Fenerbahçe 2024–25 football season
Fenerbahçe 2024–25 seasonPresident Ali Koç Head coach José Mourinho Stadium Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium Süper Lig 2nd Turkish Cup Group stage UEFA Champions League Third qualifying round UEFA Europa League League phase Top goalscorer League: Edin Džeko (8) All: Highest home attendance 44,283 Galatasaray , 21 September 2024, Süper Lig) Lowest home attendance 31,760 Union Saint-Gilloise , 26 September 2024, UEFA Europa League) Average home league attendance 38,130 Biggest win 5–0Çaykur Rizespor (A), 25 August 2024, Süper Lig) Biggest defeat 1–3Galatasaray (H), 21 September 2024, Süper Lig AZ (A), 7 November 2024, Europa League)
All statistics correct as of 2 December 2024.
The 2024–25 season is the 118th season in the existence of Fenerbahçe , and the club's 67th consecutive season in the top flight of Turkish football . In addition to the domestic league , Fenerbahçe are participating in this season's edition of the Turkish Cup , UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League .
Club
Staff
Kits
Fenerbahçe's 2024–25 kits, manufactured by Puma , were unveiled on 24 June 2024 and went on sale on the same day.[ 1]
Side sponsor: SafiportBack sponsor: Halley
Sleeve sponsor: Nesine, AlpetShorts sponsor: Pürsu, Pasha Group
Socks sponsor: Gedik Yatırım
Season overview
Pre-season
On 31 May, Fenerbahçe announced that they parted ways with head coach İsmail Kartal .[ 2]
On 2 June, Fenerbahçe announced the appointment of José Mourinho as head coach.[ 3]
On 21 June, Fenerbahçe extended Mert Hakan Yandaş contract for two years.[ 4]
On the same day, Levent Mercan signed from Fatih Karagümrük on a contract until 2028.[ 5]
On 23 June, Fenerbahçe's preparation schedule for the 2024–25 season was announced. After undergoing health checks in Istanbul on 22 June, the team will travel to the Düzce Topuk Yaylasi Facilities for the first part of the camp between 24–29 June, where they will play a friendly match against Petrolul Ploiești . Afterwards, the team will return to Istanbul and travel to Graz , Austria , for the second part of the new season training between 2–13 July, where they will play friendly matches against Admira Wacker , Hajduk Split and Strasbourg , respectively.[ 6]
On 24 June, Fenerbahçe started its preparations for the 2024–25 season with training at Düzce Topuk Yaylasi Facilities.[ 7]
On 29 June, Fenerbahçe defeated Petrolul Ploiești 2–1 in their first friendly match of the season, with goals from Edin Džeko and Miha Zajc .[ 8]
On 1 July, Çağlar Söyüncü was transferred from Atlético Madrid permanently and signed a contract with the club until 2027.[ 9]
On 6 July, Fenerbahçe drew 1–1 with Austrian side Admira Wacker , with Edin Džeko scoring the team's only goal from a penalty.[ 10]
On 8 July, Fenerbahçe announced that Serdar Aziz had left the camp after a meeting with coach José Mourinho and was given permission for transfer talks.[ 11]
On 10 July, Fenerbahçe lost 1–0 to Hajduk Split in a friendly match.[ 12]
On 11 July, Süper Lig 2024–25 season fixture has been announced. Fenerbahçe will play against Adana Demirspor in the first match of the new season.[ 13]
On 13 July, Fenerbahçe defeated Strasbourg 4–0 in the last friendly match of the Austria camp, with Sebastian Szymański , Dušan Tadić , Ryan Kent and Edin Džeko scoring the team's goals.[ 14]
On 16 July, Cenk Tosun signed from Beşiktaş on a contract until 2026.[ 15]
On the same day, Oğuz Aydın signed from Alanyaspor on a contract until 2028.[ 16]
On 17 July, Allan Saint-Maximin joined the team on loan from Al-Ahli until the end of the season.[ 17]
On 18 July, Fenerbahçe defeated Hull City 5–1 in their last pre-season friendly match, with Edin Džeko 's double and goals from Fred , Sebastian Szymański and Mert Hakan Yandaş .[ 18]
July
On 23 July, Fenerbahçe defeated Lugano 4–3 away in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round , with a hat-trick from Edin Džeko and a single goal from Ferdi Kadıoğlu .[ 19]
On 25 July, Youssef En-Nesyri signed from Sevilla on a contract until 2029.[ 20]
On 26 July, Fenerbahçe announced the transfer of Umut Nayir to Konyaspor .[ 21]
On 30 July, Fenerbahçe defeated Lugano 2–1 at home in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round with goals from Edin Džeko and Sebastian Szymański . The team advanced to the third qualifying round with an aggregate score of 6–4 at the end of the two legs.[ 22]
August
On 6 August, Fenerbahçe lost 2–1 away to Lille in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round . The team's only goal was scored by İrfan Kahveci .[ 23]
On 10 August, Fenerbahçe defeated Adana Demirspor 1–0 at home. Goal from Edin Džeko ensured victory in their first Süper Lig match of the season.[ 24]
