History of Fenerbahçe S.K. in Timeline
Fenerbahçe S.K. is a major Turkish professional multi-sport club located in Istanbul. It is known for its success across various sports including football, basketball, volleyball, and more. The club also encompasses eSports and parasports divisions. Fenerbahçe has secured numerous international and domestic titles throughout its history, establishing itself as a prominent force in Turkish sports.
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1907: Club Foundation
In 1907, Fenerbahçe S.K. was founded as a football club in Istanbul, Ottoman Empire by Ziya Songülen, Ayetullah Bey, and Necip Okaner who kept a low profile due to the strict Ottoman rule forbidding Turkish youth to set up a club.
1907: Establishment of Supporter Groups
In 1907, the main supporter groups, including Genç Fenerbahçeliler, 1907 ÜNİFEB, and 1907 Fenerbahçe, were established.
1908: Fenerbahçe Museum Founded
In 1908, Ali Rıza Bey founded the Fenerbahçe Museum, devoted to the club's history, housed in the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.
1908: Legal Registration
In 1908, Fenerbahçe formally registered as a football club under a new Ottoman law that required all football clubs to legally exist.
1909: Joined Istanbul League
In 1909, Fenerbahçe joined the Istanbul League, finishing fifth in their first year.
1910: Rowing and Sailing Departments Founded
In 1910, Fenerbahçe's rowing and sailing departments were founded.
1910: Crest and Colors Change
In 1910, Hikmet Topuzer redesigned the Fenerbahçe crest, and Ziya Songülen changed the club's colors to yellow and navy.
1910: Crest Design
In 1910, the Fenerbahçe crest was designed by Hikmet Topuzer and made as lapel pins by Tevfik Haccar Taşçı in London.
1912: Initial Water Polo Activities
In 1912, initial water polo activities captained by Galip Kulaksızoğlu and Said Salahaddin Cihanoğlu stopped due to lack of competition.
1912: Ottoman Scouts Society Founded
In 1912, the Ottoman Scouts Society was founded, leading to scouting activities that Fenerbahçe would later become involved with.
1913: Keşşaflık Ocağı Team Established
In 1913, Fenerbahçe established the Keşşaflık Ocağı team to train scouts consisting of youth players in all sports branches.
1913: Basketball Branch Founded
In 1913, Fenerbahçe founded its basketball branch, athletics department, and swimming department, with the basketball team being the first established within a sports club in the Ottoman Empire.
1913: Initial Hunting Activities
In 1913, Galip Kulaksızoğlu and Sait Selahattin Cihanoğlu began initial hunting activities.
1913: Men's Basketball Department Initially Founded
In 1913, the men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe was initially founded but could not persist due to the Balkan Wars and WWI.
1915: Fenerbahçe Establishes Scouting Team
In 1915, Fenerbahçe established its first scouting team under Mustafa Elkatipzade after Minister of War Enver Pasha requested the revival of scouting activities that started in 1912.
1917: Fencing Branch Established
In 1917, Fenerbahçe took fencing into operation, with Asım Uçar and Sait Bey distinguishing themselves in epee, and Sedat and Feyzi Beys in foil.
1918: Fenerbahçe Bylaws Defined
In 1918, Fenerbahçe's bylaws stated that the club was divided into Sports and Intellectual Training Branches.
1918: Atatürk Visits Clubhouse
In 1918, May 3, Atatürk visited Fenerbahçe's clubhouse for the first time.
July 1919: American Football Team Formed
In July 1919, Fenerbahçe formed an American football team under an American coach, featuring leading football players of the time, but it ended quickly due to lack of interest from other Turkish clubs.
1919: Idea and Stage Branch Founded
In the spring of 1919, the idea and stage branch was founded by Refik Ahmet Nuri Sekizinci to raise awareness through conferences, theater plays, and concerts.
March 16, 1920: Idea and Stage Branch Activities End
On March 16, 1920, the Idea and Stage Branch was forced to end its activities due to a ban on meetings declared by the Occupation Army Command after the occupation of Istanbul.
June 20, 1920: Fenerbahçe Fencing at Himaye-i Etfal Festival
On June 20, 1920, the Fenerbahçe fencing team, coached by Colonel Grodetski, performed at the Himaye-i Etfal Festival.
1921: Fenerbahçe Fencing at Fenerbahçe Festival
In 1921, the Fenerbahçe fencing team performed at the Fenerbahçe Festival, showcasing successful competitions.
1922: Sport Practiced in US
In 1922, this sport was first practiced in the US.
1923: General Harrington Cup Victory
In 1923, Fenerbahçe won the General Harrington Cup by defeating the British occupation forces team 2-1 in the final match at Taksim Stadium.
