Арис / ARIS FС

Established 25.03.1914
Nicknames Αυτοκράτορας(Emperor)
Club colours Yellow and Black
Presidents Football: Lambros Skordas
Coaches Football: Guillermo Angel Hoyos Stadia
Football stadium - Kleanthis Vikelides Stadium: 21,000 capacity
Address Aris
Grigoriou Labraki 2
Thessaloniki Greece
Tel.: +30 2310 265600
Fax: +30 2310 265662

Aris Sports Club is a Greek sport club that premiered on the 25th of March 1914 in Thessaloniki and was destined to become one of the biggest and most historic teams of the country. The emblem of the team is the god of war resting, always on guard to fight if necessary. The colors of the team are yellow and black, reminiscent of Byzantium, where Thessaloniki has always been the second most important city of the Empire. Aris has not captured any league titles since the formation of the First Division (Alpha Ethniki) in 1959 but has been awarded 1 Cup in Soccer. Also, 10 league titles 8 Cups and 3 European Cup titles in basketball. Also have 4 league titles in waterpolo, 1 league title(1997) and 1 Super Cup(1998) in volleyball). The jersey color is yellow and black. The club is named after Ares, the god of war, whose image is portrayed on the club logo. The football team plays at Kleanthis Vikelides Stadium which was renovated during the 2004 Summer Olympics, whereas the basketball in Alexandreio Melathron.

The club was established by a group of young friends (ex dissapoinment supporters of iraklis )in a pub in Thessaloniki on March 1914 and given the name Aris from the god of war, being one of the first in Greece. In the beginning it was based near Galerius Arch but after the accession of two minor football clubs in 1919 and 1921 the club's base was moved near Flemming Street. The first stadium was built were today lays Mars Field Park in Stratou Avenue. Quickly it became very popular and soon new departments apart football were established. The Basketball department was formed in 1922. In 1923 it was the first Greek club that played an international match against Sporting Club of Serbia. In 1925 in a famous match Aris won 5-2 against his biggest rival PAOK.