Fenerbahçe S.K. supporters

Fenerbahçe SK, a major Turkish multi-sport club based in Istanbul, Turkey, have developed a strong following since their foundation in 1907. They are one of the most popular clubs in Turkey, with 35% of the fans supporting them, and the most popular in Istanbul and Ankara.[1] Fenerbahçe have a large fanbase throughout the country, in Northern Cyprus, Azerbaijan, and in the Turkish diaspora.[2] Fenerbahçe is supported by not only Turks but also some of the minorities in Turkey, such as Circassians and Kurds. The supporters are known for their passionate, fierce, and unwavering support. Since the rebuilding of the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Fenerbahçe's average attendances have been among the highest in Turkey.[3]

Fenerbahçe supporters in the derby match against Galatasaray

Many fanzines, blogs, podcasts, forums and fans websites have been dedicated to the club and the fans have long-standing rivalries with several other clubs; the most notable of these is with neighbours Galatasaray with whom they regularly contest the Intercontinental derby, and Beşiktaş, with whom they regularly contest the Istanbul derby with.

The supporters of Fenerbahçe SK are well known for their passionate, fierce, and unwavering support.

Since rebuilding the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Fenerbahçe's average attendances have been among the highest in Turkey.[4] Fenerbahçe have several supporter organisations, including Genç Fenerbahçeliler (GFB), Kill For You (KFY), 1907 UniFeb (Fenerbahçe supporters consisting of university students), Group CK (Cefakâr Kanaryalar), Vamos Bien, Antu/Fenerlist, EuroFeb, Boğaz Hooligans (Bosphorus Hooligans), Anglofeb/FENatics, and SUADFEB.

The supporters' motto is "Hep Destek Tam Destek", abbreviated as "HDTD" (English: "Continuous Unwavering Support", Spanish: "Te Apoyo Siempre, Te Apoyo Entodo").

Rivalries
Fenerbahçe supporters in the match against Beşiktaş

Fenerbahçe's longest-running and deepest rivalry is with their nearest major neighbours, Galatasaray, with matches between the two being referred to as Intercontinental derby.

Matches against other Istanbul sides, such as Beşiktaş, are also derbys, but the rivalry is not as intense and fierce as that between Fenerbahçe SK and Galatasaray SK.

In addition, Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor have had a strong on-pitch rivalry since the late 1970s, which has intensified in recent years when both clubs have been competing for the 2010-11 Turkish Super Lig title.

A 2000s online survey found that Fenerbahçe supporters most dislike Galatasaray, followed by Beşiktaş and Trabzonspor, although all of Galatasaray's UltrAslan, Beşiktaş's Çarşı, and Trabzonspor fans see Fenerbahçe SK as their main rival.

Relationships with other clubs
Turkish flag on Maraton stand

In November 2011, Fenerbahçe's GFB created a friendly relationship with Serbian club FK Novi Pazar's supporter group Torcida Sandžak. During a Turkish Super League match against İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor at the Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium, the GFB and 1907 Gençlik stands deployed a giant banner reading "Kalbimiz Seninle Novi Pazar" ("Novi Pazar, Our Hearts Are With You").[5] Eventually, in the match against Radnički Kragujevac in the Serbian SuperLiga, Torcida Sandžak members deployed a banner reading "Sancak'ta atıyor, Fenerbahçe'nin kalbi" ("The heart of Fenerbahçe beats in Sandžak").[6]

On March 2, 2012, Fenerbahçe's GFB and 1907 Gençlik group members were invited to Novi Pazar for the match against Partizan in the Serbian SuperLiga. Thousands of Torcida Sandžak members welcomed GFB and 1907 Gençlik's 17 members.[7]

Since 2016, there have been ties between circles of supporters of Fenerbahçe and Panathinaikos in an effort to combat nationalism on both sides, yet those relationships are to be formalized at a central level. Gate 13, the central club of Panathinaikos supporters, supported officially with a press release Fenerbahçe prior to the final match of Basketball Euroleague against Olympiakos in 2018.

Police and community relations

Fenerbahçe supporters do not have good relations with police forces around the country and especially the General Directorate of Security.[8][9]

Notable supporters

Below is a list of people who are known as Fenerbahçe SK supporters:

Presidents of Turkey

Presidents of Northern Cyprus

Prime Ministers of Turkey
  • Yıldırım Aktuna
  • Şükrü Saraçoğlu (has also been Fenerbahçe's 16th president between 1934 and 1950)

Ministers of Turkey

Chief of the Turkish General Staff

Istanbul Governors

British Ambassadors

Other Politicians

Actors and actresses

Musicians

Television & radio personalities

Writers and novelists

Sports people

References
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  7. Novi Pazar'da muhteşem karşılama Archived 6 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
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  29. "Okur: Hep Fenerbahçe'de Oynamak İstedim" (in Turkish). Eurohoops. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  30. "Hidayet Türkoğlu: İlk tercihim Fenerbahçe" (in Turkish). Fanatik. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
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