Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü (, ''Fenerbahçe Sports Club''), commonly known simply as Fenerbahçe, or colloquially as Fener is the football branch of Fenerbahçe Sports Club association, based in

Kadıköy Kadıköy () is a municipality and Districts of Turkey, district on the Asian side of Istanbul Province, Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its area is 25 km2, and its population is 467,919 (2023). It is a large and populous area in the Asian si ...

district of Istanbul, Turkey. They compete in the

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, the top division of

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. Founded in 1907, Fenerbahçe is one of

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’s most successful and widely supported clubs, boasting a record 28 Turkish national championship titles, including victories in theIn the pre-1959 season

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and the

era. The club has also won 9

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s and 7

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s, making them one of the most decorated teams in Turkish football history. Their home matches have been played at the

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district of the

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since 1908. Fenerbahçe won their first major honor in domestic football in the early 20th century and continued to become champion in

before the establishment of the

in 1959. Prior to this, the club won multiple Turkish Football Championship titles, asserting its place as one of Turkey’s footballing powerhouses. Since the creation of the

, Fenerbahçe has remained one of the most successful teams, regularly contending for the title and winning numerous league championships. Counting since the official football federation of the country, the

Turkish Football Federation The Turkish Football Federation (; TFF) is the governing body of association football in Turkey. It was formed on 23 April 1923, and joined FIFA the same year and UEFA in 1962. It organizes the Turkey national football team, the Turkish Foo ...

, abbreviated TFF, Fenerbahçe have won 28 championship titles respectively, making it the most successful so far in Turkey. The club holds the joint-record for the longest uninterrupted top-flight streak in Turkish football history. Internationally, Fenerbahçe won the

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in 1966–67, becoming the first Turkish club to claim an international trophy. In modern European competitions, they reached the quarter-finals of the

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in the 2007–08 season and the semi-finals of the

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in 2012–13, further establishing their presence on the continental stage. Fenerbahçe is also one of the most widely supported football clubs in

, with millions of fans both domestically and internationally. Traditionally, the club plays in striped jerseys with yellow-navy blue color combinations in all branches, especially football. The club has a massive social media following and maintains a dedicated supporter base known for its passionate atmosphere, especially in home matches at

. Alongside Galatasaray and Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe is part of the “Big Three” clubs of

, with intense rivalries between these teams shaping the landscape of the

. The club’s financial strength has played a key role in attracting world-class players throughout its history, with notable names such as Alex de Souza,

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, Toni Schumacher,

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, Dirk Kuyt,

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, Luis Nani,

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, Kim Min-jae, Raul Meireles,

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Dušan Tadić Dušan Tadić ( sr-Cyrl, Душан Тадић, ; born 20 November 1988) is a Serbian professional Association football, footballer. He played most recently for Turkish club Fenerbahçe S.K. (football), Fenerbahçe. Positionally, he can be deploy ...

having donned the Fenerbahçe’s include. In 2008, marking their 101st year, Fenerbahçe reached a market value of $2 billion, surpassing Manchester United at the time to become the world’s most valuable football club. The club also holds a

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for having the highest number of medals and trophies across all its sports branches, with a total of 1134 cups and medals. Financially, Fenerbahçe remains one of the wealthiest clubs in Turkey, generating significant revenue from sponsorship deals, broadcasting rights, and commercial ventures. The club continues to invest in youth development and modern facilities, with aspirations to maintain domestic dominance and achieve further success in European competitions.

History

Establishing (1906)

The founder and first president of Fenerbahçe, Nurizade Ziya Songülen, was first introduced to the football in England, where he went for higher education after graduating from Istanbul Saint-Joseph College in 1903, and was inspired by the football teams in this country, where the sport of football was born. When he returned to the country in 1906, the first thing he did was to establish a football team in his hometown,

in June 1906. He first contacted his friends in the Kadıköy district and then Enver Yetiker, the literature teacher at the school he graduated from, and conveyed his intention to establish a football team to them and made them an offer. Nurizade Ziya Bey, who received a positive response to his offer, initially only went to training with the first Fenerbahçe football team in history, the prototype of which was created in June 1906. Because the team could only be completed as an 11-person team in the spring of 1907, the official foundation date of the club.

Early years (1907–1959)

Fenerbahçe were officially founded in 3 May 1907 in

, by local men

Ziya Songülen Nurizade Ziya Songülen (9 September 1886 – 21 August 1936) was a great-grandson of Damat Gürcü Halil Rifat Pasha and his second wife Saliha Sultan, an Ottoman princess. His parents were Azize Hanim and Hariciyeci Suad Bey. He was the founde ...

