Akritas Chlorakas () is a Cypriot

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club based in Chloraka, Paphos. The club was founded in 1971 and currently plays in the

Cypriot Second Division The Cypriot Second Division () is the second highest association football, football division of the Cypriot football league system. Administered by the Cyprus Football Association, it is contested by 16 teams, with the top three teams being Prom ...

. Akritas' colours are green and white, and they play their home games at the Chloraka Municipal Stadium. The club is owned by Lithuanian investor Liutauras Varanavičius.

History

Founded in 1971, Akritas Chlorakas joined the

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in 1973, competing in the

Cypriot Third Division The Cypriot Third Division (Greek language, Greek: Πρωτάθλημα Γ΄ Κατηγορίας) is the third tier Association football, football league competition in Cyprus, run by the Cyprus Football Association. Each year, the top finishing ...

. For many years, Akritas fluctuated between the third and second division, winning the Third Division a total of three times, and winning the

Cypriot Cup for Lower Divisions The Cypriot Cup for lower divisions, formally known as the Cypriot Coca-Cola Cup of Third Division and STOK Elite Division for sponsorship purposes, is a domestic cup for the teams which participate in the Cyprus, Cypriot Cypriot Third Division, ...

on one occasion. Akritas Chlorakas finished third in the 2021-22 Cypriot Second Division, and was promoted to the First Division for the first time in the club's history. Despite some impressive results, including wins against Omonia, AEL, and Anorthosis (three times), Akritas finished in 13th place and was relegated in the 2022-23 season.. In the 2024-25 season Akritas Chlorakas again finished in 3rd place and therefore were promoted for the second time in their history to top tier and returned after 2 years in Second Division.

Current squad

Out on loan

Club officials

Board of directors

Technical and medical staff

Achievements

** Winners (3): 1976–77, 2008–09, 2015–16 *

** Winners (1): 2014–15

References

{{Cypriot Second Division Football clubs in Cyprus Association football clubs established in 1971 1971 establishments in Cyprus Football clubs in Paphos