This is a list of foreign players that have played in the Cypriot First Division. The following players: have played at least one Cypriot First Division game for the respective club. have been born in Cyprus and were capped by a foreign national team. This includes players who have dual citizenship with Cyprus. The players written with bold text have at least one cap for their national team.
Afghanistan Farshad Noor – Nea Salamina (2018–2020) Djelaludin Sharityar – APEP FC (2009–2010), Ethnikos Achna FC (2010–2011)
Albania Arjan Beqaj – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2006–2010), Olympiakos Nicosia (2010), Ermis Aradippou (2011) Klodian Duro – AC Omonia (2008–2009), Apollon Limassol (2009–2010) Ervin Fakaj – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2000–2001) Altin Haxhi – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2005–2006), APOEL FC (2007–2010) Isli Hidi – Alki Larnaca FC (2008), Olympiakos Nicosia (2011), AEL Limassol (2011–2013), Apollon Limassol (2013–2016), Olympiakos Nicosia (2017–2018) Salvador Kaçaj – AC Omonia (1994–1997) Sokol Kushta – Olympiakos Nicosia (1994–1995), Ethnikos Achna FC (1995–1996) Qazim Laçi – APOEL FC (2016) Geri Malaj – Doxa Katokopias FC (2010) Elvir Maloku – AEK Larnaca FC (2017–2018) Viktor Paço – AEK Larnaca FC (1993–1995) Erind Prifti – AEP Paphos FC (2013) Blerim Rrustemi – Alki Larnaca FC (2008) Arjan Sheta – Ayia Napa FC (2006–2007) Vasil Shkurti – Aris Limassol FC (2016–2017) Aldo Teqja – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2013–2014, 2015–2016) Geron Tocka – Olympiakos Nicosia (2024–) Rudi Vata – Apollon Limassol (1996–1998) Arjan Xhumba – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (1998–2000) Roland Zajmi – Apollon Limassol (2004–2005)
Algeria Adel Beggah – Olympiakos Nicosia (2025–2026) El Hedi Belameiri – Alki Oroklini (2018–2019) Fadel Brahami – AEP Paphos FC (2009) Sofyane Cherfa – AC Omonia (2011–2014), Alki Oroklini (2018–2019) Rafik Djebbour – APOEL FC (2014–2015) Aikel Gadacha – Alki Oroklini (2018–2019) Karim Mouzaoui – Apollon Limassol (2003–2005) Idir Ouali – Ethnikos Achna FC (2021) Nordine Sam – Nea Salamina (2008, 2009) Bark Seghiri – APOEL FC (2006–2009) Bilal Hamdi – Alki Oroklini (2017–2018), Olympiakos Nicosia (2019–2020), Doxa Katokopias FC (2021) Chafik Tigroudja – Alki Oroklini (2017–2018) Mehdi Mostefa – Pafos FC (2017–2018) Boussad Houche – APEP FC (2005–2006)
Angola Aguinaldo – AEP Paphos FC (2012), Doxa Katokopias FC (2016), AEL Limassol (2016) Marco Airosa – AEL Limassol (2011–2018) Celson – Doxa Katokopias FC (2008–2009) Carlos Chaínho – Alki Larnaca FC (2007–2008) Chico Banza – Nea Salamina (2020) Dédé – Olympiakos Nicosia (2010–2011), AEL Limassol (2011–2014) Édson – Ethnikos Achna FC (2009) Edson Silva – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2015–2016) Freddy – Doxa Katokopias FC (2007), Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2008), AEL Limassol (2008–2011), AC Omonia (2011–2013) Núrio Fortuna – AEL Limassol (2016–2017) Luwamo Garcia – Alki Larnaca FC (2011) Gilberto – AEL Limassol (2012–2013) Wilson Kenidy – Doxa Katokopias FC (2015–2018) David Kuagica – Ermis Aradippou (2018–2019) Diangi Matusiwa – APOP Kinyras Peyias FC (2010) Miguel – AEL Limassol (2013) Hélder Neto – Doxa Katokopias FC (2008) Rudy – Doxa Katokopias FC (2016–2017) Stélvio – Alki Larnaca FC (2013) Vá – Pafos FC (2019–2021) Francisco Zuela – APOEL FC (2012–2013)
