Vefa SK
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Vefa SK is a football
club in Vefa
, neighborhood of the Fatih
(Eminönü
between 1928–2008) district of İstanbul
.
football was legalized. The club was formed by the students from Vefa Idadisi Vefa College), Saim Turgut Aktansel, Zeki (Baban), Hikmet (Barlan), Rıfat (Baban), Sudi Cavit (Oral), Tevfik (Kut), Yusuf Ziya and Sabri Beyler as Vefa Idman Yurdu. Following foundation of the Republic of Turkey, club's name change into Vefa Spor Klubu (Vefa Sport Club).
http://vefa.50webs.com/spor.htm
They played in the İstanbul League until the establishment of the Turkcell Super League
in 1959, for which they qualified. Vefa were relegated to the Second League (2. Lig) first time in 1962-63. They became the champions of the second league in 1964-65. They were relegated again in 1973-74. They stayed in the second league until 1986-87 season. They were relegated from 3rd division to amateur league in 1993-94. They played in the third league in 1998-99 and 1999-2000 seasons. Today they play in the amateur leagues. Their ground is the 6,000 capacity Vefa Stadı.
The club's colours are green and white.
The first ever national professional Turkish league (called Milli Lig - National League) started in 1959. Vefa was one of the founder member of Turkish Professional League. In 1959 Turkish Professional League was played in two stages - the Groups and the Final. The winners of each group qualified to the second stage. Vefa was placed in Group Red. They just missed the final, coming second after Galatasaray.
Turkish Professional League in 1959.
Adalet formed in 1946 as Adalet Gençlik Kulübü, and become Alibeyköy Adalet SK in 1971, then become Alibeyköy
in 1980.
Vefa SK's all participiations in the Turkish Professional League (Turkcell Super League
) as follows;
Vefa SK's Turkish Second Division (currently known as TFF 1. League) History;
1974-75: Second Division Group Red 15th.
1975-76: Second Division Group White 5th.
1976-77:
http://www.vefaspor.org/unluler.htm [Dead Link]
national Football Team whilst playing for Vefa SK:
Vefa SK players scored for Turkey
National Football Team whilst playing for Vefa SK;
Note:
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club in Vefa
Vefa
Vefa is a neighborhood of Istanbul. It is part of the district of Fatih and managed as borough of Mollahüsrev, inside the walled city. It belonged to Eminönü between 1928 and 2008. It lies roughly northwest of the eastern section of the Aqueduct of Valens, and is rich of monuments, both Byzantine,...
, neighborhood of the Fatih
Fatih
Fatih is a municipality and district in Istanbul, Turkey that encompasses most of the peninsula coinciding with historic Constantinople. In 2009, the district of Eminönü, formerly a separate municipality located at the tip of the peninsula, was merged into Fatih...
(Eminönü
Eminönü
Eminönü is a former district of Istanbul in Turkey, now a neighbourhood of Fatih district. This is the heart of the walled city of Constantine, the focus of a history of incredible richness. Eminönü covers the point on which the Byzantine capital was built. The Galata Bridge crosses the Golden Horn...
between 1928–2008) district of İstanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
.
History
The club was founded in 1908 when TurkishTurkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
football was legalized. The club was formed by the students from Vefa Idadisi Vefa College), Saim Turgut Aktansel, Zeki (Baban), Hikmet (Barlan), Rıfat (Baban), Sudi Cavit (Oral), Tevfik (Kut), Yusuf Ziya and Sabri Beyler as Vefa Idman Yurdu. Following foundation of the Republic of Turkey, club's name change into Vefa Spor Klubu (Vefa Sport Club).
http://vefa.50webs.com/spor.htm
They played in the İstanbul League until the establishment of the Turkcell Super League
Turkcell Super League
The Süper Lig is a Turkish professional league for association football clubs. It is the top-flight of the Turkish football league system. It is one of the top leagues in the UEFA confederation and the winner of the competition automatically qualifies for the UEFA Champions League...
in 1959, for which they qualified. Vefa were relegated to the Second League (2. Lig) first time in 1962-63. They became the champions of the second league in 1964-65. They were relegated again in 1973-74. They stayed in the second league until 1986-87 season. They were relegated from 3rd division to amateur league in 1993-94. They played in the third league in 1998-99 and 1999-2000 seasons. Today they play in the amateur leagues. Their ground is the 6,000 capacity Vefa Stadı.
