2011–12 Süper Lig
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The 2011–12 Süper Lig is the 54th season of the Süper Lig, the highest football league of Turkey
. Fenerbahçe are defending champions. The start date of the league was due to be 7 August 2011, but due to the match fixing scandal in Turkey it began instead on 9 September 2011.
, Kasımpaşa
and Konyaspor
were relegated at the end of the 2010–11 season
after finishing in the bottom three places of the standings.
The relegated teams were replaced by 2010–11 TFF First League
champions Mersin İdman Yurdu, runners-up Samsunspor
and Orduspor
promotion play-off winners. Samsunspor
returned to Süper Lig after 5 years of absence, and Mersin İdman Yurdu promoted to Turkey's top league after 28 years. Finally Orduspor
returned to Süper Lig after 25 years of absence.
(MKE Ankaragücü) (for Galatasaray
) Joseph Boum (Mersin İdman Yurdu) (for Bursaspor
) Bilica (Fenerbahçe) (for Manisaspor) Deniz Barış
(M.P. Antalyaspor
(for Gençlerbirliği S.K.)
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. Fenerbahçe are defending champions. The start date of the league was due to be 7 August 2011, but due to the match fixing scandal in Turkey it began instead on 9 September 2011.
Teams
BucasporBucaspor
Bucaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Izmir. Formed in 1928, Bucaspor are nicknamed Fırtına . The club colours are yellow and navy....
, Kasımpaşa
Kasimpasa S.K.
Kasımpaşa Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club located in Istanbul, Turkey. They play their home games in the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium. The club was founded in 1921 as Altıntuğ. They played in the Istanbul First League between 1939–1945 and 1946–1959. The club was promoted to the Turkish...
and Konyaspor
Konyaspor
Konyaspor is a professional Turkish football club based in Konya. Konyaspor currently play in the Süper Lig. The club was founded in 1922 but then reformed in 1981. The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Konya Atatürk Stadium....
were relegated at the end of the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Süper Lig
The 2010–11 Süper Lig is the 53rd season since its establishment. Bursaspor are defending champions having won their first Turkish championship last season. The season began on 14 August 2010 and concluded on 22 May 2011...
after finishing in the bottom three places of the standings.
The relegated teams were replaced by 2010–11 TFF First League
2010–11 TFF First League
The 2010–11 TFF First League, also known as Bank Asya First League due to sponsoring reasons , is the 10th season since the league established in 2001 and 48th season of the second-level football league of Turkey since its establishment in 1963–64.Normal season started on 20 August 2010, Friday by...
champions Mersin İdman Yurdu, runners-up Samsunspor
Samsunspor
Samsunspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Samsun. The club was formed through a merger of five clubs: 19 Mayıs, Akınspor, Fener Gençlik, Samsunspor, and Samsunspor Galatasaray. The club colours are red and white, and they play their home matches at Samsun 19 Mayıs...
and Orduspor
Orduspor
Orduspor is a Turkish football club founded in 1967. The club is located in Ordu, Turkey and plays their home games at 19 Eylul Stadium. The team managed to qualify for Turkish Super League again in 2011.-History:...
promotion play-off winners. Samsunspor
Samsunspor
Samsunspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Samsun. The club was formed through a merger of five clubs: 19 Mayıs, Akınspor, Fener Gençlik, Samsunspor, and Samsunspor Galatasaray. The club colours are red and white, and they play their home matches at Samsun 19 Mayıs...
returned to Süper Lig after 5 years of absence, and Mersin İdman Yurdu promoted to Turkey's top league after 28 years. Finally Orduspor
Orduspor
Orduspor is a Turkish football club founded in 1967. The club is located in Ordu, Turkey and plays their home games at 19 Eylul Stadium. The team managed to qualify for Turkish Super League again in 2011.-History:...
returned to Süper Lig after 25 years of absence.
