Olympiacos Women's Water Polo Club is the women's water polo department of the major Greek multi-sport club Olympiacos, based in Piraeus. The department was founded in 1988 and they play their games at the 1000-seated Papastrateio "Petros Kapagerof" Pool in Piraeus.
European trophies and successes Olympiacos is a world powerhouse and one of the most successful clubs in European water polo, having won 4 Champions Leagues in 2015, 2021, 2022 and 2026, 4 Super Cups in 2015, 2021, 2022, 2026 and 1 Euro Cup in 2014 and having overall a commanding presence in European competitions. Besides the 4 Champions League, 3 European Super Cups and 1 Euro Cup titles, they were runners-up of the Champions League in 2017, 2019 and 2024, runners-up of the LEN Super Cup in 2014, runners-up of the LEN Euro Cup in 2008 and 2018 and they have participated, altogether, in 12 Champions' League Final Fours (1996, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026), as well as in 5 LEN Euro Cup Final Fours (2001, 2007, 2008, 2014, 2018), being semi-finalists of the same competition in 2009 and 2012.LEN Trophy 2009 (Γ): Εκτός τελικού ο Ολυμπιακός (Olympiacos was left out of the final) www.contra.gr
In 2014 Olympiacos won the LEN Euro Cup in the Final Four in Florence, beating home team Firenze Waterpolo 10–9 in the final. One year later, Olympiacos were crowned European Champions, winning the LEN Champions League in the 2015 Final Four in Piraeus, after a 10–9 win in the final against the then-reigning champions Sabadell, who were undefeated for more than 3 years with 115 consecutive wins in all competitions. Olympiacos lifted the LEN Champions League title undefeated and having won 8 straight matches without even a single draw. Subsequently, Olympiacos won the 2015 LEN Super Cup as well, defeating Plebiscito Padova, thus completing a continental Treble in 2015 (LEN Champions League, LEN Super Cup, Greek Championship), winning season's all three available titles.
In 2021 Olympiacos won their second LEN Champions League title in Budapest, beating home teams UVSE (9–8 in the semi-final) and Dunaújvárosi (7–6 in the final) with a roster composed entirely of Greek players. They went on to win the Greek League and the Greek Cup, thus completing the first ever Triple Crown for a Greek club in the sport's history, which eventually became a Quadruple Crown after winning the 2021 LEN Super Cup.
In 2022 Olympiacos were crowned back-to-back European Champions in Piraeus, beating UVSE (18–11 in the semi-final) and Sabadell (11–7 in the final). They went on to win the Greek League, the Greek Cup and the 2022 LEN Super Cup, thus completing the second (back-to-back) Quadruple Crown in their history.
After the 2015 LEN Euroleague win of Olympiacos women's water polo team, Olympiacos SFP became the only multi-sport club in European water polo history after Pro Recco to have been crowned European Champions with both its men's and women's departments, and the only club with both its departments currently active (Pro Recco Women's department has been dissolved since 2012).
Domestically, Olympiacos is the most successful Greek club, having won a record 16 Greek Championships, a record 6 Greek Cups, a record 3 Greek Super Cups and a record 5 Doubles. They also hold the all-time record for the most consecutive Greek Championships, as they are the only team to have won 11 consecutive Greek Championship titles (2014–2024). They won their first two titles in 1995 and 1998, but their best performance in the league came after coach Charis Pavlidis' arrival in 2007. Beginning from season 2010–11, Olympiacos has won eleven Greek Championships in thirteen seasons (2011, 2014–2023). In the 2015–16, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons, Olympiacos won the Greek Championship undefeated, winning every game in both the regular season and the play-offs. They won the first-ever Greek Cup which was held in 2017–18 season and the first-ever Greek Super Cup held in 2020.
History
Some of the greatest players in the world (many of them Olympic medalists and World Champions) have played for Olympiacos over the years including: Iefke van Belkum, Alexandra Asimaki, Yasemin Smit, Lauren Wenger, Ashleigh Southern, Bronwen Knox, Roberta Bianconi, Giulia Emmolo, Kami Craig, Jordan Raney, Triantafyllia Manolioudaki, Alkisti Avramidou, Eleftheria Plevritou, Margarita Plevritou, Chrysi Diamantopoulou, Vaso Plevritou, Nikoleta Eleftheriadou, Stavroula Antonakou, Ilektra Psouni, Angeliki Karapataki, Antonia Moraiti, Evi Moraitidou, Anthoula Mylonaki, Dimitra Asilian, Eftychia Karagianni, Maria Kanellopoulou, Christina Tsoukala, Eleni Xenaki, Ioanna Stamatopoulou, Kyra Christmas, Brigitte Sleeking, Kyriaki Liosi, Patricia del Soto, Blanca Gil, Barbara Bujka, Ágnes Valkai, Vaso Mavrelou, Maria Balomenaki, Ann Dow, Camila Pedrosa, Sun Yating, Eszter Tomaskovics, Maria Tsouri and Assel Jakayeva.
