AEK

AEK is an acronym most commonly associated with the Athletic Union of Constantinople, a major Greek multi-sport club known as AEK Athens. The organization was founded in 1924 in Athens by Greek refugees from Constantinople (Istanbul) and serves as a cultural and sporting umbrella for various athletic activities. The club’s emblem features a double-headed eagle, and its colors are yellow and black. Its operations are based in Nea Filadelfeia, a suburb of Athens, and it fields teams across several sports, including football, basketball, volleyball, and more.

AEK Athens F.C., the club’s professional football department, is one of Greece’s most storied teams. It competes in the top tier of Greek football, the Super League Greece, and has long-standing rivalries with other major clubs such as Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. The football club has won multiple domestic league titles and cups and has participated in various European competitions, including the European Cup/UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Cup/Europa League, representing Greek football on the continental stage.

Beyond football, the AEK umbrella covers other sports teams, with basketball historically being a significant element of the club’s profile and having its own notable presence in Greek and European competitions. The multi-sport club remains a prominent cultural and athletic institution within Greek sport.

The acronym AEK is used by other organizations and entities worldwide, but the Athens-based athletic club is the best-known bearer of the name.