FENERBAHÇE SK: The Yellow Canaries
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü is one of the "Big Three" football clubs in Turkey, alongside Galatasaray and Beşiktaş. Founded in 1907
Key Identity and Location
Foundation: The club was founded secretly in 1907 in the Moda district of Kadiköy, on the Asian side of Istanbul, during the strict rule of the Ottoman Empire. This makes them unique as they are based on the Asian side, while their main rivals are on the European side.
Colors & Nickname: The club colors are Navy Blue and Yellow, which symbolizes nobility and jealousy/envy, respectively. Their popular nickname is "Sarı Kanaryalar" (The Yellow Canaries).
Home Stadium: Fenerbahçe plays its home matches at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium (Fenerbahçe Park) in Kadıköy.
Rivalry: The club shares the most intense rivalry in Turkish football with Galatasaray, known as the "Intercontinental Derby" (Kıtalararası Derbi).