On 13 August, Fenerbahçe defeated French side Lille 1–0 at home in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round , with an own goal by an opposing defender after 90 minutes, sending the match into extra time. The team drew 1–1 after extra time, bidding farewell to the UEFA Champions League . As a result, the team will continue in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League .[ 25]
On 17 August, Fenerbahçe drew 2–2 away to Göztepe . The goals came from Edin Džeko 's penalty and Youssef En-Nesyri 's header.[ 26]
On 19 August, Miguel Crespo left the club to join İstanbul Başakşehir on a permanent transfer.[ 27]
On 20 August, Fenerbahçe announced that the contract with João Pedro was terminated by mutual agreement.[ 28]
On 25 August, Fenernahçe defeated Çaykur Rizespor 5–0 away with Fred , who scored a hat-trick for the first time in his career, Edin Džeko and an own goal scored by the opposition defence.[ 29]
On 27 August, Fenerbahçe agreed to sell Ferdi Kadıoğlu to Brighton & Hove Albion for €30 million + add-ons that could reach up to €5 million and a 10% sell-on clause.[ 30] [ 31]
Three days later, a brace from Dušan Tadić and a goal from Edin Džeko saw Fener win 3–0 at Alanyaspor .[ 32]
On 31 August, Miha Zajc was loaned to French side Toulouse until the end of the season.[ 33]
On the same day, Sofyan Amrabat arrived at the club on loan from Fiorentina with an option to buy until the end of the season.[ 34]
September
On 3 September, Fenerbahçe announced the permanent transfer of Luan Peres to Santos .[ 35]
On the same day, Fenerbahçe announced the permanent transfer of Rade Krunić to Red Star Belgrade .[ 36]
On 7 September, Omar Fayed was loaned to Belgian side Beerschot until the end of the season.[ 37]
On 9 September, Filip Kostić joined the team on loan from Juventus until the end of the season.[ 38]
On 13 September, Emre Mor transferred to Eyüpspor on loan until the end of the season.[ 39]
On 15 September, Fener returned from the international break , defeated Kasımpaşa 2–0 away with Allan Saint-Maximin 's debut goal for the club and Dušan Tadić 's penalty.[ 40]
On 21 September, Fenerbahçe lost 3–1 to Galatasaray at home in the Intercontinental derby . The team's only goal came from Edin Džeko 's penalty.[ 41]
On 26 September, Fener defeated Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise 2–1 in their first match in the new Europa League league phase format. The team scored their goals through Çağlar Söyüncü and own goals from the opponent's defense.[ 42]
Three days later, Fener beat Antalyaspor 2–0 away, with a goal from Dušan Tadić and own goal from the opponent's defense.[ 43]
October
On 3 October, Fenerbahçe drew 1–1 away to Twente in the Europa League with a goal from Dušan Tadić .[ 44]
On 17 October, Fenerbahçe announced that the contract with Ryan Kent was terminated by mutual agreement.[ 45]
On 20 October, returning from another international break , Fener faced Samsunspor away from home, drawing 2–2 despite taking the lead with goals from Dušan Tadić and Allan Saint-Maximin .[ 46]
Four days later, Fenerbahçe drew 1–1 at home to Manchester United in the Europa League with a goal from Youssef En-Nesyri .[ 47]
On 27 October, a home match against Bodrum ended in a 2–0 win for Fener, as Youssef En-Nesyri and Edin Džeko got on the scoresheet.[ 48]
November
On 3 November, Fener beat Trabzonspor 3–2 at away with the help of goals from Fred , Edin Džeko and Sofyan Amrabat .[ 49]
On 7 November, Fener lost 3–1 away to AZ in the Europa League . Youssef En-Nesyri scoring the only goal for his team.[ 50]
Three days later, Fenerbahçe defeated Sivasspor 4–0 at home with goals from Samet Akaydin , Sofyan Amrabat , Allan Saint-Maximin and a penalty from Dušan Tadić .[ 51]
After the international break , on 23 November, Fener defeated Kayserispor 6–2 away from home with brace from Oğuz Aydın , one each from Youssef En-Nesyri , Filip Kostić and Sebastian Szymański , and a penalty goal from Dušan Tadić .[ 52]
On 28 November, Fenerbahçe defeated Czech side Slavia Prague 2–1 away in the Europa League with goals from Edin Džeko and Youssef En-Nesyri . The team ended their opponent's 19-match unbeaten run and secured their first win in Europe after three matches.[ 53]
December
On 2 December, Fener defeated Gaziantep 3–1 at home with goals from Oğuz Aydın , Rodrigo Becão and Edin Džeko .[ 54]
On 7 December, Fenerbahçe lost 1–0 away to Beşiktaş in a derby . The team, whose 26-game unbeaten streak in the league away from home came to an end, suffered a heavy blow on the way to the championship.[ 55]
Players
First-team squad
Transfers
In
Out
Transfer summary
Undisclosed fees are not included in the transfer totals.