Overview
| Team | Head Coach | Captain | Kit Manufacturer | Shirt Sponsor | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beşiktaş Besiktas J.K. Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü , or simply Beşiktaş , is a Turkish sports club. The club's football team is one of the major teams in Turkey. The professional sports club, founded in 1903, is based in the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey... |
 Portugal Carlos Carvalhal |
Portugal Ricardo Quaresma Ricardo Quaresma Ricardo Andrade Quaresma Bernardo is a Portuguese footballer of partial Romani descent who currently plays as a winger for Turkish Süper Lig side Beşiktaş J.K and the Portuguese national team. Quaresma began his career at Sporting Clube de Portugal, and has also played for FC Barcelona, FC Porto,... |
Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
Toyota | BJK İnönü Stadium BJK Inonu Stadium Fiyapı İnönü Stadium is a football stadium in Istanbul, Turkey and is the home ground of the football club Beşiktaş J.K.. Previously the ground has aso been shared with Galatasaray S.K. and Fenerbahce S.K.. The ground is located in Dolmabahçe, close to the Dolmabahçe Palace in the district of... |
| Bursaspor Bursaspor Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar... |
 Turkey Ertuğrul SağlamErtugrul Saglam Ertuğrul Sağlam is a Turkish football coach and former player. He is currently the coach of Süper Lig club Bursaspor. He was recently voted one of the top 20 most promising coaches by respected football magazine Champions.... |
Turkey İbrahim Öztürk Ibrahim Öztürk İbrahim Öztürk is a Turkish footballer. He currently plays for Bursaspor in the Super Lig. He plays as a central defender.-References:... |
Puma PUMA AG Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two... |
Bursa Atatürk Stadium Bursa Atatürk stadium Bursa Atatürk Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bursa, Turkey. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Bursaspor. The stadium holds 25,213 and was built in 1979... |
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| Eskişehirspor Eskisehirspor Eskişehirspor is a football club in Eskişehir, Turkey. Also known as Kırmızı Şimşekler or The Star of Anatolia. The club was founded in 1965 and started a football revolution in Anatolia. Eskişehirspor started a long term stay in the first league in Turkey when they were founded. This term lasted... |
 Germany Michael SkibbeMichael Skibbe Michael Skibbe is a German football manager who coaches Eskişehirspor.-Club career:In his youth, Skibbe played for SG Wattenscheid 09. Then he switched to the professional team of Schalke 04... |
Turkey Sezgin Coşkun Sezgin Coskun Sezgin Coşkun , is a Turkish football player currently playing for Eskişehirspor in right back and centre back position because of his aerial ability and tackling skills.-External links:* * *... |
Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
Eti | Eskişehir Atatürk Stadium |
| Fenerbahçe | Turkey Aykut Kocaman Aykut Kocaman Aykut Kocaman is a former Turkish footballer in the striker position and current manager of Fenerbahçe. He is the first person in the club's history to have won the Süper Lig in his playing and managerial career... |
 Brazil AlexAlexsandro de Souza Alexsandro de Souza, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Turkish club Fenerbahçe.He is a former captain of the Brazilian national team, he has also played for Coritiba, Palmeiras, Flamengo and Cruzeiro in Brazil and Parma in Serie A.-In Brazil:Alex first played professionally for Coritiba, a... |
Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
Avea Avea AveA , the sole GSM 1800 mobile operator of Turkey, was founded in 2004 and has reached a nationwide customer base of 12.4 million by the end of June 2009.TT&TİM İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş... |
Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium Sükrü Saracoglu Stadium Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium is a football stadium in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey, and is the home venue of Fenerbahçe S.K.. It was inaugurated in 1908 and renovated between 1999 and 2006... |
| Galatasaray Galatasaray S.K. (football team) Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups.... |
Turkey Fatih Terim Fatih Terim Fatih Terim, Commendatore OSSI, is a Turkish football former player and manager. Terim was born in Adana, Turkey to Nuriye and Talat Terim. His father, Talat, is a Turkish Cypriot who emigrated to Turkey.... |
Turkey Sabri Sarıoğlu Sabri Sarioglu Sabri Sarıoğlu , or simply Sabri is a Turkish footballer currently playing for Galatasaray as a midfielder. Sabri is a right winger who can also play as a wingback and right back.-Club career:... |