The club's colours are green and white.
Vefa SK Turkish Professional League History
They played in total 14 seasons in the top Turkish league.The first ever national professional Turkish league (called Milli Lig - National League) started in 1959. Vefa was one of the founder member of Turkish Professional League. In 1959 Turkish Professional League was played in two stages - the Groups and the Final. The winners of each group qualified to the second stage. Vefa was placed in Group Red. They just missed the final, coming second after Galatasaray.
Turkish Professional League in 1959.
- Group Red:
- 1 Galatasaray A.Ş.GalatasarayGalatasaray 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,...
20 14 7 6 1 18 7 (Proceeds to Final) - 2 Vefa 20 14 7 6 1 21 10
- 3 Ankara DemirsporAnkara DemirsporAnkara Demirspor is a Turkish football club which plays in TFF Third League. They were one of First League's founder members in 1958. They played 13 seasons in this league and relegated to Second League in 1971 and never returned.-History:...
16 14 4 8 2 12 11 - 4 GöztepeGöztepeGöztepe can refer to:*Göztepe, Istanbul, a neigbourhood in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey*Göztepe, İzmir, a district of İzmir, Turkey*Göztepe A.Ş., a football club in İzmir...
15 14 5 5 4 23 21 - 5 Fatih KaragümrükFatih KaragümrükFatih Karagümrük is a football club in Turkey. The side currently plays in the TFF Third League, having been relegated in the 2007–2008 season....
12 14 4 4 6 17 17 - 6 Karşıyaka S.K. 10 14 2 6 6 13 21
- 7 Gençlerbirliği S.K.GençlerbirligiGençlerbirliği 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,...
10 14 1 8 5 10 18 - 8 Adalet 9 14 1 7 6 12 21
Adalet formed in 1946 as Adalet Gençlik Kulübü, and become Alibeyköy Adalet SK in 1971, then become Alibeyköy
Alibeyköyspor
Alibeyköy S.K. is a Turkish sports club based in Alibeyköy quarter of Eyüp, Istanbul. It was founded in 1950 as Adaletspor with red-white colours. It changed its name as Alibeyköy Adalet in 1971 and as Alibeyköyspor in 1980. They played in Second League between 1980-1985...
in 1980.
- Group White:
- 1 Fenerbahçe S.K. 26 14 12 2 0 29 7 Proceeds to Final
- 2 Beşiktaş J.K.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...
18 14 8 2 4 22 16 - 3 Altay S.K. 15 14 5 5 4 18 16
- 4 İzmirspor G.S.K.Izmirsporİzmirspor is а Turkish footbаllteаm from İzmir. They were founded with the name Altınayspor but in 1930 their new name was İzmirspor. They are currently playing in the Amateur league.-League Participations:...
13 14 4 5 5 11 12 - 5 M.K.E. AnkaragücüAnkaragücüMKE Ankaragücü is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Ankara. The club wears a yellow and navy kit and play their home matches at Ankara 19 Mayis....
13 14 5 3 6 16 19 - 6 Hacettepe S.K.Hacettepe Spor KulübüHacettepe Spor Kulübü , commonly know has Hacettepe is a Turkish football club located in Ankara.-History:Hacettepe Spor Kulübü was founded as Sanayi Barbarosspor in 1949. The club played in third division in the Turkish League System between the years 1968 and 1972. It was renamed as Asaşspor in...
11 14 5 1 8 14 20 - 7 Beykoz 1908 S.K.D.Beykoz 1908 S.K.D.Beykoz 1908 SKD or commonly Beykoz 1908 is a sports club of Istanbul's historic Anatolian part district Beykoz, which was founded in 1908. Its colours are yellow and black. The club was founded as Mümeresat-i Bedenye Şubesi, and was renamed Beykoz Şark İdman Yurdu in 1911. In the year 1921 it...
