About

Olympiacos Football Club, based in Piraeus, plays in the Super League Greece and has been a defining force in Greek football since its foundation. Founded on 10 March 1925, the club’s red and white shirts carry a long history from local derbies to European nights, and at Walkouts we curate signed and match-issued pieces with provenance for serious fans.

The club’s home is the Karaiskakis Stadium, a coastal ground in Piraeus that is synonymous with the club’s identity. Olympiacos have won 48 league titles and numerous cups, and their youth setup claimed the club’s first major European honour with the UEFA Youth League. They are also ranked 33 by IFFHS in global club listings, a useful context point for collectors tracking club prestige.

Anniversary releases matter to collectors. Post-1970 commemoratives include the 2007 crest-detail release marking eighty years of the football department and the 2025 centenary series celebrating one hundred years of the wider club SFP. These anniversary shirts often featured revised crests and limited production runs, making them sought after on resale and in framed displays.

Certain seasons and fixtures attract particular attention from collectors because of on-field achievement or memorable European nights. Shirts from the 1998-99 side that reached the Champions League quarter finals are chased for their association with Greek progress in Europe, while the 2013-14 campaign is noted for the club’s last-16 upset against Manchester United. The recent 2023-24 European run that delivered a Conference League trophy has created fresh demand for match-worn and signed shirts tied to those knockout matches.

Away kits can be as collectible as home shirts. The navy away strip worn in the 2023-24 Conference League knockouts is linked to decisive ties and the eventual continental triumph, while historic white away pieces from the 2004-05 Karaiskakis era carry their own provenance. Collectors prize colourways that are associated with finals or knockout wins, and those specific shirts often appear in framed or match-used lots.

Signed retail shirts are an essential category, not just match-worn items. Official fanshop releases, early production runs, player-issue retail variants and region-specific editions from long supplier eras such as Adidas are actively collected. Pieces signed in-store or at club events, and shirts issued to players that later appeared in photographs, link retail provenance to match narratives, which is why the 1998-99 season remains important to many curators of Greek football memorabilia.

Provenance is paramount: framed shirts with photo matches, witnessed signing statements, and standard authentication elevate retail and match-worn offerings. Look for pieces that include a COA and items tied to the club’s European landmark, notably the navy - Conference League kit connected to the 2023-24 campaign. Walkouts lists both signed retail and match-issued shirts with clear provenance notes and secure packaging for delivery, making it practical to acquire shirts linked to seasons such as 1998-99 and 2013-14.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 1998–99 Red/White UCL quarter-finals
  • 2013–14 Red/White UCL last-16 upset vs United
  • 2023–24 Red/White UECL winners first European trophy

Iconic away kits

  • 2023–24 Navy Conference League knockouts
  • 2004–05 White UCL groups Karaiskakis era

Anniversary shirts

  • 2007 80 years football dept. crest detail
  • 2025 100 years club SFP commemorative series

Collector seasons

  • 1998–99 Champions League QF European peak pre-2020s
  • 2013–14 UCL last-16 notable win vs Man United
  • 2023–24 UEFA Conference League title vs Fiorentina

Honours

Olympiacos have set the benchmark in Greek football with a haul of 48 league titles, complemented by 29 Cups and 4 Super Cups. Their dominance includes long winning streaks, such as seven consecutive championships achieved on two separate occasions, and a unique run of six straight national Cups. The club’s domestic pedigree is matched by a history of unbeaten league seasons across eras. On the continental stage, Olympiacos captured the UEFA Europa Conference League, defeating Fiorentina in the final, while their U-19s lifted the UEFA Youth League earlier in the same season. The trophy cabinet also includes a Balkans Cup, underlining success beyond national borders. Recognised for consistency over time, the club appears in the IFFHS list at rank 33. Altogether, Olympiacos’ blend of enduring domestic superiority and landmark European triumphs has forged a record few clubs can rival.

Legends & Leadership

Predrag Đorđević, Alekos Sofianidis, Stelios Giannakopoulos and Giannis Kalitzakis embodied the Olympiacos way as legend players, with Đorđević leading from the late 1990s, Sofianidis representing the club in the 1960s, Giannakopoulos making his mark in the late 1990s and Kalitzakis adding steel in the 1990s. Each anchored key phases in the club’s ascent, contributing to teams that became synonymous with domestic supremacy.

Rivaldo emerged as a recent key player in the mid-2000s, bringing elite quality to pivotal league campaigns, while Yaya Touré stood out as a recent key player in the mid-2000s with a commanding presence that raised the level during major matches in Greece and Europe.

Ernesto Valverde is regarded as a legendary manager of the early 2010s, guiding Olympiacos through sustained title pushes and European tests with clarity and control, while Evangelos Marinakis is the owner whose stewardship in the 2010s underpinned the club’s modern era and ambition on the continental stage.

Stadium

Karaiskakis Stadium is the home of Olympiacos in Piraeus and serves as the club’s defining stage. With a capacity of 33,334, it is known for generating a charged atmosphere on domestic weekends and during European nights alike. The ground frames some of Greek football’s fiercest occasions, especially the Derby of the Eternal Enemies against Panathinaikos, when anticipation and intensity peak across the city. Historic ties also add colour, from the Piraeus derby with Ethnikos to high-stakes fixtures that have shaped modern campaigns. Supporters recognise Karaiskakis Stadium as a venue where Olympiacos’ identity is expressed through noise, colour and relentless tempo, making it a formidable destination for visiting teams and a symbol of the club’s competitive edge.

Also known as
Karaiskakis Stadium
Local derby
Derby of the Eternal Enemies Panathinaikos main

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification 2024 UECL final shirts sought
  • Suppliers Adidas long partnership
  • Condition red bands bleed

FAQ

Q: When was Olympiacos founded and where do they play? A: Olympiacos Football Club was founded on 10 March 1925 and is based in Piraeus, Greece. The team plays its home matches at Karaiskakis Stadium, which has a capacity of 33,334.

Q: What are Olympiacos' most notable trophies? A: Olympiacos are record holders in Greece with 48 league titles, 29 Cups and 4 Super Cups, and they have achieved six consecutive national Cups and multiple undefeated league seasons. Internationally, they have won the UEFA Europa Conference League, the UEFA Youth League with their U-19s, and a Balkans Cup.

Q: Which rivalries are most significant for the club? A: The club contests the Derby of the Eternal Enemies against Panathinaikos, and also has long-standing rivalries with AEK and PAOK. Historically, the Piraeus derby with Ethnikos was a local highlight.

Q: How is the authenticity of signed items verified? A: Items are supplied with an independent COA to confirm the signature’s authenticity.

Q: Do you ship internationally? A: Free worldwide shipping.