, Ayetullah Bey and Necip Okaner. This group founded the club secretly in order to keep a low profile and not get into any trouble with the strict Ottoman rule, so strict that the Sultan

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forbade the Turkish youth to set up a club or engage in the game of football played by the English families that was watched in envy. The three men came together and concluded that Kadıköy was in desperate need of its own football club, where locals would get a chance to practise the game of football. Ziya Songülen was elected the

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of the club, Ayetullah Bey became the first general secretary and Necip Okaner was given the post of general captain. The

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situated on the Fenerbahçe cape was a big influence on the design of the club's first crest, which sported the yellow and white colors of

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s around the lighthouse. The kits were also designed with yellow and white stripes. Founded by

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, Strugglers F.C. played against Fenerbahçe in the final match of the tournament it organized in its name on 5 June 1910, and Fenerbahçe won the match 3–1, winning the first cup in its history. The crest of the club was changed in 1914 when Hikmet Topuzer redesigned the badge after

had changed the colors to yellow and navy in the fall of 1908, still seen today. Fenerbahçe's activities were kept in secrecy until a legislation reform in 1908, when, under a new law, all football clubs had to register to exist legally. The founding line-up included

, Ayetullah Bey, Necip Okaner, Galip Kulaksızoğlu, Hassan Sami Kocamemi, Asaf Beşpınar, Enver Yetiker, Şevkati Hulusi Bey,

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, Hüseyin Dalaklı, Çerkes Sabri, Mazhar Bey and Nasuhi Baydar. Struggling with financial difficulties, Fenerbahçe joined the

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in 1908, finishing fifth in their first year. The first coach of the Fenerbahçe football team was Enver Yetiker, a Literature teacher at Kadıköy Lycée Saint-Joseph, who also helped in the establishment of the club. Fenerbahçe won the 1911–12 season of the Istanbul Football League without losing. This championship was the club's first success in their long history. In the 1913–14 and 1914–15 seasons, the team under the coaching of Galip Kulaksızoğlu won the

. Fenerbahçe gained the sympathy of some members of the

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, especially the princes, after the successful results it achieved in the early years of its establishment. For example, General Osman Fuad, the grandson of Sultan

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, served as the honorary president of the club between 1911 and 1913, and Prince Ömer Faruk, the son of the last

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, Abdulmecid II, became the president of Fenerbahçe until 1924, when the abolition of the Ottoman sultanate. Fenerbahçe finished the seasons 1920–21 and 1922–23 as champions in the Istanbul Friday League. Fenerbahçe completed the season with a score of 58–0 without losing or conceding goals in the season of 1922–23. Fenerbahce_SK_1911-1912

Fenerbahçe played against the staff of the

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that occupied Istanbul during the

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. Some British soldiers formed football teams that were named after the players' speciality, for example

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and

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. These teams played against each other and against local football teams in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe won many of these matches. The most known match played against the British was the match that would determine the winner of the General Harrington Cup. Fenerbahçe won the match held on 29 June 1923 at

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with two goals scored by

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, one of the important players of the period. In addition, the founder of Modern Turkey,

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, was a sympathizer of Fenerbahçe. A few months before his appointment as the commander of the Yıldırım Army Group in the

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(WWI), he visited the Fenerbahçe club's headquarters in Kadıköy, Istanbul, on May 3, 1918. Fenerbahçe won the championship 6 times in 1937, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1946 and 1950, and became the team that achieved the most victories in the

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, one of the important names of Fenerbahçe, scored 423 goals in 615 matches between 1947–1951 and 1953–64. Fenerbahçe won the

16 times, the

6 times, and the former

3 times, all of them records, profiling themselves as forerunners and dominating side in Turkish football before the introduction of the professional nationwide league in 1959.

Domestic dominance (1959–1969)

The

founded a professional national league in 1959, which continues today under the name of the

. Fenerbahçe won the first tournament, beating archrivals

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4–1 on aggregate. The next year, Fenerbahçe participated in the

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for the first time. They qualified through a 4–3 win over

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, being the first Turkish club to advance to the next round by eliminating its opponent. They lost their first-round match to

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where it was eliminated by

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. Fenerbahçe won four more league titles in the 1960s and were runners-up three times, making it the most successful club of that era. Fenerbahçe was coached by

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at the time, a famous Hungarian coach who had introduced a new style of football in Turkey. Under his guidance, Fenerbahçe managed to eliminate English champions

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in the first round of the

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. In the 1966–67 Balkans Cup (a competition set up for Eastern European clubs from Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey and

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that existed between the 1960–61 and 1993–94 seasons), Fenerbahçe won the cup after three final matches against Greek club

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, making them the first Turkish club to win a non-domestic competition. This success would remain unparalleled by a Turkish club until

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and

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won the cup many years later in the 1990s, when the competition lost much of its popularity.

Interval and rebound (1969–2007)

The 1970s saw Fenerbahçe bring in the famous

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as their new coach. Fenerbahçe won four more league titles, including a double with

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being the top goal scorer three times. The 1970s also established a rivalry with

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, where for almost a decade Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor were competing with each other for the title. The 1980s saw Fenerbahçe win three more league titles. Under the guidance of

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, Fenerbahçe managed to eliminate French champions

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in the first round of the

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. This victory marked a turning point as for almost a decade no Turkish club managed to get past the first round in European competitions. Galatasaray and

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dominated the Turkish League during the 1990s, combining to win nine out of ten titles. Fenerbahçe's only Turkish League success during the 1990s came in the 1995–96 season under the guidance of

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. In the 1996–97 UEFA Champions League season, Fenerbahçe completed the group stage with seven points and, among others, defeated

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1–0 at

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, undoing the record of the English giants being unbeaten for 40 years in their homeground. Fenerbahçe won the league title in 2001, denying Galatasaray a fifth consecutive title. It followed up the next season with a second-place behind Galatasaray with new coach

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. However, the next season did not go so well as Fenerbahçe finished in sixth place. Despite this, that season is memorable to many Fenerbahçe fans due to a 6–0 win against arch-rivals Galatasaray at the

on 6 November 2002. After firing Werner Lorant, the club hired another German coach,

