History of Fenerbahçe S.K. in Timeline
Fenerbahçe S.K. is a major Turkish multi-sport club located in Istanbul. The club fields teams in various sports including football, basketball, volleyball, and more. They have achieved success both domestically and in European competitions across different sports, demonstrating a strong presence in Turkish sports culture.
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1907: Club Foundation
In 1907, Fenerbahçe S.K. founded as a football club.
1907: Lapel pins made
In 1907, The new Fenerbahçe S.K. lapel pins were made by Tevfik Haccar Taşçı.
1907: Establishment of 1907 ÜNİFEB
In 1907, the supporter group 1907 ÜNİFEB (university youth) was established.
1908: Legislation Reform
In 1908, Fenerbahçe's activities were made legal due to a legislation reform.
1908: Fenerbahçe Museum Founded
In 1908, the Fenerbahçe Museum was founded by Ali Rıza Bey.
1908: Stadium opened
In 1908, the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, where Fenerbahçe plays their home games, was opened.
1909: Joined Istanbul League
In 1909, Fenerbahçe S.K. joined the Istanbul League, finishing fifth in their first year.
1910: Crest and Colors Changed
In 1910, Hikmet Topuzer redesigned the Fenerbahçe S.K. badge and Ziya Songülen changed the colors to yellow and navy, becoming the club's iconic colors.
1910: New crest designed
In 1910, The current Fenerbahçe S.K. crest was designed by Hikmet Topuzer.
1912: Ottoman Scouts Society founded
In 1912, the Ottoman Scouts Society was founded, leading to scouting activities that Fenerbahçe would later become involved in.
1912: Initial water polo activities
In 1912, the initial water polo activities, captained by Galip Kulaksızoğlu and Said Salahaddin Cihanoğlu, started but stopped due to lack of competition.
1913: First scouting team established
In 1913, Fenerbahçe established its first scouting team under the leadership of Mustafa Elkatipzade, equipped by the government, to train young players in all sports branches.
1913: Initial Hunting Activities
In 1913, Galip Kulaksızoğlu and Sait Selahattin Cihanoğlu started initial hunting activities.
1913: Men's Basketball Department Founded
In 1913, the men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K. was initially founded.
1915: Scouting activities revived
In 1915, Fenerbahçe started scouting activities following the application of the Minister of War, Enver Pasha, with the aim of reviving scouting that had begun under the Ottoman Scouts Society in 1912.
1917: Fencing activities initiated
In 1917, Fenerbahçe started fencing activities, with Asım Uçar, Sait Bey, Sedat Bey, and Feyzi Bey distinguishing themselves in various branches of the sport.
1918: Bylaws defined
In 1918, Fenerbahçe's bylaws stated the club was divided into Sports and Intellectual Training Branches.
July 1919: Basketball team formed
In July 1919, a basketball team consisting of leading Fenerbahçe football players was formed under an American coach. However, activities were limited to competitions with American teams and ended shortly 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, organizing conferences, theater plays, and concerts to raise awareness during the National Struggle years. The Fenerbahçe magazine was also published every 15 days.
March 16, 1920: Activities ended due to ban
On March 16, 1920, the Idea and Stage branch's activities were forced to end after the Occupation Army Command banned meetings following the occupation of Istanbul.
June 20, 1920: Performance at Himaye-i Etfal Festival
On June 20, 1920, Fenerbahçe's fencing team, coached by Colonel Grodetski, performed at the Himaye-i Etfal Festival.
1921: Performance at Fenerbahçe Festival
In 1921, Fenerbahçe's fencing team performed at the Fenerbahçe Festival. However, the team's vitality diminished after Asım Uçar left Istanbul.
1922: Sport practiced in the US
In 1922, the sport of sailing was first practiced in the US.
1923: Won General Harrington Cup
In 1923, Fenerbahçe S.K. won the General Harrington Cup by defeating a team formed by the British occupation forces with a score of 2-1 in the final match held 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 was reorganized by football player Alaattin Baydar after being limited during the National Struggle years due to equipment seizure.
1924: Istanbul Championship
In 1924, during the Istanbul Championship, Fenerbahçe athlete Major Fuat Bey became the champion with 183 points in shooting.
1925: First champions in diving
After 1925, Mısırlı Şefik, Mahir Canbakan and Suat Erler became the first champions in diving for Fenerbahçe.
1925: Weightlifting launched
In 1925, Fenerbahçe launched its weightlifting activities.
1925: Hunting branch established
In 1925, the hunting branch was formally established, organizing activities particularly in the forests around Istanbul.
October 8, 1926: Istanbul championship won
On October 8, 1926, Kenan Dinçman won the Istanbul lightweight championship, marking Fenerbahçe's first championship in weightlifting.
