3 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 37 | |
| 6 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 1 | 51 | |
| 12 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 2 | 33 | |
| 10 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 3 | |
| 44 | |
DF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 88 | |
| 90 | |
FW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 3 | 9 | |
| 27 | |
MF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 3 | 74 |
Recent Transfers
2025/26 & 2026/27Arrivals (32)
Departures (44)
Injuries & Availability
No injuries reported - full squad available.
Impact Analysis
AEK Athens FC finds itself in an enviable position with a completely clean bill of health, as no players are listed among the confirmed out or doubtful categories. This full-strength availability represents a significant advantage, allowing for selection to be based purely on form and tactical preference rather than enforced changes due to fitness concerns. With zero players unavailable across every position, there are no gaps to paper over in defense, midfield, or attack, and every established combination and partnership on the field can be preserved without disruption.
This clean injury report speaks well of the squad's overall physical conditioning and depth management up to this point. Having the entire squad at disposal means selection decisions can focus entirely on matching personnel to the tactical demands of upcoming opposition rather than compensating for absences. The lack of any doubtful cases also removes uncertainty from planning, as there is no need to assess late fitness tests or contingency options before matches. For AEK Athens FC, this represents the ideal scenario heading into competition, with full squad availability providing maximum flexibility in team selection and the ability to maintain consistency in whatever setup proves most effective against upcoming opponents.
Recent Form
Form Analysis
AEK Athens FC head into this period with a five-match record of three wins, one draw, and one loss, a return that points to a broadly productive but not flawless stretch. The attacking numbers stand out most, with 12 goals scored across the five matches, including back-to-back 4-0 victories over Iraklis 1908 and Kallithea, both at home, plus a 3-0 home win over St. Truiden. That kind of firepower suggests a side capable of putting weaker opposition away comfortably when playing in front of its own supporters. The one blemish in an otherwise strong home sequence came against Samsunspor, a 1-2 loss, showing that even at home the team can be vulnerable when facing sharper opposition.
Defensively, the picture is mixed. AEK conceded just twice in five matches, and kept clean sheets in three of them, including a scoreless draw away at Levski Sofia, but both goals conceded came in the single defeat to Samsunspor. The draw away from home hints at a more cautious, containment-oriented approach on the road compared to the free-scoring displays at home. Overall, the form trajectory shows a team that dominates lesser opposition emphatically but has shown a slight dip in quality control against tougher competition, as evidenced by the loss to Samsunspor sitting alongside three routine home wins.
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