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PAOK's Academy System Proves Successful

Published January 18, 2026, 13:17
PAOK's Academy System Proves Successful

The excellent work being done at PAOK's academy in recent years is bearing fruit, with many talented players emerging and becoming key pillars of the team. Yannis Konstantelias, at 22, is the star player for PAOK in the league, while Dimitris Monastirlis (21) and Anestis Mythos (18) stood out in the Cup, contributing significantly to the team's progress to the final. Many other players who emerged from PAOK's academy are excelling in European leagues, such as Christos Tzolis at Club Brugge, Stefanos Tzimas at Brighton, Konstantinos Koulierakis at Wolfsburg, and Dimitris Giannoulis at Augsburg. This success is due to the continuous investment in the academies and the proper guidance of young talents. PAOK's academies, along with those of Olympiacos, are considered the best in Greece. PAOK's rise in Greek football in recent years is not only due to the financial capabilities of Ivan Savvidis, but also to the quality of players emerging from its academy. This success serves as an example for other teams to follow.