Greek Super League – All-Time Top 20 Clubs (1960–2025)

The Greek football league, historically known as the Alpha Ethniki (1959–2006) and the Super League Greece (2006–present), has been the pinnacle of professional football in Greece for over six decades. Since 1960, clubs across the country have fought for supremacy, producing iconic players, historic rivalries, and long-lasting dynasties.

This article presents a comprehensive all-time table of the Greek top flight, covering 1960 to 2025, including:

• Full statistics: Matches played, Wins, Draws, Losses, Goals For/Against, Goal Difference, Points

• Fun Facts, Trivia, and Did You Know sections

• A bordered summary of the top 10 clubs by championships and cups

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All-Time Top 20 Clubs (1960–2025)

#	Club	Pts	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	MP
1	Olympiacos	4590	1412	429	279	4262	1564	+2698	2120
2	Panathinaikos	4345	1289	478	353	3934	1676	+2258	2120
3	AEK Athens	3788	1194	472	386	3755	1794	+1961	2052
4	PAOK	3716	1060	536	524	3237	2028	+1209	2120
5	Aris	2862	779	525	628	2347	2063	+284	1932
6	Panionios	2489	643	495	735	2197	2360	-163	1873
7	Iraklis	2404	623	469	594	2099	2011	+88	1686
8	OFI	1993	543	364	611	1870	2021	-151	1518
9	Apollon Smyrnis	1639	395	362	605	1416	1805	-389	1362
10	Ethnikos Piraeus	1501	356	326	482	1305	1552	-247	1164
11	Xanthi	1217	335	258	388	1127	1230	-103	981
12	Larissa	1057	329	272	391	1076	1244	-168	992
13	PAS Giannina	1054	268	250	381	898	1118	-220	899
14	Aigaleo	1028	225	171	330	721	1039	-318	726
15	Atromitos	933	239	216	273	749	868	-119	728
16	Panserraikos	889	212	214	394	724	1136	-412	820
17	Panachaiki	843	230	227	395	849	1255	-406	852
18	Pierikos	763	151	133	232	581	777	-196	516
19	Proodeftiki	733	121	142	211	493	679	-186	474
20	Kavala	732	190	145	303	605	894	-289	638

Legend:
MP = Matches Played | W/D/L = Wins / Draws / Losses | GF-GA = Goals For / Goals Against | GD = Goal Difference | Pts = Total Points (modern 3-points-per-win equivalent)

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Top 10 Clubs – Champions & Greek Cups (1960–2025)

Rank | Club                     Champions        Cups
1        | Olympiacos              46                   28        
2        | Panathinaikos         20                    18         
3        | AEK Athens              13                    16          
4        | PAOK                         4                      8           
5        | Aris                            3                      3           
6        | Larissa                       1                      2           
7        | Panionios                  0                      1          
8        | OFI                            0                      1           
9        | Apollon Smyrnis      0                      1          
10      | Ethnikos Piraeus      0                      0           

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Analysis: Greek Football All-Time

Olympiacos – The Unrivaled Giants

Olympiacos dominates Greek football history with 46 league titles and a record number of domestic cups. Their goal difference (+2698) and cumulative points (2120) highlight their long-term dominance.

Panathinaikos & AEK Athens – The Big Three

Alongside Olympiacos, Panathinaikos and AEK Athens form Greece’s historic “Big Three,” maintaining top-flight competitiveness and European campaigns over decades.

PAOK & Aris – Thessaloniki Icons

PAOK and Aris represent Thessaloniki’s football pride. PAOK’s league and cup achievements reflect regional dominance outside Athens, while Aris remains a historic contender.

Other Long-Standing Clubs

Clubs like Panionios, Iraklis, OFI, Apollon Smyrnis, and Ethnikos Piraeus have maintained historical presence in the top flight, contributing to Greece’s football culture despite fewer trophies.

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Fun Facts

• ⚽ Olympiacos has won more than half of all league titles since 1960.

• 🏆 Panathinaikos is the only Greek club to reach the European Cup final (1971).

• 🎯 Larissa is the only provincial club to ever win the league.

• ⚡ PAOK and Aris dominate Thessaloniki rivalries, creating one of Greece’s fiercest derbies.

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Trivia & Did You Know?

• 📆 Greek top-flight nationwide league started in 1959–60.

• 🐐 Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, and PAOK have never been relegated since 1960.

• 🎖 AEK Athens won the Greek League Cup once (1989).

• 🏟 Some historic clubs were dissolved or re-founded, which affects long-term statistics.

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Historical Oddities & Goofs

• ❌ Pre-1990s seasons used 2 points per win, modern tables adjust to 3 points.

• ❌ Some sources incorrectly include regional championships pre-1959.

• ❌ Clubs like Panserraikos and Panachaiki have fluctuated in top-flight appearances, affecting cumulative stats.

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Conclusion

The Greek Super League all-time table shows a league dominated by Olympiacos but enriched by decades of competitive clubs across Greece. From Athens to Thessaloniki, from provincial upsets to European adventures, Greek football history is a tapestry of dynasties, rivalries, and enduring passion.

This table and analysis highlight both consistent winners and long-term contributors, reflecting the story of Greek football from 1960 to 2025.