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What does Fenerbahce stand for?
The club’s original logo was actually designed by one of the club’s players, Topuz Hikmet. “Fener” means “lighthouse” and “bahce” means garden, which played a significant role in the club’s founding. Fenerbahce is also an area of the Asian side of Istanbul where the club is situated.
Is Fenerbahce right wing?
While there are right-wing Fenerbahçe supporters groups (the same can be said of Galatasaray), there are vocally left-wing ones as well. For most fans, however, the Gala-Fener divide is far and away the most important. The rivalry between the two clubs is as intense as any in sports.
Where is Fenerbahce in Turkey?
Istanbul
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü (Turkish pronunciation: [feˈnæɾbahtʃe], meaning Fenerbahçe Sports Club), commonly known as Fenerbahçe, are a major Turkish multi-sport club based in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey.
Why do Fenerbahce have 3 stars?
Three stars are added to the emblem of the club on the team’s jersey, with each star corresponding to five Championship titles won. Fener have 19, so sooner or later a fourth star will be added.
Is Fenerbahce a big club?
The club’s semi-final performance in the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League is marked as one of its greatest achievements in European competitions. Fenerbahçe is a member of the European Club Association. They are one of the most popular clubs in Turkey, and the most popular in Istanbul and Ankara.
When was Fenerbahce founded?
May 3, 1907
Fenerbahçe S.K./Years founded
Who are Fenerbahce rivals?
The Fenerbahçe–Galatasaray rivalry is the primary Istanbul derby and the most important rivalry in Turkish football; matches between the two teams are known as The Intercontinental Derby (Turkish: Kıtalararası Derbi).
Who is captain of Fenerbahce?
Captains
| Period | Name | Trophies |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015 | Emre Belözoğlu | Turkish Super League, Turkish Super Cup |
| 2015–2019 | Volkan Demirel | |
| 2019–2020 | Emre Belözoğlu | |
| 2020–2021 | Gökhan Gönül |
Who are Fenerbahçe rivals?
Who is biggest club in Turkey?
Galatasaray SK
Galatasaray SK. Galatasaray are indeed the historic number one club in Turkey, although Fenerbahçe and, to a lesser extent, Beşiktaş fans may have their objections.
What league is Fenerbahce?
Süper Lig
UEFA Europa LeagueTurkish Cup
Fenerbahçe S.K./Leagues