1923: Automobile Races Started
In 1923, automobile races began with the establishment of the Turkish Touring and Automobile Association.
1923: Scouting Branch Reorganized
In 1923, the scouting branch, which had been affected by the seizure of equipment during the occupation, was reorganized with the efforts of football player Alaattin Baydar.
1924: Istanbul Championship Held
In 1924, at the Istanbul Championship, Fenerbahçe athlete Major Fuat Bey became the champion with 183 points.
1925: Early Diving Champions
After 1925, Mısırlı Şefik, Mahir Canbakan, and Suat Erler became the first diving champions for Fenerbahçe.
1925: Hunting Branch Established
In 1925, the hunting branch was officially established, becoming more organized.
1925: Weightlifting Launched
In 1925, weightlifting was launched at Fenerbahçe.
October 8, 1926: Kenan Dinçman Wins Championship
On October 8, 1926, Kenan Dinçman won the Istanbul lightweight championship in weightlifting, securing Fenerbahçe's first championship in the sport.
1926: Peak of Hunting Activities
In 1926, the hunting branch reached its peak with hunting parties including Cihanoğlu's expeditions to Kenya, Tanzania, and South Sudan.
1927: Ziya Koşar Wins Championship
In 1927, Fenerbahçe driver Ziya Koşar won a championship at Veliefendi.
1928: Volleyball and Table Tennis Departments Founded
In 1928, Fenerbahçe founded both men's and women's volleyball departments, along with the table tennis team.
1931: Samiye Burhan Cahit Morkaya Wins Championship
In 1931, Samiye Burhan Cahit Morkaya won a championship at İstinye-Maslak, becoming the first female champion.
1931: Büyükdere Pool Opens
In 1931, activities were reactivated with the opening of the Büyükdere pool.
1932: Team Re-joins
In 1932, Fenerbahçe re-joined water polo activities with a team founded under the leadership of Rüştü Dağlaroğlu.
1932: Scouting Equipment Destroyed
In 1932, the scouting equipment was completely destroyed in the fire of the Fenerbahçe Museum.
1933: Istanbul League
In 1933, Fenerbahçe's water polo team finished second in the Istanbul League after a controversial match against Galatasaray.
1936: Team Disbanded
In 1936, the Fenerbahçe water polo team was disbanded.
July 25, 1937: Maritime Day Cup
On July 25, 1937, at the Maritime Day of Modaspor, Faruk Hızer won a cup in a sailing competition, receiving it from Prime Minister İsmet İnönü.
1942: Handball Team Formed
In 1942, a handball team was formed as a result of joint effort with Haydarpaşa High School.
1943: Istanbul Champion
In 1943, the handball team became the Istanbul champion
1944: Istanbul Champion
In 1944, the handball team became the Istanbul champion
1944: Men's Basketball Department Re-founded
In 1944, the men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe was re-founded in its current permanent form under the initiative of Muhtar Sencer and Cem Atabeyoğlu.
April 8, 1945: Spectator Record Broken
On April 8, 1945, a spectator record of approximately 12,000 people was broken at the Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray handball match, which Fenerbahçe won 7-4 and secured the championship.
May 1945: Rugby Team Formed
In May 1945, under the leadership of Reşat Ersü and in cooperation with Haydarpaşa High School, a rugby team was formed in Fenerbahçe and beat the high school team 8-7 on 12 May 1945.
July 1, 1945: Turkish Handball Championship
On July 1, 1945, the team came second in the first Turkish Handball Championship, losing 7-5 to Harbokulu in the finals.
1946: Istanbul Champion
In 1946, the handball team became champion of Istanbul.
May 1947: Fenerbahçe Beats Galatasaray
In May 1947, Fenerbahçe's rugby team's 12-0 win over Galatasaray in front of approximately 18,000 spectators caused Galatasaray to disband the team.
1950: Mustafa Keskin Represents Fenerbahçe
After 1950, Mustafa Keskin represented Fenerbahçe in diving, holding Istanbul and Turkish championships for a long time.
1953: Team Re-established
In 1953, the Fenerbahçe water polo team was re-established, but it was short-lived.
1954: Women's Basketball Team Founded
In 1954, Fenerbahçe founded the first women's basketball team in Turkey.
1957: Weightlifting Branch Revived
In 1957, the weightlifting branch was revived.
September 19, 1966: Istanbul Championship
On September 19, 1966, Fenerbahçe archer Sadık Öğretir brought Fenerbahçe the Istanbul championship.
1966: Çolpan Plays for National Team
From 1966 to 1971, Çolpan played for the national team in diving.
1967: Judo Included
In 1967, Fenerbahçe Club first included judo in its field of study.
1967: World Archery Championship
In 1967, Öğretir was on the national team that participated in the World Archery Championship held in Amersfoort, Netherlands.
