Iraklis Thessaloniki is a major multi-sport club based in Thessaloniki, Greece, with its football team currently competing in the Greek Super League 2, the second division. The football team plays its home matches at the historic Kaftanzoglio Stadium. Founded in 1908, Iraklis is one of the oldest and most historic clubs in Greece, with its iconic colors being blue and white. The name 'Iraklis' means Hercules, symbolizing strength and heroism. The club's football history is rich, with its peak era spanning several decades where it was a permanent fixture in the top-flight Alpha Ethniki, now the Super League. Iraklis never won the Greek championship but were perennial contenders, finishing as runners-up on three occasions and winning the Greek Cup in 1976. They were known for their strong youth academy and for producing talented players. The modern era has been difficult, marked by financial problems that led to relegations and even a spell in the amateur Gamma Ethniki. The current mission is to stabilize in Super League 2 and mount a serious challenge for promotion. The fan base, known as the 'Gates of Olympus,' is among the most passionate in Greece, maintaining unwavering support through the club's trials. Iraklis remains a sleeping giant of Greek football, a club with immense history and potential waiting for its next heroic chapter.