Australia Mustafa Amini – PAEEK FC (2021–) Bai Antoniou – Alki Oroklini (2018) Oscar Crino – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (1985–1986) Adam Foti – AEP Paphos FC (2004–2005), Olympiakos Nicosia (2008) Apostolos Giannou – AEK Larnaca FC (2018–2020) Dimitri Hatzimouratis – Alki Larnaca FC (2010–2011) Danny Invincible – Ermis Aradippou (2011) Tommy Oar – APOEL FC – (2017–2018) Paul Okon – APOEL FC – (2005–2006) Robert Stambolziev – Olympiakos Nicosia (2012–2013), AEK Kouklia FC (2013–2014)
Austria Daniel Antosch – Pafos FC (2021–) Andreas Dober – Ethnikos Achna FC (2014) Armin Gremsl – Doxa Katokopias FC (2017–2020) Michael Haunschmid – AEL Limassol (2009–2010) Markus Hiden – AEL Limassol (2006–2007) Alfred Hörtnagl – APOEL FC (1997) Mladen Jutrić – Doxa Katokopias FC (2020) Dino Medjedovic – Aris Limassol FC (2017) Thomas Prager – Ethnikos Achna FC (2014–2016) Daniel Sikorski – Pafos FC (2017–2018), Nea Salamina (2018–2019), Aris Limassol FC (2021–) Mato Šimunović – Anagennisi Dherynia (2011–2012) David Stemmer – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2018–2019) Christoph Westerthaler – APOEL FC (1997) Nils Zatl – Doxa Katokopias FC (2017–2019)
Argentina Matías Abelairas – Nea Salamina (2016–2017) Miguel Alba – Pafos FC (2016), Ermis Aradippou (2016) Guillermo Álvarez – Ethnikos Achna FC (2007–2008) Leandro Alvarez – Apollon Limassol (2006–2007) Francisco Aguirre – AC Omonia (2008–2009), Aris Limassol FC (2010) Marcos Argüello – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2010) Fernando Ávalos – Nea Salamina (2009–2010) Franco Bano – AEK Kouklia FC (2013–2014) Alejandro Barbaro – Apollon Limassol (2016), Karmiotissa FC (2017) Sergio Bastida – APEP FC (2005–2006), Nea Salamina (2006–2007) Leandro Becerra – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2014) Mauro Bellone – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2020–2021) Mariano Berriex – Aris Limassol FC (2016) Facundo Bertoglio – APOEL FC (2016–2017) Daniel Blanco – Ethnikos Achna FC (2006–2008), Alki Larnaca FC (2010–2011), Ermis Aradippou (2011) Gonzalo Cabrera – Doxa Katokopias FC (2010), AEK Larnaca FC (2011) Roberto Carboni – APOP Kinyras Peyias FC (2011) Fernando Cavenaghi – APOEL FC (2015–2016) Horacio Cardozo – Apollon Limassol (2013) Juan Cascini – APOEL FC (2018–2019) Andrés Chávez – AEL Limassol (2021–) Israel Coll – Apollon Limassol (2021–) Lucas Cominelli – Ayia Napa FC (2006–2007) Lucas Concistre – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2010) Mariano Corsico – Olympiakos Nicosia (2007–2008) Emanuel Dening – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2020–2021) Matias Degra – AEL Limassol (2011–2013, 2015–2016) Luciano De Bruno – AEL Limassol (2007–2008) Nicolás de Bruno – AEK Kouklia FC (2013–2014) Agustín De La Canal – Olympiakos Nicosia (2007) Gonzalo De Porras – Olympiakos Nicosia (2007) Tomas De Vincenti – APOEL FC (2014–2016, 2018–) Francisco Di Franco – AEZ Zakakiou (2016) Federico Domínguez – Apollon Limassol (2008) Federico Domínguez – Nea Salamina (2018) Aldo Duscher – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2012) Matías Escobar – Doxa Katokopias FC (2010), Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2011) Agustín Farías – APOEL FC (2017–2018) Darío Fernández – Alki Larnaca FC (2011) Dante Formica – Ermis Aradippou (2011–2012) Franco Flores – Alki Oroklini (2018–2019) Pablo Frontini – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2010) Emiliano Fusco – Alki Larnaca FC (2010–2013), Ayia Napa FC (2014–2015), Nea Salamina (2016–2018) Diego Galeano – Doxa Katokopias FC (2010–2011) Facundo García – AEK Larnaca FC (2018–2020) Nicolás Gianni – AEK Kouklia FC (2013) Juan Gill – Ermis Aradippou (2009–2011) Rubén Gómez – AEK Larnaca FC (2010–2012) Leandro Gonzalez – AC Omonia (2017) Nelson González – AEK Kouklia FC (2013–2014) Ramiro González – Alki Larnaca FC (2009) Silvio González – Olympiakos Nicosia (2007), AEL Limassol (2008–2011), Aris Limassol FC (2011–2012, 2015–2017) Francisco Guerrero – APEP FC (2009–2010) Andrés Imperiale – Doxa Katokopias FC (2010), Aris Limassol FC (2011) Julián Kmet – APOP Kinyras Peyias FC (2008) Maximiliano Laso – AEL Limassol (2010–2011) Adrián Lucero – AEK Larnaca FC (2013–2014), Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2020–2021) Nicolás Martínez – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2015–2016), Apollon Limassol (2017–2018) Federico Martorell – Ermis Aradippou (2010–2011) Franco Mazurek – AEL Limassol (2021–) Mauricio Mazzetti – AEK Kouklia FC (2013) Javier Menghini – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2008–2009) Vicente Monje – AEK Larnaca FC (2013) Maximiliano Oliva – Aris Limassol FC (2013–2014), Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2018–2019) Emerson Panigutti – Olympiakos Nicosia (2007–2008) Marcelo Penta – Ethnikos Achna FC (2012–2013) Facundo Pereyra – Apollon Limassol (2018–2020) Emanuel Perrone – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2011) Fabricio Poci – Ayia Napa FC (2014) Daniel Quinteros – Apollon Limassol (2008–2011) Federico Rasic – Pafos FC (2018–2020) Diego Rivarola – Alki Larnaca FC (2008) Lucas Rodríguez – Olympiakos Nicosia (2007–2008) Ramiro Rodríguez – Olympiakos Nicosia (2012) Facundo Roncaglia – Aris Limassol FC (2021–) Matías Roskopf – Apollon Limassol (2020) Esteban Sachetti – Doxa Katokopias FC (2012), AEL Limassol (2013–2015), Apollon Limassol (2015–2021) Sebastián Salomón – Aris Limassol FC (2010) José San Román – Nea Salamina (2019–2020) Gastón Sangoy – Apollon Limassol (2007–2010, 2013–2015), Nea Salamina (2017) Emmanuel Serra – Apollon Limassol (2012–2013) Sebastián Setti – Apollon Limassol (2012) Esteban Solari – APOEL FC (2005–2007, 2010–2012), Apollon Limassol (2013) Nicolás Stefanelli – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2019) Marcelo Torres – Pafos FC (2019–2021) Mariano Torresi – Apollon Limassol (2007–2008) Emanuel Perrone – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2011) Mario Vega – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2013–2015) Jesús Vera – Othellos Athienou F.C. (2014–2015) Nicolás Villafañe – AEZ Zakakiou (2016) Martín Vitali – APOP Kinyras Peyias FC (2008–2010) Pablo Vranjicán – AEK Kouklia FC (2013–2014) Facundo Zabala – APOEL FC (2021–) Gonzalo Zárate – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2018–2019) Emilio Zelaya – Ethnikos Achna FC (2016–2017), Apollon Limassol (2017–2020)