January 18, 1968: Turkish Archery Championship
On January 18, 1968, Sadık Öğretir came first in the Turkish Archery Championship held in Mersin with 1003 points, setting a Turkish record.
March 17, 1968: Board of Directors Report
On March 17, 1968, hopeful statements were made in the Board of Directors report presented to the Fenerbahçe Sports Club Congress.
1968: Balkans Cup Win
In 1968, Fenerbahçe won the Balkans Cup, marking the first international trophy won by a Turkish football club.
August 25, 1969: Muammer Çolpan Wins Championship
On August 25, 1969, Muammer Çolpan won his last championship in the pole vault at the Turkish Swimming and Diving Championship held in Adana, marking his farewell to the sport.
1969: Istanbul Championship Reached
In 1969, the weightlifting branch reached the Istanbul championship.
1971: Archery Activities End
In 1971, archery activities ended at Fenerbahçe.
1971: Sport Bidded Farewell
In 1971, judo was bid farewell at Fenerbahçe due to lack of attention.
1971: Diving Branch Ends
In 1971, the diving branch ended at Fenerbahçe after Çolpan's farewell.
March 19, 1972: Istanbul Championship Won
On March 19, 1972, Fenerbahçe won its last team success with the Istanbul championship in weightlifting.
1975: End of Hunting Branch Popularity
In 1975, with Cihanoğlu's death, the hunting branch lost its popularity as the club focused on Olympic sports.
1976: Individual Championships Achieved
Until 1976, Fenerbahçe achieved individual championships in weightlifting.
1984: Bridge Team Established
In 1984, a bridge team was established in Fenerbahçe with the initiative of Orhan Zeren.
1986: Shooting Activities Started
In 1986, shooting activities started at Fenerbahçe.
1986: Istanbul Champions
In 1986, the bridge team became the champions of Istanbul, but Ankara Bridge Club participated in the European Champion Clubs' Cup instead of Fenerbahçe.
1995: Women's Football Department Founded
In 1995, the women's football department of Fenerbahçe was originally founded.
1997: Construction of Can Bartu Training Facilities Begins
In 1997, construction began on the Can Bartu Training Facilities in Samandıra, Istanbul, during Ali Şen's presidency.
July 1998: Opening of Fikirtepe Facilities
On July 1, 1998, the Fikirtepe Facilities, located in Fikirtepe, Kadıköy, were opened to serve the development of the youth football departments.
1998: Renovation of Lefter Küçükandonyadis Training Facilities
In 1998, the Lefter Küçükandonyadis Training Facilities, located in Dereağzı, Kadıköy, Istanbul, underwent renovations.
July 1999: Opening of Vefa Küçük Swimming Pool
On July 16, 1999, the Vefa Küçük Swimming Pool, a semi-Olympic-sized pool on Fenerbahçe Isle, was opened.
October 1999: Turkish Championship
In October 1999, the bridge team came third among 44 teams in the Turkish Championship held in Burdur.
1999: Stadium Renovation
In 1999, The Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium began renovation.
2000: Establishment of Fenerium
In 2000, Fenerium, the club's company that markets licensed products and sponsors departments and teams, was established.
February 2001: Refurbishment of Samim Göreç Basketball Hall
On February 24, 2001, the Samim Göreç Basketball Hall, located in the Lefter Küçükandonyadis Training Facilities, was refurbished.
January 2004: Re-opening of Faruk Ilgaz Social Facilities
On January 21, 2004, the Faruk Ilgaz Social Facilities were re-opened as a modern complex after being rebuilt during Aziz Yıldırım's presidency.
2004: Launch of Fenerbahçe TV (FB TV)
In 2004, Fenerbahçe TV (FB TV), the first television channel of a sports club in Turkey, was launched.
2004: Opening of Olympic-sized swimming pool
In 2004, an Olympic-sized swimming pool located on the Fenerbahçe Isle, was opened.
2005: EuroCup Runners-Up
In 2005, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team became runners-up in the EuroCup.
2006: Stadium Renovation
In 2006, The Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium completed renovation.
2006: Headquarters Move to Stadium
In 2006, the club's headquarters were moved into the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, consolidating all sections under one roof.
May 21, 2007: Everest Summit
On May 21, 2007, Fenerbahçe mountaineering team reached the summit of Mount Everest and planted the Turkish and Fenerbahçe flags as part of the Fenerbahçe World Summits project.
2007: Turkish League Founded
In 2007, the Turkish Rugby League was founded.
March 2008: World's Most Valuable Club
In March 2008, Fenerbahçe surpassed Manchester United with a market value of $2 billion to become the world's most valuable club.