Nike Nike, Inc. Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area... |
Türk Telekom Türk Telekom Türk Telekom is the formerly state owned Turkish telecommunications company. Türk Telekom was being separated from the Post Office in 1995. In November 2005 it was privatized to Oger Telecom.... |
Türk Telekom Arena |
| Gaziantepspor Gaziantepspor Gaziantepspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Gaziantep. Formed in 1969, Gaziantepspor are nicknamed the Şahinler . The club colours are black and red, and they play their home matches at Kamil Ocak Stadyumu.... |
Turkey Abdullah Ercan Abdullah Ercan Abdullah Ercan is a retired Turkish international footballer. He currently manages Gaziantepspor and the Turkey U-17 team.-Career:... |
Turkey Emre Güngör Emre Güngör Fehmi Emre Güngör is a Turkish footballer. Güngör plays as a defender for Gaziantepspor and Turkey. He was part of the Turkey squad that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2008.-Honours:With Galatasaray*Turkish League:**Winner – 2007–08... |
Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
TürkOil | Gaziantep Kamil Ocak Stadium |
| Gençlerbirliği | Turkey Fuat Çapa Fuat Capa Fuat Çapa is a Belgian-Turkish football manager.Çapa coached in Belgium before moving on to Turkey. His career in Belgium spanned four years as he held positions with K.V. Turnhout, K. Patro Maasmechelen, K. Beringen-Heusden-Zolder, Verbroedering Geel, and most recently VW Hamme... |
Turkey Cem Can Cem Can Cem Can is a Turkish football player. He currently plays midfielder for Gençlerbirliği in the Turkcell Super League.-External links:* * at TFF.org* at transfermarkt.de*... |
Lotto Lotto Sport Italia Lotto Sport Italia is an Italian sports apparel manufacturer. Its products are now distributed in more than 60 countries.-History:Lotto was established in 1973 by the Caberlotto family in Montebelluna, northern Italy, the world centre of footwear manufacturing. In June 1973, Lotto made its debut... |
Caprice Gold | Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium Ankara 19 Mayis Stadium Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium is the home venue for three of Ankara's Süper Lig football clubs: Ankaragücü, Gençlerbirliği and Hacettepe. It was built in 1935 and is part of the 19 Mayıs Sports Complex, which is located in the Ulus district. The stadium has a capacity of 19,209... |
| İstanbul B.B. | Turkey Efe İnanç Efe Inanç Efe İnanç is a footballer who currently plays for the Turkish Premier Super League club İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor as attacking midfield position.-External links:* *... |
Nike Nike, Inc. Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area... |
Spor Toto | Atatürk Olympic Stadium | |
| Karabükspor Karabükspor Kardemir Demir Çelik Karabükspor is a Turkish sports club based in Karabük, Turkey. The team was founded in 1969 after a unity between Karabük Gençlikspor and Demir Çelik Spor. The club serves in branches as football, wheelchair basketball and volleyball. Currently, the football team plays in Süper... |
Turkey Bülent Korkmaz Bülent Korkmaz Bülent Korkmaz is a retired Turkish football centre back and manager of Karabükspor. He played for Galatasaray for his whole career , where fans nicknamed him Büyük Kaptan .... |
 Romania Florin CernatFlorin Cernat Florin Lucian Cernat is a Romanian football midfielder and playmaker. He is known for his excellent passing play, great vision on field, and highly precise free-kicks and dribbling.- Dinamo Bucharest :... |
Lescon | Kardemir Kardemir Kardemir is a Turkish steel producer. The name is a contraction of the Turkish language Karabük Demir Çelik Fabrikaları, which means "Karabük Iron and Steel Works".-Kardemir in brief:... |
Yenişehir Stadium Yenişehir Stadium Yenişehir Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Karabük, Turkey. It is mainly used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of Karabükspor of the Süper Lig. The stadium has a capacity of 8,000 spectators.... |
| Kayserispor Kayserispor Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008... |
 Georgia (country) Shota ArveladzeShota Arveladze Shota Arveladze is a former Georgian professional football player and currently the manager of Kayserispor. He is Georgia’s all-time top scorer with 291 goals in his 410 league games for his clubs and 26 goals during his 61 games on the national team... |
Turkey Eren Güngör Eren Güngör Eren Güngör is a Turkish footballer currently playing for Kayserispor and the Turkish National Team. He plays as a central defender or a left-back.-Club career:... |
Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
Spor Toto | Kadir Has Stadium |
