A "Greek" in the Albanian national team?

2025-11-26 19:39:57Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
A "Greek" in the Albanian national team?
Stavros Pilios

The Albanian national football team is preparing for the World Cup play-offs. On March 26, 2026, the Rossoneri face Poland in the semi-finals, but it seems that coach Sylvinho has some surprises in store for the upcoming squad.

The new name on the team will be Stavros Pilios, the 24-year-old defender who plays for AEK Athens in the Greek Super League. Born in Rhodes, Pilios is of Albanian origin from his parents, which gives him the opportunity to join the Rossoneri.

"Sport FM" in the neighboring country makes the fact of Sylvinho's contact with the footballer, who also has the red and black goalkeeper, Thomas Strakosha, as a teammate. It is not surprising that Strakosha was the one who suggested the left-back to the team.

Who is Stavros Pilios?

Born on the island of Rhodes on December 10, 2000, Stavros Pilios is the son of two parents originally from Dropulli who emigrated to the neighboring country at an early age. He initially stood out as a left-back at Pas Ioannina, before moving on to Iraklis for a season. In the summer of 2023, AEK Athens trusted the youngster and brought him closer to the team. During this time, Stavros Pilios has played for the yellow and blacks in 48 appearances, scoring one goal and providing six assists. His value on 'Transfermarkt' is 1.2 million euros.

Just like Mario Mitaj, who also came from AEK, Stavros Pilios is following the same path as he has made 15 appearances this season.

Naser Aliji's injury

The left back line seems to be on alert after Aliji's injury and expected surgery, so the search for a worthy defender has led Sylvinho to set his sights on Stavros Pilios, with the latter likely to be the new addition to the national team.


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