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. Daum had previously coached in Turkey, winning the league with Beşiktaş in 1994–95. Fenerbahçe brought in players including

, Mehmet Aurélio and Fábio Luciano as a rebuilding process. These new players lead Fenerbahçe to its 15th title and third star (one being awarded for every five league titles won by a club). The next year was followed by a narrow championship over Trabzonspor, winning a then record 16 Turkish Football League championships. Fenerbahçe lost the title in the last week of the 2005–06 season to Galatasaray. Fenerbahçe needed a win, but instead drew 1–1 with

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while Galatasaray won 3–0 over

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. Soon after, Christoph Daum resigned as manager and was replaced by Zico on 4 July 2006. Zico began his reign by signing two new defenders: highly touted Uruguayan international

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and Zico's fellow Brazilian

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. Zico also signed two strikers in Serbian international Mateja Kežman and another Brazilian, Deivid. Fenerbahçe's 2006–07 domestic season started with a 6–0 win over relegation candidates

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. In the 32nd week of the Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe drew Trabzonspor 2–2, while Beşiktaş lost to

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0–3, putting the former out of contention for the title. Fenerbahçe won its 17th Süper Lig title in 2006–07.

Re-peak (2007–2014)

On 11 January 2007, Fenerbahçe were officially invited to

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. G-14 was an association which consists of top European clubs. Under Zico's command, Fenerbahçe qualified from the 2007–08 Champions League group stage for the first time and went on to beat

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to become a quarter-finalist in the 2007–08 season. Zico is also the most successful manager of the team's history in the Champions League. After successful scores both in the Turkish league and international matches, Zico gained a new nickname from the Fenerbahçe fans: ''Kral Arthur (meaning "King Arthur" in Turkish).'' In February 2009, Fenerbahçe became the first Turkish club to enter the

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. Since 2000, Fenerbahçe improved the club's finances and facilities, bringing world stars to the club such as

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, Stephen Appiah,

and, more recently, Mateja Kežman,

, Dani Güiza, Dirk Kuyt, Diego, Nani,

, and

. In the 2009–10 season Fenerbahçe lost the title on the last matchday; Fenerbahçe players were told that a draw would be enough towards the end of the match only to find out that the other critical game went against their favour, as Bursaspor beat Beşiktaş 2–1 to win the title. Despite the title loss, Fenerbahçe ended the season with the most clean sheets (10), as well as the joint longest winning streak (8). In July 2011, Fenerbahçe fans invaded the pitch during a friendly against the Ukrainian champions

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. As punishment, Fenerbahçe were sentenced to two Süper Lig games in an empty stadium. The TFF later allowed those two games to be filled with spectators; men were barred, while women and children under 12 were admitted for free. On 29 October 2012,

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ended Fenerbahçe's 47-match unbeaten run in the Süper Lig at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. Fenerbahçe had not lost a match at home since they were beaten 2–3 by eventual champions Bursaspor in week 22, on 22 February 2010. Fenerbahçe won 38 and drew 9 in the 47 matches they played within 980 days since 22 February 2010. On 3 November 2012, Fenerbahçe pecked

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to break a 181-day away jinx. On 2 May 2013, Fenerbahçe were eliminated by Benfica 3–2 on aggregate in the

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of the 2012–13 Europa League, one of the biggest successes in Fenerbahçe's history in

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. On 28 June 2013,

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agreed to take charge of Fenerbahçe to replace

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, who resigned in late May. Ersun Yanal's appointment coincided with tough times for Fenerbahçe, who had just been banned from European competitions for two seasons over their alleged involvement in a domestic sports corruption scandal. Fenerbahçe, which finished second in the Süper Lig in 2012–13, thus missed-out on the 2013–14 Champions League, which it had been due to enter in the

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. Fenerbahçe finished the 2014–15 season as runners-up, forcing the board of directors to undertake some major changes.

Modern era (2015–present)

For the 2015–16 season, Fenerbahçe brought in Vítor Pereira as their new coach. Portuguese star Nani, Danish defender

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and

were added to the squad to fulfill the club's ambitions to be successful in the

and European competitions. On 10 December 2015, Fenerbahçe played their 200th European game against

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. Between 2015 and 2018, Fenerbahçe remained a strong contender in the

, consistently finishing in the upper ranks of the league. However, despite their competitive performances, the team faced challenges in securing domestic trophies, with arch-rivals

and

often outperforming them. Their European campaigns during this period were marked by sporadic successes, but they struggled to make significant progress in continental competitions. In 2018, a major turning point occurred in the club’s history when Ali Koç was elected president, ending

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’s 20-year tenure at Fenerbahçe. His landslide victory reflected fans’ desire for change, with promises of modernization, financial restructuring, transparency, and youth development. Despite early challenges like financial constraints and underperformance, Koç stayed committed to long-term planning and rebuilding the club’s structure. From 2018 to 2023, the club underwent a period of transition, characterized by frequent managerial changes and inconsistent performances. Despite efforts to stabilize the team, Fenerbahçe often finished outside the top positions in the league. Financial constraints also limited their ability to attract top-tier talent, further complicating their efforts to reclaim domestic dominance. However, the club continued investing in youth development and long-term infrastructural projects to lay the foundation for future success. On 12 October 2022, Fenerbahçe played their 250th European game against

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. A turning point occurred in the 2023–24 season with the appointment of