| Manisaspor | Turkey Kemal Özdeş |
Turkey İlker Avcıbay İlker Avcıbay İlker Avcıbay is a Turkish professional footballer. He currently plays as a goalkeeper for Manisaspor in the Süper Lig.-Club career:... |
Lescon | Vestel | Manisa 19 Mayıs Stadium |
| Medical Park Antalyaspor Antalyaspor Antalyaspor, known as Medical Park Antalyaspor for sponsorship reasons, is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Antalya. The club colours are red and white and they play their home matches at Mardan Sports Complex... |
Turkey Mehmet Özdilek Mehmet Özdilek Mehmet Özdilek Nicknamed Şifo Mehmet. He began his football life at Ladikspor from Samsun. He is of Georgian descent by his family.-Playing career:... |
Turkey Necati Ateş Necati Ates Necati Ateş is a Turkish footballer who plays for Antalyaspor in the Süper Lig, as a forward.-Club career:Ateş made his professional debut with Altay SK and Adanaspor, scoring for both at an impressive rate. In 2004, he signed with Süper Lig giants Galatasaray SK.In 2005–06, Ateş played an... |
Puma PUMA AG Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two... |
SunExpress SunExpress SunExpress is an airline based in Antalya, Turkey. It operates scheduled and charter flights to destinations in Europe. Its main base is Antalya International Airport .-History:... |
Mardan Sports Complex Mardan Sports Complex Mardan Sports Complex is a multi-purpose stadium in Aksu, Antalya, Turkey. It is currently used mostly for football matches and hosted matches during the 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship, including the final. The stadium has a seating capacity of 7,428.-External links:*... |
| Mersin İdman Yurdu | Turkey Nurullah Sağlam |
 Argentina Cristian ZuritaChristian Rodrigo Zurita Christian Rodrigo Zurita is an Argentine football midfielder. He currently plays for Mersin İdman Yurdu of the Spor Toto Super League in Turkey.... |
Hummel Hummel International hummel International is a Denmark-based sportswear company. The firm was started in 1923 by the Messmer family in the town of Hamburg, Germany. It currently manufactures apparel for football, handball, basketball, rugby league, Australian football, shinty and volleyball... |
Soil | Tevfik Sırrı Gür Stadium Tevfik Sırrı Gür Stadium Tevfik Sırrı Gür Stadium is a sports center in Mersin, located at Mediterranean coast of Turkey. TFF First League team Mersin İdmanyurdu play their games in this field... |
| MKE Ankaragücü | Turkey Ziya Doğan Ziya Dogan Ziyaettin Dogan is a Turkish football manager now employed as the manager of Ankaragücü.-Career:Dogan has played at Beşiktaş , Ankaragücü , Kocaelispor and Zeytinburnuspor... |
Turkey Hürriyet Güçer Hürriyet Güçer Hürriyet Güçer is a Turkish professional footballer. He currently plays as a defensive midfielder for MKE Ankaragücü in the Süper Lig.-References:... |
Lotto Lotto Sport Italia Lotto Sport Italia is an Italian sports apparel manufacturer. Its products are now distributed in more than 60 countries.-History:Lotto was established in 1973 by the Caberlotto family in Montebelluna, northern Italy, the world centre of footwear manufacturing. In June 1973, Lotto made its debut... |
Spor Toto | Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium Ankara 19 Mayis Stadium Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium is the home venue for three of Ankara's Süper Lig football clubs: Ankaragücü, Gençlerbirliği and Hacettepe. It was built in 1935 and is part of the 19 Mayıs Sports Complex, which is located in the Ulus district. The stadium has a capacity of 19,209... |
| Orduspor Orduspor Orduspor is a Turkish football club founded in 1967. The club is located in Ordu, Turkey and plays their home games at 19 Eylul Stadium. The team managed to qualify for Turkish Super League again in 2011.-History:... |
Turkey Metin Diyadin Metin Diyadin Metin Diyadin is a football manager and retired player.-Football career:Born in Trabzon, Turkey on 2/16/1968. He started football at his hometown club, Trabzonspor and continued to play with the junior team until he was 19 years old. Later same year he signed his first professional contract with... |
 Côte d'Ivoire Jean-Jacques GossoJean-Jacques Gosso Jean-Jacques Gosso Gosso is an Ivorian footballer who plays for Orduspor in Turkey as a midfielder.Gosso, a defensive midfielder, has played in Côte d'Ivoire, Israeli, Morocco, France and Turkey.-Stella Club:... |
Umbro Umbro Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment... |
Spor Toto | 19 Eylül Stadium |
