Greece: Moukoudi, Koita, Zini... the major players in the coronation of AEK Athens
AEK Athens won the Super League Greece this season. The club has lifted the trophy for the 14th time in its history and the second time in the last three years. To obtain this new title, the capital club was able to count on three African players who were consistent throughout the season.
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On Sunday, May 10, 2026, AEK Athens is crowned champion of Greece with 70 points. This after his victory over the thread (2-1) against Panathinaikos combined with the draw (1-1) between Olympiakos and PAOK Salonique. Harold Moukoudi, Aboubakary Koita and Zini Salvador were involved in this coronation.
Harold Moukoudi, captain and solid defender
Having arrived at AEK Athens in August 2022, Harold Moukoudi won his second Super League Greece title after 2023. For this new victory at the end of the 2025-2026 season, the Cameroonian international defender was one of the great architects. Captain, the 28-year-old player was able to guide his partners. He played 24 league games, including 24 starts for 2 goals and 3 assists.
During the regular season in the Super League Greece, Moukoudi was huge and the numbers speak in his favor. He is the author of 14 goals without conceded with his team, 3.1 balls recovered, 0.9 interception, 0.8 tackle, 58% aerial duels including 47% duels won on the ground and 66% aerial duels won, 93% passes made per match.
In all competitions, Harold Moukoudi played 41 games for 3 goals and 4 assists. The Indomitable Lion is linked to AEK Athens until 30 June 2029.
Aboubakary Koita, an offensive presence
Aboubakary Koita, at the club since July 2024, wins his first Super League Greece title. The Mauritanian international striker had an acceptable season with 29 league games, including 19 starts for 4 goals and 4 assists.
The Mauritanian allowed AEK Athens to have a certain presence on the offensive side. He knows how to move the opposing defenders, being in perpetual combat beyond his offensive statistics. He shone with 2.1 shots, 0.6 shots on target, 4 penalties obtained, 25% of converted free-kicks, 0.7 key passes, 81% successful passes, 2 balls recovered, 59% successful dribbles, 52% duels won per match. He was valuable in the attack of AEK Athens.
9 goals and 4 assists, that’s Koita’s record in 50 appearances in all competitions this season. The 27-year-old, native of Pikine in Senegal, is linked to AEK Athens until June 2029.
Zini Salvador, scorer in the key moments
Loaned to Levadiakos last year, Zini Salvador has been an integral part of the AEK Athens squad this season. The leaders made the best choice by keeping him this season since the 23-year-old Angolan striker was able to get away from it all. In 16 league games, the player scored 3 goals and delivered an assist. Most of the time, he was away from the field due to a knee problem. He scored a goal in the 2-1 victory against Panathinaikos, allowing the team to officially win the Super League Greece.
Author of 5 goals and one assist in 26 appearances in all competitions, Zini Salvador is under contract until June 2029.