10 14 3 4 7 17 21 - 8 İstanbul S.A.Ş. 6 14 1 4 9 6 22
- Final: Fenerbahçe S.K. - Galatasaray A.Ş.GalatasarayGalatasaray 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,...
(0-1), (4-0)
Vefa SK's all participiations in the Turkish Professional League (Turkcell Super League
Turkcell Super League
The Süper Lig is a Turkish professional league for association football clubs. It is the top-flight of the Turkish football league system. It is one of the top leagues in the UEFA confederation and the winner of the competition automatically qualifies for the UEFA Champions League...
) as follows;
- 1959: 2nd in the Group Red, P: 20, G: 14, W: 7, D: 6, L: 1, F: 21, A: 10.
- 1959-60: 11th place, P: 335, G: 38, W: 11, D: 13, L: 14, F: 37, A: 60.
- 1960-61: 6th place, P: 41, G: 38, W: 13, D: 15, L: 10, F: 32, A: 39.
- 1961-62: 18th place, P: 31, G: 38, W: 11, D: 9, L: 18, F: 29, A: 48.
- 1962-63: 10th place in the Group White, P: 13, G: 20, W: 3, D: 7, L: 10, F: 22, A: 37, Relegated to Turkish Second Division.
- 1965-66: 11th place, P: 27, G: 30, W: 9, D: 9, L: 12, F: 26, A: 36.
- 1966-67: 13th place, P: 29, G: 32, W: 9, D: 11, L: 12, F: 31, A: 35.
- 1967-68: 12th place, P: 29, G: 32, W: 8, D: 13, L: 11, F: 31, A: 35.
- 1968-69: 13th plave, P: 24, G: 30, W: 8, D: 8, L: 14, F: 27, A: 37.
- 1969-70: 13th place, P: 25, G: 30, W: 7, D: 11, L: 12, F: 19, A: 28.
- 1970-71: 14th place, P: 22, G: 30, W: 4, D: 14, L: 12, F: 28, A: 48.
- 1971-72: 10th place, P: 28, G: 30, W: 9, D: 10, L: 11, F: 23, A: 27.
- 1972-73: 14th place, P: 22, G: 30, W: 6, D: 10, L: 14, F: 22, A: 35.
- 1973-74: 16th place, P: 17, G: 30, W: 5, D: 7, L: 18, F: 16, A: 39. (Relegated to Turkish Second Division)
Vefa SK's Turkish Second Division (currently known as TFF 1. League) History;
1974-75: Second Division Group Red 15th.
1975-76: Second Division Group White 5th.
1976-77:
Notable players
- Mahir Çayan
- Garbis İstanbulluoğlu
- İsfendiyar Açıksöz
- Arkoç Özcan
- Hilmi Kiremitçi
- Suat MamatSuat MamatSuat İsmail Mamat is a retired Turkish professional footballer who played in Turkey for Ankara Demirspor, Galatasaray S.K., Beşiktaş J.K...
- Ayhan Bermek
- Baskın Soysal
- İsmet Yamanoğlu
- Raşit Karasu
- Şevki Şenlen
- Saffet SancaklıSaffet SancakliSaffet Sancaklı is a retired Turkish football striker. He played for Turkey national football team and was a participant at the 1996 UEFA European Championship. He scored 130 goals in Turkish Premiere League with different teams...
- Nikos KovisNikos KovisNikos Kovis , known as Niko Kovi in Turkey, is a Turkish-Greek football player and manager. He was a central defender. He was born in Istanbul....
- Koço KasapoğluKoço KasapogluKoço Kasapoğlu, also known as Yorgo or Kostas Kasapoğlu, a former Turkey international football player. He was born in Büyükada, Istanbul....
- Hasan Önder
Notable Supporters
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, İslam Çupi, Sadettin Teksoy - Writers: Mehmet Akif ErsoyMehmet Akif ErsoyMehmet Âkif Ersoy was a Turkish poet, author, academic, member of parliament, and the poet of the Turkish National Anthem....