| Samsunspor Samsunspor Samsunspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Samsun. The club was formed through a merger of five clubs: 19 Mayıs, Akınspor, Fener Gençlik, Samsunspor, and Samsunspor Galatasaray. The club colours are red and white, and they play their home matches at Samsun 19 Mayıs... |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina Vladimir PetkovićVladimir Petkovic Vladimir Petković is a Bosnian football manager and former player who is currently in charge of Samsunspor of the Spor Toto Süper Lig.-Playing career:... |
Germany Michael Fink Michael Fink Michael Fink is a German footballer who currently plays for Turkish Süper Lig club Samsunspor.- Career :... |
Errea Erreà Erreà is a sportswear trademark founded in 1988, in Torrile... |
Spor Toto | Samsun 19 Mayıs Stadium |
| Sivasspor Sivasspor Sivasspor is a Turkish sports club based in Sivas, Turkey formed in the year 1967. They play in the Turkish Süper Lig. Their manager is currently Riza Calimbay. They finished 15th in the 2010–11 Süper Lig. Their current captain is Hayrettin Yerlikaya.... |
Turkey Rıza Çalımbay Riza Çalimbay Rıza Çalımbay, is a former prominent Turkish international football player, and currently coach of Turkish side Sivasspor. He was one of the symbol names of Beşiktaş J.K. and was among the best players of his time... |
 Poland Kamil GrosickiKamil Grosicki -Club:Grosicki began his career at Pogoń Szczecin. In 2007 he joined Legia, however, after a few months he requested a loan move due to personal problems. On February 13, 2008 it was announced that he would go on loan to Swiss side FC Sion until December 31, 2008. He played in eight matches,... |
Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
Spor Toto | Sivas 4 Eylül Stadium |
| Trabzonspor Trabzonspor Trabzonspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. Formed in 1967 through a merger of several local clubs, Trabzonspor won six championships in Turkish Super League. The Club won their first Championship title in 1975 which is also the Club's initiation year... |
Turkey Şenol Güneş Senol Günes Şenol Güneş is a former Turkish footballer, manager and philosopher. His biggest accomplishment to date is coaching the Turkey that won the bronze medal in the 2002 World Cup. Güneş is married and has two children.-Career:... |
Turkey Tolga Zengin Tolga Zengin Tolga Zengin is a Turkish football goalkeeper. He currently plays for Trabzonspor, a Turkish club. Standing at 192 cm and weighing 81 kg , he wears the number 29 jersey... |
Nike Nike, Inc. Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area... |
Türk Telekom Türk Telekom Türk Telekom is the formerly state owned Turkish telecommunications company. Türk Telekom was being separated from the Post Office in 1995. In November 2005 it was privatized to Oger Telecom.... |
Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadium Huseyin Avni Aker Stadium Hüseyin Avni Aker Stadium is the home ground of the Turkish football club Trabzonspor. The stadium was built in 1951 with a capacity of 2,500 seats. After several renovations, the capacity was increased to 20750 in 2008... |
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Replaced by | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaziantepspor Gaziantepspor Gaziantepspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Gaziantep. Formed in 1969, Gaziantepspor are nicknamed the Şahinler . The club colours are black and red, and they play their home matches at Kamil Ocak Stadyumu.... |
Turkey Tolunay Kafkas |
Resigned | 26 September 2011 | Turkey Abdullah Ercan Abdullah Ercan Abdullah Ercan is a retired Turkish international footballer. He currently manages Gaziantepspor and the Turkey U-17 team.-Career:... |
30 September 2011 |
| Karabükspor Karabükspor Kardemir Demir Çelik Karabükspor is a Turkish sports club based in Karabük, Turkey. The team was founded in 1969 after a unity between Karabük Gençlikspor and Demir Çelik Spor. The club serves in branches as football, wheelchair basketball and volleyball. Currently, the football team plays in Süper... |
Turkey Yücel İldiz Yücel İldiz Yücel İldiz is a Turkish football manager. He has managed several clubs around Turkey, most notably Malatyaspor and Orduspor.-References:... |
Resigned | 5 November 2011 | Turkey Bülent Korkmaz Bülent Korkmaz Bülent Korkmaz is a retired Turkish football centre back and manager of Karabükspor. He played for Galatasaray for his whole career , where fans nicknamed him Büyük Kaptan .... |
8 November 2011 |
| İstanbul B.B. | Turkey Abdullah Avcı |
Assigned as Turkey Turkey national football team The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA... head coach |
17 November 2011 | Turkey Arif Erdem Arif Erdem Arif Erdem is a retired Turkish international footballer and the current manager of İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor. He played in the forward position. Starting out with local club Zeytinburnuspor in 1990, Erdem had a decorated 15-year professional career... |
