Platanias Fc Courses

Platanias FC is a professional football club based in Platanias, Greece. The club was founded in 1962 and currently competes in the Super League Greece, the top flight of the Greek football league system. Platanias made their debut in the Super League in the 2012–13 season, managed by Giorgos Donis, and finished the season in 9th place. They have also made three cup finals, in 1974, 1975 and 1982. Platanias have a large and passionate fan base, known as the "Platanists". There are several supporters' clubs across Greece and in some major cities around the world. Club colours are blue and white, the club crest includes an olive tree, symbolizing the region of Platanias. The club is also known for its academy, which provides players with access to competitive football from a young age. The club have been managed in the past by several legends of Greek football, including Takis Gonias, Stratos Apostolakis, Giorgos Donis and Ioan Andone. Their current manager is Didier Olle-Nicolle, who was appointed in July 2020. Platanias currently play their home matches at the Municipal Stadium of Chania, which has a capacity of 5,500 and opened in 1962. The stadium has seen some of the greatest names in Greek football, with the likes of Ilias Vazaios, Angelos Basinas and Andreas Papadopoulos having made appearances on the pitch. Platanias have won several local trophies, including three championships and two cups, over the last decade. The club has also participated in the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Champions League, reaching the group stages of both competitions on two separate occasions. Despite their achievements, Platanias remain one of the most financially stretched clubs in the Greek top division, largely due to their self-sustaining business model and limited sponsorships. The club have, however, managed to keep a competitive squad, as they seek to establish themselves in the top division.