Soccer entered Turkey in early 20th century through English merchants. First Turkish clubs were founded in Istanbul. Republic's establishment in 1923 spread soccer to Anatolian cities
Born in Köprübaşı, Trabzon in 1977, started at Trabzonspor. Scored 31 goals in 2004-05 Süper Lig season, becoming league top scorer. Won two consecutive Turkish Cups with Trabzonspor. Transferred to Zenit in 2006 for €7.5 million, winning multiple titles. Played for Rubin Kazan, Beşiktaş, Ankaragücü, and Orduspor before retiring
Born in Creil, France to DR Congolese parents. Started at Lens' reserve team in fourth tier. Scored first Ligue 2 goal against Bourg-en-Bresse in 2016
Founded in 1967 through merger of several local clubs. Has women's football and men's basketball teams. Uses claret and sky blue colors with striped shirt designs
Trabzonspor has 4 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses in Süper Lig. Team ranks 13th out of 19 teams, winning 25% of matches. Home form is average with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss. Away form is poor with 0 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses
62nd season of the Turkish Cup sponsored by Ziraat Bank. 16 amateur teams from 16 cities participated. 48 teams from 3rd League and 19 from 2nd League competed. 11 teams from 1st League and 10 from Super League participated