Armenia Armen Ambartsumyan – Doxa Katokopias FC (2007), Enosis Neon Paralimni (2008–2010) Edgar Babayan – Pafos FC (2021–) Gevorg Ghazaryan – AEL Limassol (2019–2021) Hovhannes Hambardzumyan – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2018–2020), Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2020–) Artem Karapetyan – Anagennisi Dherynia (2016–2017) Romik Khachatryan – Olympiakos Nicosia (2000–2002, 2003–2005), APOEL FC (2002–2003), Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2006–2007), APOP Kinyras Peyias FC (2008), AEP Paphos FC (2009) David Manoyan – Karmiotissa FC (2016–2017), Nea Salamina (2017) Armen Shahgeldyan – Nea Salamina (2002–2004) Arthur Voskanyan – Digenis Morphou (2002–2003), Ethnikos Achna FC (2003–2004) Taron Voskanyan – Karmiotissa FC (2016–2017), Nea Salamina (2017–2018) Artur Yuspashyan – Anagennisi Dherynia (2016)
Azerbaijan Araz Abdullayev – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2017–2018), Ethnikos Achna FC (2021–2022)
Belgium Jordan Atheba – AEK Larnaca FC (2015) Ziguy Badibanga – AC Omonia (2015–2016) Jonathan Benteke – AC Omonia (2017) Christian Brüls – Pafos FC (2017–2018) Fangio Buyse – Doxa Katokopias FC (2007–2008), APOP Kinyras Peyias FC (2008–2010), AEP Paphos FC (2010–2011) Jeff Callebaut – Pafos FC (2017–2018) Tom Caluwé – AEK Larnaca FC (2011) Jens Cools – Pafos FC (2018–2019) Danilo – AEL Limassol (2020–2021), APOEL FC (2021–) Igor de Camargo – APOEL FC (2016–2018) Emmerik De Vriese – Ethnikos Achna FC (2015–2016), Ermis Aradippou (2016–2017) Jimmy De Wulf – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2009–2012) Laurent Fassotte – AEL Limassol (2007–2009), Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2009–2011), Ermis Aradippou (2011–2012) Kristof Imschoot – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2010–2012) Thomas Kaminski – Anorthosis Famagusta FC (2014–2015) Faysel Kasmi – AC Omonia (2016) Victor Klonaridis – APOEL FC (2020–2021) Benjamin Lambot – Nea Salamina (2019–2020) Urko Pardo – APOEL FC (2011–2017), Alki Oroklini (2017) Rocky Peeters – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2009–2010) Luca Polizzi – Apollon Limassol (2017), Olympiakos Nicosia (2018), Pafos FC (2018–2019) Nils Schouterden – AEK Larnaca FC (2021) Jens Teunckens – AEK Larnaca FC (2020–2021) Gunter Thiebaut – AC Omonia (2001–2002) Matthias Trenson – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2010–2012) Kevin Van Dessel – APOP Kinyras Peyias FC (2010–2011) Kenneth Van Ransbeeck – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2015–2016) Dieter Van Tornhout – Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (2009–2011), Nea Salamina (2011) Stijn Vreven – AC Omonia (2005–2006)
Belarus Renan Bressan – APOEL FC (2016) Igor Gurinovich – APEP FC (1991–1992) Dzyanis Palyakow – APOEL FC (2018) Nikolay Strizhkov – Alki Larnaca FC (2009), Ayia Napa FC (2014–2015) Aleksandr Vyazhevich – Nea Salamina (2000–2001)
Bolivia