18 November 2011 |
League table
Positions by round
Results
Top goalscorers
Including matches played on 21 November 2011; Source: Soccerway and Transfermarkt| Rank | Scorer | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey Burak Yılmaz Burak Yilmaz Burak Yılmaz is a Turkish footballer who plays for Trabzonspor and Turkish national team.-Antalyaspor:He began to play football in Antalyaspor and he contributed heavily in the success of Antalyaspor in 2005–2006 season to have the second place in Division 1 and promote to Süper Lig, the top... |
Trabzonspor Trabzonspor Trabzonspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. Formed in 1967 through a merger of several local clubs, Trabzonspor won six championships in Turkish Super League. The Club won their first Championship title in 1975 which is also the Club's initiation year... |
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| 2 |  Cameroon Pierre WebóPierre Webó Pierre Achille Webó Kouamo , known as Webó, is a Cameroonian footballer who plays for İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor in Turkey, as a striker.-Early years:... |
İstanbul B.B. | 7 |
| 3 | Turkey Mert Nobre |
Mersin İdman Yurdu | 5 |
| Turkey Gökhan Ünal Gökhan Ünal Gökhan Ünal is a Turkish professional football player. He was the top goal scorer in the Turkcell Super League 2005/06 season, having scored 25 goals in a single season... |
Kayserispor Kayserispor Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008... |
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| 4 |  Sweden Johan ElmanderJohan Elmander Johan Erik Calvin Elmander is a Swedish footballer who plays as a striker for Galatasaray and the Sweden national football team. He joined in a free transfer after his contract with English club Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League expired... |
Galatasaray Galatasaray Galatasaray Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in Istanbul, most notable for its football section, also known as Galatasaray S.K.. It also fields teams in Athletics, Basketball, Wheelchair basketball, Volleyball, Water polo, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Judo, Bridge, Equestrian, Handball,... |
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| Cameroon Henri Bienvenu Henri Bienvenu Henri Bienvenu Ntsama is a Cameroonian football striker who currently plays for Fenerbahçe.-Club Athlétique Bizertin:... |
Fenerbahçe | ||
 Kingdom of Romania Bogdan StancuBogdan Stancu Bogdan Sorin Stancu is a Romanian footballer who currently plays for Turkish Süper Lig side Orduspor on loan from Galatasaray... |
Orduspor Orduspor Orduspor is a Turkish football club founded in 1967. The club is located in Ordu, Turkey and plays their home games at 19 Eylul Stadium. The team managed to qualify for Turkish Super League again in 2011.-History:... |
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| Brazil Alex Alexsandro de Souza Alexsandro de Souza, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Turkish club Fenerbahçe.He is a former captain of the Brazilian national team, he has also played for Coritiba, Palmeiras, Flamengo and Cruzeiro in Brazil and Parma in Serie A.-In Brazil:Alex first played professionally for Coritiba, a... |
Fenerbahçe | ||
| Poland Kamil Grosicki Kamil Grosicki -Club:Grosicki began his career at Pogoń Szczecin. In 2007 he joined Legia, however, after a few months he requested a loan move due to personal problems. On February 13, 2008 it was announced that he would go on loan to Swiss side FC Sion until December 31, 2008. He played in eight matches,... |
Sivasspor Sivasspor Sivasspor is a Turkish sports club based in Sivas, Turkey formed in the year 1967. They play in the Turkish Süper Lig. Their manager is currently Riza Calimbay. They finished 15th in the 2010–11 Süper Lig. Their current captain is Hayrettin Yerlikaya.... |
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 Nigeria Michael EneramoMichael Eneramo Michael Eneramo is a Nigerian football striker who plays for Sivasspor in the Turkish Süper Lig.-Club career:... |
Sivasspor Sivasspor Sivasspor is a Turkish sports club based in Sivas, Turkey formed in the year 1967. They play in the Turkish Süper Lig. Their manager is currently Riza Calimbay. They finished 15th in the 2010–11 Süper Lig. Their current captain is Hayrettin Yerlikaya.... |
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| Nigeria Isaac Promise |
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Assists table
Including matches played on 21 November 2011; Source: Transfermarkt| Rank | Player | Club | Assists |