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, Turan Oflazoğlu, Şevket Rado.
http://www.vefaspor.org/unluler.htm [Dead Link]
2008-09 Managing Team
- Chairman: Celal Altundal
- General Manager: Mehmet Kılıç
- Technical Director: Hüseyin Aydoğan
- Trainer: Kadir Eren Sayar
- Trainer: Hüseyin Tosun
National Players
Vefa SK players capped for TurkeyTurkey 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...
national Football Team whilst playing for Vefa SK:
- Sami Açıköney: 4 caps (Poland 1-2, Poland 1-6, Bulgaria 1-5, Yugoslavia 2-0)
- Hüsamettin Böke: 2 caps (Romania 1-3, Yugoslavia 2-0)
- Hayri Ragıp Candemir: 2 caps (Romania 1-3, Poland 1-6)
- Hüseyin Saygun: 4 caps (Greece 3-1, Austria 0-1, China 4-0, Yugoslavia 1-3)
- Galip Haktanır: 5 caps (Austria 0-1, Greece 2-1, Austria 0-1, Iran 6-1, Israel 1-5)
- Melih Ilgaz: 1 cap (Iran 6-1)
- Bülent Varol: 1 cap (Iran 6-1)
- Şükrü ErsoyŞükrü ErsoyŞükrü Ersoy is a Turkish football goalkeeper who played for Turkey in the 1954 FIFA World Cup.-Career:Born in Kadıköy, Ersoy began playing youth football for Fenerbahçe. He would play for Vefa S.K. and Ankaragücü before appearing for the Fenerbahçe senior squad...
(goalkeeper): 1 cap (Israel 1-5) - İsmet Yamanoğlu: 5 caps (Sweden 1-3, Switzerland 1-5, Spain 0-0, Switzerland 2-1, Yugoslavia 2-2)
- Garbis İstanbulluoğlu: 5 caps (Switzerland 1-5, Spain 0-0, Switzerland 2-1, Yugoslavia 2-2, Italy B 0-1)
- Nejat Küçüksorgunlu: 2 caps (Egypt 4-0, Poland 1-0,
- Hilmi Kiremitçi: 10 caps (Egypt 4-0, Poland 1-0, Spain 0-3, Belgium 1-1, Holland 2-1, Belgium 1-1, Romania 0-3, Romania 2-0, Holland 0-0, Bulgaria 1-2)
Vefa SK players scored for 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...
National Football Team whilst playing for Vefa SK;
- Hüseyin Saygun: 1 goal (China 4-0)
- Garbis İstanbulluoğlu: 3 goals (Switzerland 1-5, Switzerland 2-1 (2 goals))
- Hilmi Kiremitçi: 1 goal (Egypt 4-0)
Note:
- Sami Açıköney is first Vefa SK player represented TurkeyTurkey national football teamThe 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...
National Football team on 2 October 1925 in İstanbul against Poland. - Garbis İstanbulluoğlu is the first Vefa SK player scored for TurkeyTurkey national football teamThe 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...
National Football Team. - Garbis İstanbulluoğlu first capped on 1 June 1952 in Ankara against Switzerland, scored in his debut.
- Garbis İstanbulluoğlu is also the first Christian player represented TurkeyTurkey national football teamThe 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...
National Football Team. - Hilmi Kiremitçi also scored in his debut for Turkey against Egypt on 5 April 1957 in Al-Qairah during Mediterranean GamesMediterranean GamesThe Mediterranean Games are a multi-sport games held every four years, mainly for nations bordering the Mediterranean Sea, where Europe, Africa and Asia meet. The idea was proposed at the 1948 Summer Olympics by Muhammed Taher Pasha, chairman of the Egyptian Olympic Committee, and they were first...
. He is the last Vefa SK player represented Turkey as a Vefa SK player on 27 November 1960 in Sofija against Bulgaria. He then moved to Fenerbahçe S.K..