PAOK Thessaloniki Football Club, commonly known as "PAOK", was founded on April 20, 1926, and is a professional football club based in Thessaloniki, Greece.
The team, which plays its home games at Toumba Stadium, has won the Greek Super League championship more than 3 times and lifted the Greek Cup more than 5 times. In recent years, the team has continuously strengthened its squad through shrewd transfer operations, bringing in strong players such as former Chelsea defender Baba and Croatian international Lovren, while also signing potential stars like Shola Shoretire, with the entire squad's market value approaching €90 million.
In European competitions, Thessaloniki has maintained a stable level of participation. Although they were defeated by Bucharest Stars in the knockout stage of the 2025 UEFA Europa League, they remain an important representative of Greek football on the European stage. In the 2024-25 season, the team ultimately finished fourth in the league, continuing their competitiveness in the Greek top division.