March 2008: Guinness World Record Accepted
In March 2008, Fenerbahçe's record application was accepted by Guinness World Records, recognizing the club's 1134 cups and medals across its 9 departments.
2008: ETTUCup Final
In 2008, Fenerbahçe men's table tennis team reached the final of the ETTU Cup, which is the best result for any Turkish team to date.
2009: Balkan Champions
In 2009, Fenerbahçe men's volleyball team became Balkan Champions.
2010: FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship
In 2010, Fenerbahçe's women's volleyball team became the first Turkish club ever to be crowned World champions in an Olympic team sport, winning the FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship undefeated.
2010: Construction of Topuk Yaylası Facilities Begins
In 2010, construction commenced on the Topuk Yaylası Facilities, a training complex situated in the Topuk Plateau in Kaynaşlı, Düzce Province.
2011: CEV Champions League
In 2011, Fenerbahçe women's volleyball team reached to CEV Champions League.
2011: ETTUCup Win
In 2011, the Fenerbahçe women's table tennis team won the ETTU Cup.
2011: EuroLeague Third Place
In the 2011–12 season, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team reached the third place in EuroLeague.
January 2012: Ülker Sports Arena Opens
In January 2012, the Ülker Sports Arena opened after over two years of construction, becoming the home arena for Fenerbahçe's basketball team.
October 2012: NBA Win
On October 5, 2012, Fenerbahçe's men's basketball became the first and only Turkish basketball club to win against an NBA team.
2012: EuroLeague Third Place
In the 2011–12 season, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team reached the third place in EuroLeague.
2013: Volleyball Success
In 2013, the Fenerbahçe's men's volleyball team won the CEV Challenge Cup and the women's team won the CEV Cup on the same day, marking a historic achievement.
2013: EuroLeague Runners-Up
In the 2012–13 season, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team became EuroLeague runners-up.
2014: CEV Cup Win
In 2014, Fenerbahçe's women's volleyball team won the CEV Cup.
2014: EuroLeague Runners-Up
In the 2013–14 season, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team became EuroLeague runners-up.
2015: EuroLeague Final Four
In 2015, Fenerbahçe's men's basketball team played in EuroLeague Final Four.
2015: Champions League Title
In 2015, the Fenerbahçe women's table tennis team won the Champions League title undefeated, achieving the only Triple Crown for a Turkish team.
2016: EuroLeague Success
In 2016, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team achieved considerable success in European competitions by being the EuroLeague runners-up and reached the third place twice.
2016: EuroLeague Final Four Appearance
In 2016, Fenerbahçe's men's basketball team played in EuroLeague Final Four.
2017: EuroLeague Final Four Appearance
In 2017, Fenerbahçe's men's basketball team played in EuroLeague Final Four.
2017: EuroLeague Champions
In the 2016–17 season, Fenerbahçe's men's basketball team became European champions in EuroLeague, marking a significant milestone.
2018: EuroLeague Final Four Appearance
In 2018, Fenerbahçe's men's basketball team played in EuroLeague Final Four.
2018: EuroLeague Runners-Up
In the 2017-18 season, Fenerbahçe's men's basketball team were runners-up in EuroLeague.
2019: EuroLeague Final Four
In 2019, Fenerbahçe's men's basketball team played in EuroLeague Final Four.
2021: EuroLeague Third Place
In 2021, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team reached the third place in EuroLeague.
2021: Women's Football Department Re-founded
In 2021, the women's football department of Fenerbahçe was re-founded and now competes in the Turkish Women's Football Super League.
2023: EuroLeague and FIBA Europe SuperCup Win
In 2023, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team won the EuroLeague by defeating ÇBK Mersin Yenişehir and then won the FIBA Europe SuperCup by defeating France's LDLC ASVEL Féminin, becoming the first sports club to be crowned European champions in both men's and women's basketball.
2023: EuroLeague Final Four
In 2023, Fenerbahçe's men's basketball team played in EuroLeague Final Four.
2023: Perfect Season
The Fenerbahçe team has scored a perfect season in 2023–24 Women's Basketball Super League by winning all 35 season games and won all the championships that they compete in 23-24 season; Turkish Women's Basketball Cup, FIBA Europe SuperCup Women and EuroLeague Women.
2024: Cup Exhibited
As of 2024, the cup won by Faruk Hızer is still exhibited in the Fenerbahçe Museum.
2024: EuroLeague Champions
In 2024 Fenerbahçe women's basketball team successfully defended their crown by defeating first-time finalists Villeneuve d'Ascq LM to become back-to-back champions in EuroLeague.
2025: Congress Members
As of 2025, Fenerbahçe S.K. had 55,000 congress members.
2025: Turkish Super League Ranking
As of 2025, Fenerbahçe is considered to be one of the two top teams of the Turkish Super League.
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