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as head coach. Under his leadership, Fenerbahçe displayed a renewed sense of competitiveness, finishing second in the

with 99 points, narrowly missing out on the title to

, who secured 102 points. The team exhibited strong performances across all competitions but was eliminated in the quarterfinals of both the

and the

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. The season was also marked by major controversies. During a heated

match in March 2024, Fenerbahçe defeated

3-2 away, after which Trabzonspor fans stormed the pitch, attacking Fenerbahçe players and causing chaotic scenes. The violence, widely shared on social media, led to public outrage and disciplinary investigations by the

. Another major incident involved the 2023 Turkish Super Cup, originally scheduled for 29 December 2023 in

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, Fenerbahçe and

withdrew due to disagreements over ceremonial elements, particularly the display of banners referencing

, which Saudi authorities disallowed. The match was rescheduled for 7 April 2024 at Şanlıurfa 11 Nisan Stadium in Turkey. Fenerbahçe fielded their U19 squad and walked off the pitch after one minute in protest, leading to a forfeit and awarding the victory to their arch-rivals

. In mid-2024, Fenerbahçe appointed

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as head coach, signaling the club's ambition to reclaim domestic and European success. At the ceremony held on June 2, Mourinho embraced the challenge ahead of the new season, declaring, "''This jersey is my skin''”. Mourinho's tenure began with a series of strong performances, with the team securing 16 wins in 27 matches across all competitions by early 2025. However, his time at the club has also been marked by controversy, most notably his outspoken criticism of refereeing standards in Turkish football, alleging bias in favor of rivals

. Tensions peaked following Fenerbahçe's Turkish Cup quarter-final loss, when Mourinho was caught pinching the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk during a post-match scuffle, leading to a three-match ban.

Notable players

When it was first founded in 1907, Fenerbahçe had a large squad. The first team captain of the Fenerbahçe football team was Turkish Naval School student Necip Okaner, the club's 3rd founding member. The first goalkeeper of the team was Asaf Beşpınar, a student of Kadıköy Lycée Saint-Joseph. Galip Kulaksızoğlu, was the longest serving player of the original squad, spending 17 years at the club, retiring in 1924 after 216 matches.

and

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, the first Turkish footballer ever to play abroad, were among the first products of the Fenerbahçe youth system. During his 18-year career with the club, Zeki Rıza scored 470 goals in 352 matches, or 1.3 goals every match, making him the all-time top scorer of Fenerbahçe. Zeki Rıza was also capped for the Turkish national team 16 times, scoring 15 goals. Cihat_Arman

Cihat Arman became the first in a long-line of long-serving goalkeepers, playing 12 seasons and in 308 matches with the club.

was one of the first Turkish football players to play in Europe. Lefter spent two seasons in Europe, playing for

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and

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titles and three

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titles.

Another notable player, Can Bartu, became the next big Turkish export to Europe. He was also the first Turkish football player to play in a European competition final, doing so with Fiorentina against

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in 1962. Can also spent some seasons playing for

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and

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before returning to Fenerbahçe in 1967. He was a four-time league champion with Fenerbahçe and scored 162 goals in 330 matches. Some of the other most notable Turkish players who played for Fenerbahçe include: Fikret Arıcan,

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, Halit Deringör, Melih Kotanca,

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, Nedim Doğan,

, Selçuk Yula, Müjdat Yetkiner, Oğuz Çetin, Rıdvan Dilmen,

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and Tuncay Şanlı. In recent decades, Fenerbahçe have gained an influx of foreigners who have helped the club to 19 Süper Lig titles. Among these is

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, who after 13 seasons with Fenerbahçe and

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became the longest serving foreigner in Turkey. During Uche's career with Fenerbahçe, he won two league titles and became a fan favourite. More recently, Fenerbahçe have been the home to Brazilian-born Mehmet Aurélio who, in 2006, became the first naturalized Turkish citizen to play for the Turkish national team. Alexsandro_de_Souza

is another Brazilian player who scored the most goals of all foreign players who have played for Fenerbahçe. He managed to become top scorer of the Turkish Süper Lig on two occasions (in 2006–07 and

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), Turkish Footballer of the Year twice (in 2005 and 2010), as well as assist leader in the 2007–08 season of the UEFA Champions League. Based on all those achievements, as well as his exemplary character and sportsmanship on and off the field, acknowledged by fans of Fenerbahçe and their rivals alike, he became the most successful and renowned foreign player to have ever played for the club and one of a few whose statue has been erected by the supporters of the club in the Yoğurtçu Park, in the near of Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. Some of the other foreign top players who played for Fenerbahçe over the years include: Toni Schumacher (1988–91),

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(1995–99), Jay-Jay Okocha (1996–98), Elvir Bolić (1995–00),

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(1998–00),

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(2000–02),

(2002–03),

(2003–05),

(2005–06), Stephen Appiah (2005–08), Mateja Kežman (2006–09),

(2006–11),

(2007–09), Dirk Kuyt (2012–15), Raul Meireles (2012–16),

(2015–18), Nani (2015–16),

(2015-17),

(2021–22),

(2022-23),

, (2023-''Today''),

(2023-''Today'')

Players with the most appearances

Team captains

Support

Fenerbahçe has built a massive fanbase since its establishment in 1907, ranking among the most widely supported clubs in

. Approximately 35% of

fans back Fenerbahçe, making it the most popular club in

and

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. Their influence extends beyond

, with passionate supporters in

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, and various

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communities. Thanks to the redevelopment of

, the club consistently boasts some of the highest attendance figures in

. The club’s supporters are organized into various groups, including

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(GFB), Kill For You (KFY), Antu/Fenerlist, EuroFeb (a group for fans in Europe), Group CK (Cefakâr Kanaryalar), 1907 ÜNİFEB, Vamos Bien, and SUADFEB. Beyond official fan organizations, numerous fanzines, blogs, podcasts, and forums are dedicated to covering Fenerbahçe.

