Panathinaikos F.C. — Overview (around 2016/17 season)

• Full name: Panathinaikos Athlitikos Omilos (Panathinaikos A.O.)
• Country: Greece
• Home stadium: Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium (commonly called "Leoforos") — primary historic home; some matches in other seasons also played at Athens Olympic Stadium (OAKA)
• Club colours: Green and white
• Nickname(s): "Trifylli" (The Shamrock), "Prasinoi" (The Greens)

2016/17 season context

• Coach/Manager: Andrea Stramaccioni — appointed as head coach in July 2016. The Italian manager came to Panathinaikos after spells at Inter Milan (as caretaker/manager of the senior side earlier in his career) and with Qatari and other clubs; his arrival was part of a rebuilding effort at the club.
• Domestic league: Super League Greece. In 2016/17 Panathinaikos were competing to return to the top positions following a turbulent few seasons for the club.
• Notable events around that season:
  • The club faced financial and administrative pressures in the mid-2010s which affected transfers and squad stability.
  • Stramaccioni's appointment aimed to stabilize performance and implement a clear tactical identity with an emphasis on organized possession and pressing.
• Typical squad composition (examples of players around that period):
  • Marcus Berg — Swedish forward (joined 2015) was a key attacking player around this era.
  • Henrik Stjarnan? (note: name uncertain) — several domestic and international players featured; squad turnover was notable.
  • The squad combined domestic Greek players and foreign signings; exact rosters changed during the transfer windows.

Performance highlights and style under Stramaccioni

• Stramaccioni favored structured buildup play and attempted to increase team discipline and defensive organization.
• Results were mixed as the coach worked within financial constraints and squad changes; the season involved efforts to solidify league standing and to rebuild the club's competitive foundations.

References and verification

• For exact match results, final league position, and full squad list for the 2016/17 season, consult official Super League Greece archives, Panathinaikos F.C. historical pages, or trusted databases such as Transfermarkt, Soccerway, and UEFA records.