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| 1 |  Morocco Nordin AmrabatNordin Amrabat Nordin Amrabat is a Moroccan football player, who is currently playing for Kayserispor in the Turkish Süper Lig. He has played for Dutch national youth teams and has been called up for the senior national side one time. However, on October 1, 2009, Amrabat announced his decision to play for... |
Kayserispor Kayserispor Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008... |
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| Poland Adrian Mierzejewski Adrian Mierzejewski Adrian Mierzejewski is a Polish football player who plays for Trabzonspor and the national team of Poland, as a midfielder.-Early career:... |
Trabzonspor Trabzonspor Trabzonspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. Formed in 1967 through a merger of several local clubs, Trabzonspor won six championships in Turkish Super League. The Club won their first Championship title in 1975 which is also the Club's initiation year... |
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| 2 | Argentina Pablo Batalla Pablo Batalla Pablo Martín Batalla , is a football midfielder who plays for Bursaspor of Turkey.Batalla started his career with Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield in 2003, he has had two spells with the club, also playing for C.F... |
Bursaspor Bursaspor Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar... |
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| Turkey Selçuk İnan Selçuk Inan Selçuk İnan is a Turkish international footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder for the Turkish team Galatasaray in the Süper Lig. Usually deployed as a deep-lying playmaker for both Galatasaray and Turkey... |
Galatasaray Galatasaray S.K. (football team) Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups.... |
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| Edin Višća Edin Višća Edin Višća is a Bosnian football midfielder playing in Turkey for Spor Toto Süper Lig club Istanbul BB.-İstanbul BŞB:On 10 August 2011, Edin Višća signed for Istanbul BB for a transfer fee of $650,000. He has signed a five-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2016.-International... |
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| Turkey Hurşut Meriç Hursut Meric Hursut Meric is a Dutch professional footballer who currently plays for Gençlerbirliği. Meric plays primarily as a left winger, but he can also play as a right winger and as a striker. He also holds Turkish nationality.-Career:... |
Gençlerbirliği Gençlerbirligi Gençlerbirliği Spor Kulübü is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Ankara, which is the capital of Turkey. Formed in 1923, Gençlerbirliği are nicknamed Ankara Rüzgârı . The club colours are black and red. They play their home matches at Ankara 19 Mayıs Stadium.Domestically,... |
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| Turkey Olcan Adin Olcan Adin Olcan Adın is a footballer. He played for Fenerbahçe, before transferring to Gaziantepspor in the 2008–2009 season for three years.He weighs 66 kilograms.... |
Gaziantepspor Gaziantepspor Gaziantepspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Gaziantep. Formed in 1969, Gaziantepspor are nicknamed the Şahinler . The club colours are black and red, and they play their home matches at Kamil Ocak Stadyumu.... |
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| Turkey Sefa Yilmaz Sefa Yılmaz Sefa Yılmaz is a naturalized Turkish football midfielder, who plays as a midfielder for Kayserispor.- International :... |
Kayserispor Kayserispor Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008... |
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Own Goals
Jan RajnochJan Rajnoch
Jan Rajnoch is a Czech footballer who played for MKE Ankaragücü in the Turkish Süper Lig.- Career :His career started at AC Sparta Prague's youth academy which is known to have produced some of Czech republic's best footballing talent over the years...
(MKE Ankaragücü) (for Galatasaray
Galatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
) Joseph Boum (Mersin İdman Yurdu) (for Bursaspor
Bursaspor
Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar...
) Bilica (Fenerbahçe) (for Manisaspor) Deniz Barış
Deniz Baris
Deniz Barış is a footballer. He currently plays for the Turkish Premier Super League club Antalyaspor in the Defensive midfielder position. He is 1.84 meters tall and weighs 79 kilograms....
(M.P. Antalyaspor
Antalyaspor
Antalyaspor, known as Medical Park Antalyaspor for sponsorship reasons, is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Antalya. The club colours are red and white and they play their home matches at Mardan Sports Complex...
(for Gençlerbirliği S.K.)