1926: Peak of hunting activities
The hunting branch reached its peak with the hunting party in 1925-1926, which included Cihanoğlu's hunting trips to Kenya, Tanzania and South Sudan.
1927: Ziya Koşar wins championship
In 1927, Fenerbahçe driver Ziya Koşar won his first championship at Veliefendi in automobile racing.
1931: Samiye Burhan Cahit Morkaya wins championship
In 1931, Samiye Burhan Cahit Morkaya, a Fenerbahçe driver, won her first championship at İstinye-Maslak in automobile racing, becoming the first female champion.
1931: Activities reactivated
In 1931, water polo activities were reactivated with the opening of the Büyükdere pool.
1932: Team re-joined and finished third
In 1932, Fenerbahçe re-joined water polo with a team founded under the leadership of Rüştü Dağlaroğlu, closing the Vakit Newspaper and Haliç tournaments as champions and finishing third in the Istanbul League.
1932: Scouting equipment destroyed in fire
In 1932, the scouting equipment was completely destroyed in the fire at the Fenerbahçe Museum, effectively ending those scouting activities.
1933: Lost to Galatasaray
In 1933, Fenerbahçe lost to Galatasaray 3-2 in overtime in a controversial match and came second in the Istanbul League.
July 25, 1937: Maritime Day of Modaspor
On July 25, 1937, at the Maritime Day of Modaspor, Faruk Hızer of Fenerbahçe won a cup, received from Prime Minister İsmet İnönü, for sailing. This award is still exhibited in the Fenerbahçe Museum in 2024.
1942: Handball team formed
In 1942, Fenerbahçe's handball team was formed in collaboration with Haydarpaşa High School.
1943: Istanbul champion
In 1943, Fenerbahçe became the Istanbul champion in the 1943-44 season.
1944: Istanbul champion
In 1944, Fenerbahçe became the Istanbul champion in the 1944-45 season.
1944: Men's Basketball Department Re-founded
In 1944, under the initiative of Muhtar Sencer and Cem Atabeyoğlu, the men's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K. was founded in its current permanent form.
April 8, 1945: Championship secured
On April 8, 1945, Fenerbahçe won 7-4 against Galatasaray, securing the championship in handball with approximately 12,000 spectators, setting a record for the period.
May 1945: Rugby team formed
In May 1945, a rugby team was formed in Fenerbahçe, in cooperation with Haydarpaşa High School, under the leadership of Reşat Ersü. On 12 May 1945, they beat the high school team 8-7.
July 1, 1945: Second in Turkish Handball Championship
On July 1, 1945, Fenerbahçe came second in the first Turkish Handball Championship, losing 7-5 to Harbokulu in the finals.
1946: Withdrew from league
In 1946, after becoming the champion of Istanbul in 1945-46, Fenerbahçe protested arrangements against it and withdrew from the league as of the 1946-47 season.
May 1947: Win over 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 their team, and this match went down in history as the last rugby match until the Turkish League was founded in 2007.
1950: Kiryako Şakir represents Fenerbahçe
In the 1950s, Mustafa Keskin represented Fenerbahçe in diving and held Istanbul and Turkish championships for a long time.
1953: Team re-established
In 1953, the water polo team was re-established but was short-lived.
1954: Istanbul Football League
1954: Turkish National League
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish National League in 1954-55.
1954: Women's Basketball Team Founded
In 1954, Fenerbahçe founded the first women's basketball team in Turkey.
1955: Turkish National League
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish National League in 1955-56.
1956: Turkish National League
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish National League in 1956-57.
1957: Turkish League Title
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish League title in 1957.
1957: Weightlifting revived
In 1957, the weightlifting branch was revived after a period of inactivity.
1958: Istanbul Football League
1959: Istanbul Football League
1959: Turkish League Title
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish League title in 1959.
1960: Istanbul Football League
1961: Istanbul Football League
1962: Turkish National League
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish National League in 1962-63.
1963: Turkish National League
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish National League in 1963-64.
1964: Turkish National League
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish National League in 1964-65.
1965: Turkish League Title
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish League title in 1965.
1965: Turkish National League
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish National League in 1965-66.
September 19, 1966: Istanbul championship
On September 19, 1966, Fenerbahçe archer Sadık Öğretir won the Istanbul championship.
1966: Muammer Çolpan joins
From 1966, Muammer Çolpan represented Fenerbahçe in diving and held Istanbul and Turkish championships for a long time.
1967: Judo activities started
In 1967, Fenerbahçe Club first included judo in its field of study.
1967: World Archery Championship
In 1967, Sadık Öğretir was on the national team that participated in the World Archery Championship held in Amersfoort, Netherlands from July 23-29.
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 regarding Judo activities.
