Olympiacos has announced the renewal of their collaboration with Eleanna Christinaki. The Piraeus team has retained the Greek guard/forward, who stated that Olympiacos is more than just a team for her, it's a family.
In her statement, Eleanna Christinaki expressed her deep connection to the club: "Olympiacos is much more than a team for me. It's family! To continue wearing this jersey is an honor, an emotion, and deep pride. I want to sincerely thank the administration for the trust and support they have shown me over these years. It's great to feel that they believe in you, appreciate you, and give you space to grow. Olympiacos gives me the opportunity to develop, to dream, and to compete at the highest level, and that is something I never take for granted. The name and size of the club are incomparable. I promise to continue giving my all for this jersey, with the same love, the same passion, and even greater thirst for what's to come."
Player Profile
Eleanna Christinaki is a professional basketball player born on December 16, 1996, in Paralimni, Cyprus. She is 1.83m (6'0") tall and weighs 73kg (162 lbs). She primarily plays as a small forward but can also operate as a guard. Christinaki is a versatile player known for her scoring ability and contributions across the court.
Career History
Christinaki boasts a diverse career, having played collegiately in the US and professionally across several European leagues before returning to Greece.
Early Career in Greece (2011-2015): She began her career in Greece with Panathinaikos (2011-2014) and Athinaikos (2014-2015).
NCAA Collegiate Career (2015-2018): She moved to the United States to play college basketball for Florida (2015-2017) and Maryland (2017-2018).
European Professional Career (2018-2023): After her college career, she played for several European clubs, including:
Gernika (Spain, 2018-2019), where she also competed in the EuroCup Women.
BC Castors Braine (Belgium, 2019).
Nadezhda Orenburg (Russia, 2020).
Al-Qazeres (Spain, 2020-2021).
Araski (Spain, 2021-2022).
Schio (Italy, 2022).
Valencia (Spain, 2022), where she also played in the EuroLeague Women.
Return to Greece (2023-Present): She returned to play for Panathinaikos (2023) before joining Olympiacos (2023-Present).
Greek/Cypriot National Team: Christinaki has represented both Cyprus and Greece in international competitions, including the EuroBasket Women and World Cup.
Early Career in Greece (2011-2015): She began her career in Greece with Panathinaikos (2011-2014) and Athinaikos (2014-2015).
NCAA Collegiate Career (2015-2018): She moved to the United States to play college basketball for Florida (2015-2017) and Maryland (2017-2018).
European Professional Career (2018-2023): After her college career, she played for several European clubs, including:
Gernika (Spain, 2018-2019), where she also competed in the EuroCup Women.
BC Castors Braine (Belgium, 2019).
Nadezhda Orenburg (Russia, 2020).
Al-Qazeres (Spain, 2020-2021).
Araski (Spain, 2021-2022).
Schio (Italy, 2022).
Valencia (Spain, 2022), where she also played in the EuroLeague Women.
Return to Greece (2023-Present): She returned to play for Panathinaikos (2023) before joining Olympiacos (2023-Present).
Greek/Cypriot National Team: Christinaki has represented both Cyprus and Greece in international competitions, including the EuroBasket Women and World Cup.
Stats and Averages
2018-19 (Lointek Gernika Bizkaia - Spanish League): Averaged 2.9 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.3 assists in 7 games, playing 7.4 minutes.
2020-21 (Al-Qazeres - Spanish League): Had a strong season, averaging 14.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 29 games, playing 30.6 minutes. She shot 38.4% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range.
2021-22 (Kutxabank Araski - Spanish League): Averaged 1.1 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.4 assists in 12 games, playing 9.8 minutes.
2022-23 (Valencia Basket - Spanish League): Averaged 2.8 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.4 assists in 14 games, playing 10.4 minutes.
2020-21 (Al-Qazeres - Spanish League): Had a strong season, averaging 14.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 29 games, playing 30.6 minutes. She shot 38.4% from the field and 35.1% from three-point range.
2021-22 (Kutxabank Araski - Spanish League): Averaged 1.1 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.4 assists in 12 games, playing 9.8 minutes.
2022-23 (Valencia Basket - Spanish League): Averaged 2.8 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.4 assists in 14 games, playing 10.4 minutes.
European Club Competitions Stats
2018-19 (Royal Castors Braine - EuroLeague Women): Averaged 6.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.5 assists in 6 games, playing 15.5 minutes.
2022-23 (Valencia Basket - EuroLeague Women): Averaged 1.3 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.4 assists in 7 games, playing 6.9 minutes.
2023-24 (Olympiacos - EuroCup Women): Averaged 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 7 games, playing 34.6 minutes. She shot 41.7% from the field and an impressive 92.9% from the free-throw line.
2024-25 (Olympiacos - EuroLeague Women): Averaged 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 6 games, playing 29.5 minutes. She also averaged 20.5 points and 6.0 rebounds in 2 EuroCup Women games.
2022-23 (Valencia Basket - EuroLeague Women): Averaged 1.3 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.4 assists in 7 games, playing 6.9 minutes.
2023-24 (Olympiacos - EuroCup Women): Averaged 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 7 games, playing 34.6 minutes. She shot 41.7% from the field and an impressive 92.9% from the free-throw line.
2024-25 (Olympiacos - EuroLeague Women): Averaged 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 6 games, playing 29.5 minutes. She also averaged 20.5 points and 6.0 rebounds in 2 EuroCup Women games.
International Competitions Stats (Greece Women's National Team)
2018-19 (Greece - World Cup): Averaged 4.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 4 games, playing 19 minutes.
2023-24 (Greece - EuroBasket Women): Averaged 6.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 4 games, playing 28.5 minutes.
2025-26 (Greece - EuroBasket Women): Averaged 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 3 games, playing 25.3 minutes.
2023-24 (Greece - EuroBasket Women): Averaged 6.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 4 games, playing 28.5 minutes.
2025-26 (Greece - EuroBasket Women): Averaged 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assist in 3 games, playing 25.3 minutes.
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