Bonds with Other Clubs

Fenerbahçe’s fanbase has formed friendships with other clubs’ supporters over the years. In November 2011,

developed a close relationship with

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, the organized supporters of

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n club

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. During a

match against

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, Fenerbahçe fans unveiled a banner that read ''Kalbimiz Seninle Novi Pazar'' (“Novi Pazar, Our Hearts Are With You”). Later, in a SuperLiga match against Radnički Kragujevac,

reciprocated the gesture with a banner stating ''Sancak’ta atıyor, Fenerbahçe’nin kalbi'' (“The heart of Fenerbahçe beats in Sandžak”). This friendship continued on 2 March 2012, when

and 1907 Gençlik members were invited to

for a match against Partizan. The 17 traveling Fenerbahçe supporters received a warm welcome from thousands of

members, solidifying the bond between the two groups.

Rivalries

The Intercontinental Derby

The Intercontinental Derby is the fierce football rivalry between

and Fenerbahçe, the two most successful and popular clubs in

. The name comes from the fact that

is based on the

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an side of

, while Fenerbahçe is based on the

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n side, making it a continental rivalry. This derby is one of the most intense in world football, with both clubs having passionate fan bases. The rivalry dates back to 1909, and over the years, it has been marked by on-field clashes, controversial moments, and incredible atmospheres. Matches between the two are always high-stakes, often deciding league titles or cup victories. Fenerbahçe has traditionally been dominant in head-to-head records, especially in matches played at their home stadium,

, while

has enjoyed international success, winning the

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and

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in 2000. The rivalry is deeply rooted in Turkish football culture, with fans eagerly anticipating each encounter. One of the most unforgettable matches in derby history was played on 6 November 2002, when Fenerbahçe defeated

6–0 in a historic Süper Lig encounter. The match, played at

, remains Fenerbahçe’s biggest victory over their arch-rivals. This result became one of the most talked-about moments in Turkish football history, particularly among Fenerbahçe fans. However, nearly two decades later,

had their own historic victory. On 23 February 2020, during the 2019–20 Süper Lig season,

defeated Fenerbahçe 3–1 at

, marking their first away victory in the derby in 20 years. This match was a monumental moment for

fans, as they had not won at Fenerbahçe’s home since 1999.

Beşiktaş–Fenerbahçe Rivalry

The Beşiktaş–Fenerbahçe rivalry is another major

derby, contested between

and Fenerbahçe. While not as internationally famous as the Intercontinental Derby, this rivalry is just as intense within

. Both clubs have large and loyal followings, with Beşiktaş fans known for their organized chants and intense stadium atmosphere. The matches between these two teams have historically been highly competitive, often featuring dramatic goals, red cards, and heated moments. One of the key aspects of this rivalry is the contrast in club identity—

is often associated with a more working-class, rebellious spirit, while Fenerbahçe is seen as a wealthier and more powerful institution. Both clubs have multiple league titles and have had periods of dominance in

. The matches between these two teams are always filled with passion, pride, and sometimes even controversy, making them one of the most eagerly anticipated fixtures in the

Stadium

Fenerbahçe play their home matches at the

, their own traditional home ground in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, since 1908. Most recently renovated between 1999 and 2006, its capacity is 47,430. The club's museum has been situated in the stadium since 2005, after having been housed at a variety of locations. Before Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium was built, the field was known as Papazın Çayırı ("The field of the priest"). The field, however, became the first football pitch of Turkey, where the first league games of the

were all held successively. In 1908, local teams of the league needed a regular football field, so this land was leased from the Ottoman Sultan

for 30 Ottoman gold pounds a year. The total construction cost was 3,000 Ottoman gold pounds. The name was changed to the Union Club Field after the club which made the highest donation for the construction. The Union Club Field was used by many teams in İstanbul, including the owner, Union Club (which changed its name to İttihatspor after

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), Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Beşiktaş. However, it had lost its importance when a bigger venue, the

, was built in 1922, inside the courtyard of the historic Taksim Topçu Kışlası (Taksim Artillery Barracks), which was located at the present-day Taksim Gezi Parkı (Taksim Park). İttihatspor (which had close relations with the political

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), was forced to sell it to the state, in which

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was a member of the CHP government. Thus, the ownership of the stadium passed to the state, but the field was immediately leased to Fenerbahçe. Later, on 27 May 1933, Fenerbahçe purchased the stadium from the government when

was the president of Fenerbahçe, for either the symbolic amount of 1 TL or the worth of the stadium which was 9,000 TL. The name of the field was changed to Fenerbahçe Stadium, and this made Fenerbahçe the first football club in Turkey to own their stadium, with the help of the government. In the following years, Fenerbahçe renovated the stadium and increased its

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. By 1949, Fenerbahçe Stadium was the largest football venue in Turkey, with a seating capacity of 25,000. The name of the stadium was changed once more in 1998, becoming Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, named after Fenerbahçe's president and Turkey's fifth Prime Minister,

. In 1999, the latest round of renovations and capacity increasing projects started. The tribunes on the four sides of the stadium were torn down one at a time, as the Turkish Super League seasons progressed, and the entire renewal and construction project was finalised in 2006, with the efforts of Fenerbahçe president

and the team's board of directors.

