2008–09 Panathinaikos F.C. season

The 2008–09 season is Panathinaikos' 50th consecutive season in the Super League Greece. They have qualified for the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round for the 2008–09 season. The 2007–08 season ended with Jose Peseiro's removal from the team's bench. After a year's absence they will return to Athens Olympic Stadium for the season. On 27 May 2008 after two hours of conversations between Panathinaikos chairmen, it was decided that Nikos Pateras would take over as Panathinaikos president. On 13 June 2008 Panathinaikos announced that the new team coach will be Henk ten Cate for the next two years.

First-team squad

 * Squad at end of season

Squad changes for 2008/09 season
In:

For £1,000,000 For €3,000,000 For €1,500,000 For €3,800,000 for player's rights For €2,300,000 For €2,200,000 For €2,000,000 For €1,500,000 for player's rights For €1,500,000 For €625,000 for €300,000

total spending : €21,225,000

Out:

for €1,500,000

Out on loan:

Top scorers
As of 7 March 2009

 Source: pao.com Statistics

Most appearances
As of 7 March 2009

 Source: pao.com Statistics