Charis Pavlidis era and absolute domination (2007–2021)
Continuation of absolute dominance (2022–present)
Roster 2025–2026 Squad as of September 2025 NumberNationalityPlayerHeight Date of BirthGoalkeepers (3)1Ioanna Stamatopoulou1.8417/06/199813-Divina Nigro1.7713/11/199713Eftychia Konstantopoulou1.8013/04/2006Defense (3)7Christina Siouti1.8001/09/200411Sofia Tornarou1.7823/07/2004Maria Patra1.7717/10/1998Maria-Eleni Kravariti1.6319/10/2008Offense (3)3Denia Koureta1.79 18/09/200512Maria Myriokefalitaki1.8408/01/200114Jovana Sekulic1.8407/11/2002Midfield (9)2Elena Elliniadi1.7002/04/19994Stefania Santa1.7806/09/20045Foteini Tricha1.7426/04/20056Abby Andrews1.7928/11/20009Eirini Ninou1.7020/09/200210Vaso Plevritou (C)1.7908/06/199815Anastasia-Maria Bikou1.7425/08/2008Kata Haidu1,8227/3/2006Maria Drichalidou1.6713/09/2008Alkistis Lanara1.6506/10/2009 Head CoachGiorgos Doskas
Honours
Domestic competitions Greek League Winners (16) (record): 1994–95, 1997–98, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2025–26 Greek Cup Winners (7) (record): 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2024–25, 2025–26 Greek Super Cup Winners (3) (record): 2020, 2024, 2025
European competitions European Aquatics Champions League Winners (4): 2014–15, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2025–26 Runners-up (3): 2016–17, 2018–19, 2023–24 3rd place (2): 2010–11, 2024–25 4th place (3): 1995–96, 2009–10, 2015–16 Final Four (12): 1996, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026 European Super Cup Winners (4): 2015, 2021, 2022, 2026 Runners-up (1): 2014 European Aquatics Euro Cup Winners (1): 2013–14 Runners-up (2): 2007–08, 2017–18 Semi-finals (2): 2008–09, 2011–12 4th place (2): 2000–01, 2006–07
Individual club awards Quadruple Crown Winners (2): 2020–21 (LEN Euro League, LEN Super Cup, Greek League, Greek Cup), 2021–22 (LEN Euro League, LEN Super Cup, Greek League, Greek Cup) Continental Treble Winners (1): 2014–15Θρυλικό τρεμπλ ο Ολυμπιακός naftemporiki.gr, 27/11/2015 (in Greek) (LEN Euro League, LEN Super Cup, Greek League) Double Winners (6) (record): 2017–18, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23 (Greek League, Greek Cup) ,2025-2026
International record Season Achievement Notes LEN Champions' Cup / LEN Euro League 1995–96 Final 8 4th place 2009–10 Final Four 4th place. Defeated 11–12 by Kinef Kirishi in the semi-final and 12–13 by Orizzonte Catania in the 3rd place game 2010–11 Final Four 3rd place. Defeated 13–14 by Orizzonte Catania in the semi-final, won 14–12 against Kinef Kirishi in the 3rd place game 2014–15 European Champions won 10–8 against Kinef Kirishi in the semi-final and 10–9 against Sabadell in the final in Piraeus 2015–16 Final Four 4th place. Defeated 11–12 by UVSE in the semi-final and 9–10 by Kinef Kirishi in the 3rd place game 2016–17 Final won 11–9 against Sabadell in the semi-final, defeated by Kinef Kirishi 6–7 in the final in Kirishi 2018–19 Final won 8–7 against Vouliagmeni in the semi-final, defeated by Astralpool Sabadell 11–13 in the final in Sabadell 2020–21 European Champions won 9–8 against UVSE Hunguest Hotels in the semi-final and 7–6 against Dunaújváros in the final in Budapest2021–22 European Championswon 18–11 against UVSE Hunguest Hotels in the semi-final and 11–7 against Astralpool Sabadell in the final in Piraeus LEN Trophy 2000–01 Final Four 4th place 2006–07 Final Four 4th place. Defeated by Roma 4–7, by