Identity

Crest, kits and colours

Fenerbahçe's first coat of arms was the famous Fenerbahçe Lighthouse, which gave its name to the Fenerbahçe area in Istanbul's

district and was built by Emperor

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in 1562, but the club, which was restructured in 1911, revised its identity and updated its crest of club in 1914 year. It was designed by Hikmet Topuzer, nicknamed Topuz Hikmet, who played as a right winger, in 1914 and had made as

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. The crest consists of five colours. The white section which includes the writing ''Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü ★ 1907 ★'' represents purity and open-heartedness, the red section represents love and attachment to the club and symbolises the Turkish flag. The yellow section symbolises other ones' envy and jealousy about Fenerbahçe, while the navy symbolises nobility. The

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leaf which rises from the navy and yellow section shows the force and the power of being a member of Fenerbahçe. The green colour of the leaf shows that the success of Fenerbahçe is imperative. Since Fenerbahçe was founded in spring, the club's colors were chosen as yellow and white, inspired by the yellow and white daisies blooming in the meadows of the Fenerbahçe district. The founding-president of the club, Nurizade Ziya Bey, designed Fenerbahçe's first jerseys; he purchased sports products from the store of the famous merchant of the time, Frank Sugg, located on Lord Street in

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, England, where he spent his education between 1903 and 1906 and was introduced to the sport of football during these periods. Fenerbahçe's first jerseys that came from England were made of flannel fabric, long-sleeved and winter. The jerseys were causing problems for the players as the weather got hotter in the following days. For this reason, the club's president, Nurizade Ziya Bey, went to the shop of the British merchant Baker in the

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district of

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in 1908 to order summer jerseys for the team. Baker said that the jerseys to be ordered will not be available in time for the summer. Thereupon, he offered to give the yellow-navy blue striped summer shirts he had on hand. Nurizade Ziya Bey, who accepted the offer due to the lack of places where other sports products were sold in Istanbul and the summer heat, bought all the jerseys and decided that the team's colors would be yellow-navy blue And with this decision taken in 1908, Fenerbahçe's future colors were determined. The club badge for the 2023–24 season contains 5 stars to represent 28 championships as an act of protest against the TFF's lack of recognition of the club's pre-1959 titles. However, the Federation has not allowed Fenerbahçe to display the badge in league matches.

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Dispute

Pre–1959 Championship Dispute

Fenerbahçe is officially recognized by the

as having 19

titles. However, the club argues that its championships won before 1959 should also be counted as official league titles. Before the

was established in 1959, Turkey had other national competitions, such as the

(1924–1951) and Millî Küme (1937–1950). These were the highest-level tournaments at the time, and Fenerbahçe believes that its titles from these competitions should be officially recognized. If accepted, this change would impact not only Fenerbahçe but also other clubs that won national titles before 1959. The club has submitted an official request to the

to acknowledge these past championships, arguing that they hold the same legitimacy as

titles. In April 2021, the

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, Vahdettin Engin, as a historian, does not think it is right to ignore the championships before 1959 and only accept the championships from 1959 onwards. According to historians' analysis of the 2002 Turkish Football Federation Arbitration Board (''tahkim kurulu'') decision, which stated that the Turkish League Championships began before 1959 and the championships before 1959 cannot be left uncounted. Fenerbahçe filed a lawsuit against Turkey (

) at the

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in October 2023. As a result, the European Court of Human Rights initiated preliminary proceedings against Turkey (Turkish Football Federation) in March 2025. According to the initial assessment of a Turkish lawyer, Fenerbahçe's rights have been violated.

Five-Star Dispute

As part of this effort, Fenerbahçe has announced its decision to add five stars above its club emblem, symbolizing what it considers 28 national championships. According to the TFF’s official star system, clubs receive one star for every five

titles, meaning Fenerbahçe currently has three stars for its 19 officially recognized league wins. However, if its pre–1959 championships were recognized, Fenerbahçe would qualify for five stars. Despite TFF not approving this claim, Fenerbahçe has unilaterally decided to use the five-star emblem on its jerseys, branding, and club identity. The club made this announcement after a meeting of its High Council Board, stating that it will not wait for TFF’s approval and will proceed with its own recognition of historical achievements. This move has sparked intense debate within

, as it challenges the federation’s star system and could set a precedent for other clubs seeking recognition for their pre-1959 titles. This dispute continues to be a major topic in

, with potential legal and historical implications that could reshape the country’s championship records.

Fenerbahçe to Play Without Stars on Jersey

Fenerbahçe President Ali Koç announced during the Ordinary High Council Board Meeting that the club will temporarily remove the stars from its jerseys for upcoming matches. This decision comes after the

established a commission to investigate the recognition of pre–1959 championships. Koç stated that Fenerbahçe respects the process and will wait for the commission’s findings. Until a final ruling is made, the club will play without any stars on its jerseys, emphasizing its stance on historical championship recognition. This move is seen as a strategic decision by Fenerbahçe to put pressure on the TFF, highlighting its demand for equal recognition of championships won before 1959. The club remains firm in its belief that its 28 total national championships should be acknowledged in Turkish football history.

