Stavros Pilios

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Stavros Pilios (Greek: Σταύρος Πήλιος; Albanian: Stavro Pilo; born 10 December 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Super League club AEK Athens.[1] Born in Greece, he represents Albania at international level.

Stavros Pilios
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-12-10) 10 December 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth Rhodes, Greece
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Positions
Team information
Current team
AEK Athens
Number 3
Youth career
2016–2019 PAS Giannina
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 PAS Giannina 32 (0)
2021–2022Iraklis (loan) 28 (2)
2023– AEK Athens 52 (1)
International career
2026– Albania 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 May 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 31 March 2026

Club career

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PAS Giannina

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Pilios was part of PAS Giannina youth system before he signed a professional contract in January 2019.[2] He made his professional debut against Enosis Aspropyrgos in the Greek Cup on 2 October 2019.[3] His first appearance in the Super League 2 was against A.E. Karaiskakis on 22 December 2019.[4]

Loan to Iraklis

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On 24 August 2021, Pilios was loaned to Iraklis until the summer of 2022.[5]

AEK Athens

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On 23 June 2023, AEK Athens officially announced the signing of Pilios on a four-year contract.[6]

International career

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On 21 March 2026, he received a call-up from Albania for the 2026 World Cup qualification play-offs.[7] He made his debut on 26 March 2026 in the play-off semi-final match against Poland, coming on as a substitute in the 67th minute; five minutes later, he had a clear scoring opportunity, but his shot was saved by the goalkeeper.[8]

Personal life

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Pilios is of Greek origin, with his parents belonging to the Greek minority in Albania and originating from Dropull.[9]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 17 May 2026[1][10]
Club Season League Greek Cup Europe Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
PAS Giannina 2019–20 Super League Greece 2 202141
2020–21 Super League Greece 701080
2022–23 23010240
Total 32041361
Iraklis (loan) 2021–22 Super League Greece 2 28220302
AEK Athens B 2023–24 Super League Greece 2 9292
AEK Athens 2023–24 Super League Greece 11020130
2024–25 171201[a]0231
2025–26 2401015[a]0400
Total 52150160731
Career total 12151111601486
  1. 1 2 Appearance(s) in UEFA Conference League

International

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As of match played 31 March 2025[10][11]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Albania
202620
Total20

Honours

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PAS Giannina
AEK Athens
Individual

References

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  1. 1 2 Stavros Pilios at Soccerway
  2. "Επαγγελματίας ο Σταύρος Πήλιος". 18 January 2019.
  3. "Πρόκριση σε ρυθμό προπόνησης ο ΠΑΣ στον Ασπρόπυργο". 3 October 2019.
  4. ""Καταιγίδα" το express του ΠΑΣ!". 22 December 2019.
  5. "Δανεικός στον Ηρακλή ο Πήλιος". 24 August 2021.
  6. "ΑΕΚ: Ανακοίνωσε την απόκτηση του Πήλιου μέχρι το 2027". sport24.gr. 23 June 2023.
  7. "Play-off i Botërorit 2026, trajneri Silvinjo publikon listën e Kombëtares" [2026 World Cup play-offs, coach Silvinho publishes the national team list] (in Albanian). Albanian Football Association. 21 March 2026.
  8. "VIDEO/ Ëndrra kuqezi bëhet makth në 10 minuta, gabimet në të dy portat eliminojnë Shqipërinë me përmbysje në Poloninë" [VIDEO/ Red-and-Black dream turns nightmare in 10 minutes, mistakes at both ends eliminate Albania in Poland]. Panorama Sport. 26 March 2026. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  9. "Në gjurmët e Mario Mitaj, Sylvinho kontakton me mbrojtësin e AEK-ut të Athinës! Kush është 24-vjeçari Stavros Pilios" [Following in the footsteps of Mario Mitaj, Sylvinho contacts the defender of AEK Athens! Who is the 24-year-old Stavros Pilios]. Shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). 26 November 2025.
  10. 1 2 "Stavros Pilios". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
  11. Stavros Pilios at EU-Football.info (archived)
  12. "Stoiximan Player of the Month του Αυγούστου ο Σταύρος Πήλιος". slgr.gr (in Greek). Online. 11 September 2024.
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