1968: Won Balkans Cup
In 1968, Fenerbahçe S.K. won the Balkans Cup, marking the first international trophy won by a Turkish football team.
May 1969: Initial Opening of Faruk Ilgaz Social Facilities
On May 15, 1969, the Faruk Ilgaz Social Facilities, a social complex with an indoor hall, a restaurant, a patisserie, and an Olympic swimming pool, initially opened next to the club's headquarters.
August 25, 1969: Çolpan's last championship
On August 25, 1969, Muammer Çolpan won his last championship at the Turkish Swimming and Diving Championship in Adana, marking his farewell to the sport.
1969: Istanbul championship reached
In 1969, Fenerbahçe's weightlifting team reached the Istanbul championship.
1971: Archery activities ended
In 1971, Archery activities ended in Fenerbahçe.
1971: End of diving branch
In 1971, the diving branch ended at Fenerbahçe after Çolpan's retirement.
March 19, 1972: Last team success
On March 19, 1972, Fenerbahçe won its last team success with the Istanbul championship in weightlifting.
1975: End of hunting branch
In 1975, the hunting branch lost its popularity and became history with Cihanoğlu's death, as the club focused on Olympic sports.
1976: Individual championships won
Until 1976, Fenerbahçe won individual championships in weightlifting.
1982: Opening of Samim Göreç Basketball Hall
In 1982, the Samim Göreç Basketball Hall, a training facility located in the Lefter Küçükandonyadis Training Facilities in Dereağzı, first opened.
April 1984: Institutions and Inter-Clubs Turkey Bridge Championship
On April 14-15, 1984, The Fenerbahçe bridge team came third among 44 club and institution teams in the Institutions and Inter-Clubs Turkey Bridge Championship organized by the Turkish Bridge Federation.
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, earning the right to go to the European Champion Clubs' Cup.
1988: Shooting activities ended
In 1988, shooting activities ended at Fenerbahçe.
1989: Re-opening of Lefter Küçükandonyadis Training Facilities
In 1989, the Lefter Küçükandonyadis Training Facilities, located at Dereağzı, Kadıköy, Istanbul were re-opened.
1990: Turkish League Title
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish League title in 1990-91 season.
1995: Women's Football Department Founded
In 1995, the women's football department of Fenerbahçe S.K. was originally founded.
1997: Can Bartu Training Facilities Construction Begins
In 1997, during Ali Şen's presidency, construction began for the Can Bartu Training Facilities located in Samandıra, Sancaktepe, Istanbul.
July 1998: Opening of Fikirtepe Facilities
On July 1, 1998, the Fikirtepe Facilities, located in Fikirtepe, Kadıköy, opened, serving the development of the youth football departments.
1998: Renovation of Lefter Küçükandonyadis Training Facilities
In 1998, the Lefter Küçükandonyadis Training Facilities, located at Dereağzı, Kadıköy, Istanbul were renovated.
July 1999: Opening of Vefa Küçük Swimming Pool
On July 16, 1999, the Vefa Küçük Swimming Pool, a semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool on the Fenerbahçe Isle, was opened by Vefa Küçük.
October 1999: Third place in Turkish Championship
In October 1999, the bridge team, which was re-established, came third once again among 44 teams in the Turkish Championship held in Burdur.
1999: Stadium renovated
In 1999, the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium began renovations.
2000: Establishment of Fenerium
In 2000, Fenerium, the club's own company which markets licensed products and sponsors some of the club's departments and teams, was established.
2000: Can Bartu Training Facilities Construction Completed
In 2000, construction was completed on the Can Bartu Training Facilities, located in Samandıra, Sancaktepe, Istanbul, which are used by the football department of Fenerbahçe.
February 2001: Refurbishment of Samim Göreç Basketball Hall
On February 24, 2001, the Samim Göreç Basketball Hall, located in the Lefter Küçükandonyadis Training Facilities in Dereağzı, was refurbished.
January 2004: Re-opening of Rebuilt Faruk Ilgaz Social Facilities
On January 21, 2004, the Faruk Ilgaz Social Facilities were re-opened as a modern complex after being rebuilt during the presidency of Aziz Yıldırım.
2004: Launch of Fenerbahçe 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 was opened on the Fenerbahçe Isle. The pool is used by the swimming department of the club.
2005: EuroCup Runner-Up
In 2005, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team became runners-up in the EuroCup.
2006: Turkish League Title
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish League title in 2006-07 season.
2006: Headquarters Move to Stadium
In 2006, the club's headquarters were moved into the stadium to gather all the sections under one roof.
2006: Stadium renovated
In 2006, the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium renovations were completed.
May 21, 2007: Reached summit of Everest
On May 21, 2007, as part of the Fenerbahçe World Summits project, Tunç Fındık and Mustafa Kalaycı reached the summit of Mount Everest and planted the Turkish and Fenerbahçe flags.