Honours

Domestic competitions

Turkish football championships: 28 titles (all-time record) *

(since 1959) : Winners (19):

1959 Events January * January 1 – Cuba: Fulgencio Batista flees Havana when the forces of Fidel Castro advance. * January 2 – Soviet lunar probe Luna 1 is the first human-made object to attain escape velocity from Earth. It reaches the ...

, 1960–61, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1967–68, 1969–70, 1973–74, 1974–75, 1977–78, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1988–89, 1995–96, 2000–01, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2006–07,

, 2013–14 : ''Runners-up (26):'' 1959–60, 1961–62, 1966–67, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1979–80, 1983–84, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1993–94, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25 *

(1937–1950) : Winners (6) (record):

1937 Events January * January 1 – Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua. * January 5 – Water levels begin to rise in the Ohio River in the United States, leading to the Ohio River flood of 1937, which continues into Feb ...

1940 A calendar from 1940 according to the Gregorian calendar, factoring in the dates of Easter and related holidays, cannot be used again until the year 5280. Events Below, events related to World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January *Janu ...

1943 Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 – WWII: The Soviet Union announces that 22 German divisions have been encircled at Stalingrad, with 175,000 killed and 137,650 captured. * January 4 � ...

1945 1945 marked the end of World War II, the fall of Nazi Germany, and the Empire of Japan. It is also the year concentration camps were liberated and the only year in which atomic weapons have been used in combat. Events World War II will be ...

1946 1946 (Roman numerals, MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1946th year of the Common Era (CE) and ''Anno Domini'' (AD) designations, the 946th year of the 2nd millennium, the 46th year of the 20th centur ...

1950 Events January * January 1 – The International Police Association (IPA) – the largest police organization in the world – is formed. * January 5 – 1950 Sverdlovsk plane crash, Sverdlovsk plane crash: ''Aeroflot'' Lisunov Li-2 ...

: ''Runners-up (2):''

1944 Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January 2 – WWII: ** Free France, Free French General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny is appointed to command First Army (France), French Army B, part of the Sixt ...

1947 It was the first year of the Cold War, which would last until 1991, ending with the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Events January * January–February – Winter of 1946–47 in the United Kingdom: The worst snowfall in the country i ...

(1924–1951) : Winners (3) (shared-record):

1933 Events January * January 11 – Australian aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith makes the first commercial flight between Australia and New Zealand. * January 17 – The United States Congress votes in favour of Philippines independen ...

1935 Events January * January 7 – Italian premier Benito Mussolini and French Foreign Minister Pierre Laval conclude an agreement, in which each power agrees not to oppose the other's colonial claims. * January 12 – Amelia Earhart ...

: ''Runners-up (2):''

National cups (26) *

: Winners (7): 1967–68, 1973–74, 1978–79, 1982–83, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2022–23 : ''Runners-up (11):'' 1962–63, 1964–65, 1988–89, 1995–96, 2000–01, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2015–16, 2017–18 *

: Winners (9):

1968 Events January–February * January 1968, January – The I'm Backing Britain, I'm Backing Britain campaign starts spontaneously. * January 5 – Prague Spring: Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Cze ...

, 1973, 1975, 1984, 1985, 1990,

2007 2007 was designated as the International Heliophysical Year and the International Polar Year. Events January * January 1 **Bulgaria and Romania 2007 enlargement of the European Union, join the European Union, while Slovenia joins the Eur ...

2009 2009 was designated as the International Year of Astronomy by the United Nations to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei's first known astronomical studies with a telescope and the publication of Astronomia Nova by Joha ...

2014 The year 2014 was marked by the surge of the Western African Ebola epidemic, West African Ebola epidemic, which began in 2013, becoming the List of Ebola outbreaks, most widespread outbreak of the Ebola, Ebola virus in human history, resul ...

: ''Runners-up (10):'' 1970, 1974, 1978, 1979, 1983, 1989, 1996,

2012 2012 was designated as: *International Year of Cooperatives *International Year of Sustainable Energy for All Events January *January 4 – The Cicada 3301 internet hunt begins. * January 12 – Peaceful protests begin in the R ...

2013 2013 was the first year since 1987 to contain four unique digits (a span of 26 years). 2013 was designated as: *International Year of Water Cooperation *International Year of Quinoa Events January * January 5 – 2013 Craig, Alask ...

2023 Catastrophic natural disasters in 2023 included the Lists of 21st-century earthquakes, 5th-deadliest earthquake of the 21st century 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes, striking Turkey and Syria, leaving up to 62,000 people dead; Cyclone Freddy ...

* Prime Minister's Cup : Winners (8) (record): 1945, 1946, 1950, 1973, 1980, 1989, 1993, 1998 : ''Runners-up (7):'' 1944, 1971, 1976, 1977, 1992, 1994, 1995 *

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: Winners (1) (shared-record):

1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The ''Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for Lunar water, frozen water, in soil i ...

