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title: The strategy behind Pafos FC's rise to the Champions League
description: Founded in 2014, Pafos FC in Cyprus have reached the UEFA Champions League in 2025. The key? Smart investment and a recruitment powered by TransferRoom.
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# [The strategy behind Pafos FC's rise to the Champions League](https://blog.transferroom.com/the-strategy-behind-pafos-fcs-rise-to-the-champions-league)

 Written by [Jack Hyom](https://blog.transferroom.com/author/jack-hyom) | Aug 28, 2025 10:26:09 AM

Founded in 2014, Pafos FC in Cyprus have reached the UEFA Champions League in 2025. At the heart of their rise? A professionalised structure and smart investment and a recruitment model powered by TransferRoom.

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