Expenditure
Summer:
Winter:
Total:
Income
Summer:
Winter:
Total:
Net totals
Summer:
Winter:
Total:
Contract renewals
Pre-season and friendlies
Win Draw Loss Fixtures
Pre-season
Mid-season
Competitions
Overall record
Competition
First match
Last match
Starting round
Final position
Record
Pld
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Win %
Süper Lig
10 August 2024
Matchday 1
14
10
2
2
36
13
+23
0 71.43
Turkish Cup
7–9 January 2025
Group stage
0
0
0
0
0
0
+0
! —
UEFA Champions League
23 July 2024
13 August 2024
Second qualifying round
Third qualifying round
4
2
1
1
8
7
+1
0 50.00
UEFA Europa League
26 September 2024
League phase
5
2
2
1
7
7
+0
0 40.00
Total
23
14
5
4
51
27
+24
0 60.87
Last updated: 7 December 2024Soccerway
League table
Updated to match(es) played on 20 December 2024. Source:
Süper Lig Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Goal difference; 6) Goals scored; 7) Play-off.
[ 81] Notes:
^ Head-to-head points: Göztepe 3; Beşiktaş 0.
Results summary
Overall
Home
Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
14
10
2
2
36
13
+23
32
5
0
1
14
4
+10
5
2
1
22
9
+13
Last updated: 7 December 2024.TFF.org
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points
Results by round
Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Ground H A A H A H A B A H A H A H A H A H A A H H A H A H B H A H A H A H A H A H Result W D W W W L W B D W W W W W L B Position 4 6 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2
Updated to match(es) played on 7 December 2024. Source:
TFF.org A = Away;
H = Home;
B = Bye;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = Loss
Score overview
Win Draw Loss
Matches
The league fixtures were announced on 11 July 2024.[ 82]
v
v
Turkish Cup
UEFA Champions League
Second qualifying round
The draw for the second qualifying round was held on 19 June 2024.[ 83]
Third qualifying round
The draw for the third qualifying round was held on 22 July 2024.[ 87]
UEFA Europa League
League phase
The draw for the league phase was held on 30 August 2024.[ 91]
Overall
Home
Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
6
2
2
2
7
9
−2
8
1
1
1
3
4
−1
1
1
1
4
5
−1
Last updated: 11 December 2024.UEFA
Round 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ground H A H A A H H A Result W D D L W L Position 11 13 14 21 15
Updated to match(es) played on 11 December 2024. Source:
UEFA A = Away;
H = Home;
W = Win;
D = Draw;
L = LossAZ
Statistics
Appearances and goals
Last updated: 7 December 2024.
Goalscorers
Last updated: 2 December 2024.
Hat-tricks
(H) – Home; (A) – Away
Assists
Last updated: 2 December 2024.
Clean sheets
Last updated: 10 November 2024.
Disciplinary record
Last updated: 7 December 2024.
Notes
^ Lugano played their home match at the Stockhorn Arena, in Thun, instead of their regular stadium, the Cornaredo Stadium , in Lugano , due to renovation works.[ 84]
^ Lille played their home match at the Stade du Hainaut, in Valenciennes, instead of their regular stadium, the Stade Pierre-Mauroy , in Villeneuve-d'Ascq , as it was being used for the 2024 Summer Olympics .[ 88]
References
Domestic leagues
Domestic cups European Other