* Spor Toto Cup : Winners (1): 1967

Regional competitions

: Winners (16) (record): 1911–12, 1913–14, 1914–15, 1920–21, 1922–23, 1929–30, 1932–33, 1934–35, 1935–36, 1936–37, 1943–44, 1946–47, 1947–48, 1952–53, 1956–57, 1958–59 : ''Runners-up (18):'' 1915–16, 1917–18, 1921–22, 1925–26, 1926–27, 1928–29, 1930–31, 1933–34, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1940–41, 1942–43, 1944–45, 1945–46, 1949–50, 1955–56, 1957–58 * Istanbul Football Cup : Winners (1): 1944–45 : ''Runners-up (2):'' 1941–42, 1943–44 * Istanbul Shield : Winners (4) (record): 1929–30, 1933–34, 1937–38 , 1938–39 : ''Runners-up (1):'' 1932–33

International competitions

: Winners (1): 1966–67

Other competitions

* Atatürk Cup : Winners (1) (shared-record): 1963–64 * General Harrington Cup : Winners (1): 1923 * Fleet Cup : Winners (4) (record): 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 * TSYD Cup : Winners (12) (shared-record): 1969, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1994, 1995 * TSYD Challenge Cup : Winners (2) (record): 1976, 1980

Doubles and Trebles

* Doubles : League and Cup: 1967–68, 1973–74, 1982–83 * Domestic Trebles : League, Cup and Super Cup: 1967–68 * International Trebles : League, Cup and Balkan Cup: 1968

Records and statistics

Fenerbahçe set a world record in the 1922–23 season by winning the championship without conceding a single goal. In 1959, they became the first champion of the Turkish First Football League, which was organized for the first time that year. Fenerbahçe also holds an international milestone, winning the

in 1968. In the 1969–70 season, Fenerbahçe conceded only 6 goals, a record for the fewest goals conceded in a single season, which still stands today. In the 1988–89 season, Fenerbahçe scored 103 goals in 36 matches, achieving an average of 2.86 goals per game, the highest goal average in a single season. Müjdat Yetkiner, who played for Fenerbahçe between 1975 and 1980, holds the record for the most appearances for the club, with 570 matches.

, who played between 1915 and 1934, scored 470 goals in 353 matches, making him the all-time top scorer for Fenerbahçe. In the history of the Turkish First Football League,

holds the record for the most goals scored in the league while wearing a Fenerbahçe jersey, netting 140 goals in 212 matches. In the 1992–93 season, during Fenerbahçe’s 7–1 victory over

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set the record for the most goals scored in a single match in the Turkish First Football League by scoring six goals. Chelsea Fenerbahce CL0708 2

Fenerbahçe has a storied history in

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, achieving several significant milestones. In the

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, they reached the quarter-finals for the first time, becoming the second Turkish club after

to do so. In the quarter-final stage, Fenerbahçe faced Chelsea. In the first leg at

in Istanbul, Fenerbahçe secured a 2–1 victory. However, in the return leg at Stamford Bridge in London, Chelsea won 2–0, resulting in a 3–2 aggregate loss for Fenerbahçe, ending their historic run in the competition. In the

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, Fenerbahçe advanced to the semi-finals, marking their deepest run in European competitions to date. They faced Benfica in the semi-final. In the first leg in Istanbul, Fenerbahçe won 1–0. However, in the second leg at

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in Lisbon, Benfica triumphed 3–1, leading to a 3–2 aggregate defeat for Fenerbahçe, thus halting their progress to the final. In the

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, Fenerbahçe reached the quarter-finals. They faced

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in the quarter-final stage. In the first leg in

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, Olympiacos secured a 3–2 victory. In the return leg in Istanbul, Fenerbahçe won 1–0, leveling the aggregate score at 3–3. The match proceeded to a penalty shootout, where Fenerbahçe was eliminated after a 4–2 loss in penalties. These European campaigns have solidified Fenerbahçe’s reputation as a competitive force in international football, showcasing their ability to contend with some of

’s elite clubs. Since their inception, Fenerbahçe has completed over a century of seasons, with the vast majority played in the highest division of Turkish football, known today as the

. They are the longest-serving club in the league and have played continuously in the Turkish top flight since its establishment in

. Fenerbahçe has won twenty-eight national championships across different eras of Turkish football, finishing first more frequently than any other team. Having finished second in numerous league campaigns, Fenerbahçe has consistently ranked among the top clubs in Turkish football history. Their lowest-ever league finish remains a rare occurrence, with the club being a dominant force for over a century.

Players

Current squad

Out on loan

Other players under contract

Retired number(s)

* 12, dedicated to the supporters of the club

Recent seasons

Club officials

Board members

Source:

Technical staff

Source:

Notable Managers

:''Fenerbahçe managers to have won major honours. Trophies in italics are regional competitions that were held before the establishment of national leagues and cups.''

Footnotes

References

Sources * *

External links

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Official website of 1907 Fenerbahçe Association
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History

Establishing (1906)

Early years (1907–1959)

Domestic dominance (1959–1969)

Interval and rebound (1969–2007)

Re-peak (2007–2014)

Modern era (2015–present)

Notable players

Players with the most appearances

Team captains

Support

Bonds with Other Clubs

Rivalries

The Intercontinental Derby

Beşiktaş–Fenerbahçe Rivalry

Stadium

Identity

Crest, kits and colours

Shirt sponsors and manufacturers

Dispute

Pre–1959 Championship Dispute

Five-Star Dispute

Fenerbahçe to Play Without Stars on Jersey

Honours

Domestic competitions

Regional competitions

International competitions

Other competitions

Doubles and Trebles

Records and statistics

Players

Current squad

Out on loan

Other players under contract

Retired number(s)

Recent seasons

Club officials

Board members

Technical staff

Notable Managers

See also

Footnotes

References

External links