ZWV Nereus 6–7 and tied 7–7 against ΟSC Budapest 2007–08 Final won ΟSC Budapest 13–12 in the semi-final, defeated by Roma 9–10 in the final 2008–09 Semi-finals eliminated by Dunaújváros, drew 5–5 in Dunaújváros, lost 10–13 in Athens 2011–12 Semi-finals eliminated by WC Yugra, won 9–8 in Athens, lost 8–11 in Khanty-Mansiysk 2013–14 Winners won 13–12 against Kinef Kirishi in the semi-final and 10–9 against Firenze in the final in Florence 2017–18 Final won 10–4 against Plebiscito Padova in the semi-final, defeated by Dunaújváros 11–13 in the final in Mataró LEN Super Cup 2014 Final lost 8–9 to Sabadell in Barcelona 2015 SuperCup Champions won 10–6 against Plebiscito Padova in Piraeus 2021 SuperCup Champions won 14–11 against Kinef Kirishi in Piraeus 2022 SuperCup Champions won 11–4 against Ethnikos Piraeus in Piraeus
The road to the 2021–22 LEN Euro League victory Round Team Home Away Group Stage(Group F) CN Terrassa11–5 SIS Roma15–8 Ethnikos Piraeus9–5Quarterfinals Dunaújváros14–910–7Semifinal UVSE Hunguest Hotels18–11Final Astralpool Sabadell11–7
The road to the 2020–21 LEN Euro League victory Round Team Home Away Group Stage(Group C) Plebiscito Padova10–7 BVSC Zugló11–4 Lifebrain SIS Roma12–13 Olympic Nice10–0Quarterfinals Astralpool Sabadell12–1410–5Semifinal UVSE Hunguest Hotels9–8Final Dunaújváros7–6
The road to the 2014–15 LEN Euro League victory Round Team Home Away Group Stage(Group D) Firenze14–4 ZVL Leiden16–8 Vouliagmeni9–5 Târgu Mureș39–2Quarterfinals Szentes10–615–10Semifinal Kinef Kirishi10–8Final Sabadell10–9
The road to the 2013–14 LEN Trophy victory
Round Team Home Away Group Stage(Group D) SKIF Moscow13–10 Firenze7–8 Eger12–6Quarterfinals Sabadell9–106–8Semifinal Kinef Kirishi8–5Final Firenze10–9
Notable players
Sofia Aloupi Stavroula Antonakou Dimitra Asilian Alexandra Asimaki Alkisti Avramidou Maria Balomenaki Alkistis Benekou Mania Bikof Kelly Bisba Anna Chatzigeorgaki Nefeli Chaldaiou Athina Chrysikopoulou Ioanna Chydirioti Chrysi Diamantopoulou Stavroula Doureka Elena Elliniadi Vaso Eustratiou Nikoleta Eleftheriadou Eleftheria Fountotou Christina Fragopoulou Eleni Fragopoulou Georgia Garantzioti Despoina Gouzoula Anastasia Kalargirou Sofia Kalidoni Milva Kalogerakou Maria Kanellopoulou Eleni Kanetidou Eftychia Karagianni Zinovia Karagianni Angeliki Karapataki Christiana Karousou Maria Katsari Kelly Kontogeorgi Christina Kostaroglou Rania Kotsafti Christina Kotsia Niki Kougioumtzi Xenia Leontsini Kyriaki Liosi Silia Logotheti Triantafyllia Manolioudaki Maria Mastori Vaso Mavrelou Vaia Mikiki Antonia Moraiti Sofia Moraiti Evi Moraitidou Anthoula Mylonaki Maria Myriokefalitaki Virginia Niarchakou Eirini Ninou Dimitra Papanastasiou Polina Paterou Kleanthi Pentaraki Sofia Piskitzi Eleftheria Plevritou Margarita Plevritou Vaso Plevritou Markella Ploumi Ilektra Psouni Stefania Santa Adamantia Saravelaki Popi Sifaki Christina Siouti Maria Sora Ioanna Stamatopoulou Evi Tetzalidou Sofia Tornarou Foteini Tricha Christina Tsoukala Maria Tsouri Angeliki Vasilakopoulou Maria Vasilakopoulou Katerina Vichou Eleni Xenaki Abby Andrews Hannah Buckling Keesja Gofers Bronwen Knox Ashleigh Southern Camila Pedrosa Kyra Christmas Ann Dow Monika Eggens Sun Yating Veronika Bartunkova Barbara Bujka Eszter Tomaskovics Ágnes Valkai Roberta Bianconi Giulia Emmolo Assel Jakayeva Brigitte Sleeking Yasemin Smit Iefke van Belkum Jovana Sekulic Patricia del Soto Blanca Gil Kami Craig Jordan Raney