2007: Turkish League Title
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish League title in 2007-08 season.
March 2008: Most Valuable Club
In March 2008, Fenerbahçe S.K., with a market value of $2 billion, surpassed Manchester United to become the world's most valuable club.
2008: ETTUCup Final
In 2008, Fenerbahçe men's table tennis team reached the final of the ETTU Cup.
2009: Balkan Champions
In 2009, Fenerbahçe men's volleyball team became Balkan Champions
2010: FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship
In 2010, Fenerbahçe became the first Turkish club ever to be crowned World champions in an Olympic team sport, by winning the FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship undefeated.
2010: Topuk Yaylası Facilities Construction Begins
In 2010, construction began on the Topuk Yaylası Facilities, a training complex near a forest and a lake, located in the Topuk Plateau in Kaynaşlı, Düzce Province.
2011: ETTUCup Win
In 2011, Fenerbahçe women's table tennis team won the ETTU Cup.
2011: CEV Champions League
In 2011, Fenerbahçe women's volleyball team reached the CEV Champions League final.
2011: Topuk Yaylası Facilities Construction Completed
In 2011, construction was completed on the Topuk Yaylası Facilities, a training complex near a forest and a lake, located in the Topuk Plateau in Kaynaşlı, Düzce Province. All departments of the club use the complex for their pre-season trainings.
2011: EuroLeague Fourth Place
In the 2011–12 season, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team achieved fourth place in EuroLeague.
January 2012: Ülker Sports Arena opened
In January 2012, the Ülker Sports Arena, with a capacity of 13,800 seats, completed construction and opened. Fenerbahçe's basketball team plays their home games there.
September 2012: Membership Count
As of September 2012, Fenerbahçe S.K. had 309,026 paid members.
October 2012: Won against NBA Team
On 5 October 2012, Fenerbahçe's basketball club won against an NBA team, being the first and only Turkish basketball club to achieve this feat.
2012: EuroLeague Runner-Up
In the 2012–13 season, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team became EuroLeague runners-up.
2013: Turkish League Title
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish League title in 2013-14 season.
2013: Won CEV Challenge Cup and Balkan Champions
In 2013, Fenerbahçe men's volleyball team won the CEV Challenge Cup and became Balkan Champions.
2013: EuroLeague Runner-Up
In the 2013–14 season, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team became EuroLeague runners-up.
2014: Won CEV Cup
In 2014, Fenerbahçe women's volleyball team won the CEV Cup.
2014: EuroLeague Fourth Place
In the 2014–15 season, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team achieved fourth place in EuroLeague.
2015: Turkish League Title
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish League title in 2015-16 season.
2015: EuroLeague Final Four
In 2015, Fenerbahçe Men's basketball team played in the EuroLeague Final Four.
2016: EuroLeague Title
Fenerbahçe won the EuroLeague title in 2016-17 season.
2016: EuroLeague Runner-Up and Third Place
In the 2016–17 season, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team became EuroLeague runners-up, and reached third place in 2016.
2017: Turkish League Title
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish League title in 2017-18 season.
2017: EuroLeague Final Four
In 2017, Fenerbahçe Men's basketball team played in the EuroLeague Final Four.
2018: EuroLeague Runners-Up
In 2017–18, Fenerbahçe Men's basketball team were runners-up in the EuroLeague.
2019: EuroLeague Final Four
In 2019, Fenerbahçe Men's basketball team played in the EuroLeague Final Four.
2021: Turkish League Title
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish League title in 2021-22 season.
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 S.K. was re-founded.
2023: Turkish League Title
Fenerbahçe won the Turkish League title in 2023-24 season.
2023: EuroLeague Final Four
In 2023, Fenerbahçe Men's basketball team played in the EuroLeague Final Four.
2023: EuroLeague and SuperCup Champions
In 2023, Fenerbahçe women's basketball team won the EuroLeague by defeating ÇBK Mersin Yenişehir, becoming the first sports club crowned European champions in both men's and women's basketball. The same year, they won the FIBA Europe SuperCup against LDLC ASVEL Féminin.
2023: Perfect Season and Championships
In 2023, the Fenerbahçe women's basketball team achieved a perfect season in the 2023–24 Women's Basketball Super League, winning all 35 season games. The team also won all the championships that they competed in, including the Turkish Women's Basketball Cup, FIBA Europe SuperCup Women, and EuroLeague Women.
2024: Considered Top Team
As of 2024, Fenerbahçe is considered to be one of the two top teams of the Turkish Super League and 5th in European rankings.
2024: Cup exhibited in Fenerbahçe Museum
In 2024, the cup that Faruk Hızer won on July 25, 1937, is still exhibited in the Fenerbahçe Museum.
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