The 2024–25 season was 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 participated in this season's edition of the Turkish Cup, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.
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Kits Fenerbahçe's 2024–25 kits, manufactured by Puma, were unveiled on 24 June 2024 and went on sale on the same day.
Supplier: Puma Main sponsor: Otokoç
Side sponsor: Safiport Back sponsor: Halley
Sleeve sponsor: Nesine, Alpet Shorts 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. Two days later, the club announced the appointment of José Mourinho as head coach.
On 21 June, Fenerbahçe extended Mert Hakan Yandaşs contract by two years, expiring in 2026. On the same day, Levent Mercan signed from Fatih Karagümrük on a contract until 2028. On 23 June, Fenerbahçe's pre-season schedule was announced. After undergoing health checks in Istanbul on 22 June, the team traveled to the Düzce Topuk Yaylasi for the first part of pre-season camp on 24 June and played a friendly against Petrolul Ploiești, winning 2–1, with goals from Edin Džeko and Miha Zajc. The team then traveled to Graz for the second part of the pre-season training on 2 July, where they played friendlies against Admira Wacker, Hajduk Split and Strasbourg, respectively. On 6 July, Fenerbahçe drew 1–1 with Admira Wacker, with Edin Džeko scoring a penalty. On 10 July, Fenerbahçe lost 1–0 to Hajduk Split, and three days later, Fenerbahçe defeated Strasbourg 4–0, with Sebastian Szymański, Dušan Tadić, Ryan Kent and Edin Džeko scoring the team's goals.
On 1 July, Çağlar Söyüncü transferred to the club from Atlético Madrid and signed a contract until 2027. On 8 July, Fenerbahçe announced that Serdar Aziz had left the pre-season camp after a meeting with Mourinho and was given permission to seek a move to another club. On 11 July, the club's 2024–25 Süper Lig season fixture was announced, with Fenerbahçe playing against Adana Demirspor in the first match of the new season. On 16 July, Cenk Tosun signed from Beşiktaş on a contract until 2026. On the same day, Oğuz Aydın signed from Alanyaspor on a contract until 2028. A day later, Allan Saint-Maximin joined the team on loan from Al-Ahli until the end of the season. On 18 July, Fenerbahçe defeated Hull City 5–1 in their last pre-season friendly match, with Džeko scoring a double and goals from Fred, Szymański and Yandaş.
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. On 25 July, Youssef En-Nesyri signed from Sevilla on a contract until 2029. A day later, Fenerbahçe announced the departure of Umut Nayir to Konyaspor. 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.
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. On 10 August, Fenerbahçe defeated Adana Demirspor 1–0 at home, with a goal from Edin Džeko ensuring victory in their first Süper Lig match of the season. 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.
On 17 August, Fenerbahçe drew 2–2 away to Göztepe. The goals came from Edin Džeko's penalty and Youssef En-Nesyri's header. On 19 August, Miguel Crespo left the club to join İstanbul Başakşehir on a permanent transfer. A day later, Fenerbahçe announced that João Pedros contract was terminated by mutual agreement.
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. 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. Three days later, a brace from Dušan Tadić and a goal from Edin Džeko saw Fener win 3–0 at Alanyaspor. On 31 August, Miha Zajc was loaned to French side Toulouse until the end of the season. 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.
September On 3 September, Fenerbahçe announced the permanent transfer of Luan Peres to Santos. On the same day, Fenerbahçe announced the permanent transfer of Rade Krunić to Red Star Belgrade. On 7 September, Omar Fayed was loaned to Belgian side Beerschot until the end of the season. On 9 September, Filip Kostić joined the team on loan from Juventus until the end of the season.
On 13 September, Emre Mor transferred to Eyüpspor on loan until the end of the season. 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. 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.
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. Three days later, Fener beat Antalyaspor 2–0 away, with a goal from Dušan Tadić and own goal from the opponent's defense.
October On 3 October, Fenerbahçe drew 1–1 away to Twente in the Europa League with a goal from Dušan Tadić. On 17 October, Fenerbahçe announced that the contract with Ryan Kent was terminated by mutual agreement. 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.
Four days later, Fenerbahçe drew 1–1 at home to Manchester United in the Europa League with a goal from Youssef En-Nesyri. 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.
November On 3 November, Fener beat Trabzonspor 3–2 at away with the help of goals from Fred, Edin Džeko and Sofyan Amrabat. On 7 November, Fener lost 3–1 away to AZ in the Europa League. Youssef En-Nesyri scoring the only goal for his team.
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. 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. 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.
December On 2 December, Fener defeated Gaziantep 3–1 at home with goals from Oğuz Aydın, Rodrigo Becão and Edin Džeko. 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.
On 11 December, Fenerbahçe lost 2–0 at home to Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League. Four days later, Fener defeated İstanbul Başakşehir 3–1 at home with a brace from Youssef En-Nesyri and a goal from Edin Džeko. On 20 December, Fenerbahçe drew 1–1 away to Eyüpspor with a goal from Youssef En-Nesyri.
January On 5 January, Fener defeated Hatayspor 2–1 at home with brace from Youssef En-Nesyri. Four days later, Fener defeated Kasımpaşa 3–0 away in the first match of the Turkish Cup group stage with the goals of Youssef En-Nesyri, Yusuf Akçiçek and Bartuğ Elmaz.
On 13 January, Fenerbahçe defeated Konyaspor 3–2 away with goals from Mert Müldür, Çağlar Söyüncü and Dušan Tadić. On 16 January, Fenerbahçe extended İrfan Kahveci contract for three years.
Three days later, Fener defeated Adana Demirspor 4–0 away with a brace from Youssef En-Nesyri and one goal each from Edin Džeko and Cenk Tosun. On 23 January, Fenerbahçe drew 0–0 with Lyon at home in the Europa League. On the same day, Diego Carlos signed from Aston Villa on a contract until 2028, Lincoln was loaned to English side Hull City until the end of the season, and Emir Ortakaya was loaned to Belgian side Beerschot AC until the end of the season.
On 24 January, Fenerbahçe announced that the contract with Samet Akaydin was terminated by mutual agreement. On 26 January, Fener defeated Göztepe 3–2 at home with brace from Youssef En-Nesyri a goal from Oğuz Aydın. On 28 January, Talisca signed from Al Nassr on a contract until 2026. On 30 January, Milan Škriniar arrived at the club on loan from Paris Saint-Germain until the end of the season.
On the same day, Fenerbahçe drew 2–2 away to Midtjylland in the Europa League with goals from Youssef En-Nesyri and Edin Džeko to advance to the knockout phase play-offs. On 31 January, Ognjen Mimović signed from Red Star Belgrade on a contract until 2029. On the same day, Bartuğ Elmaz was loaned to Slovenian side Maribor until the end of the season.
February On 2 February, Fener defeated Çaykur Rizespor 3–2 at home with brace from Edin Džeko and a goal from Youssef En-Nesyri.
Players First team Goalkeepers Defenders Midfielders Forwards
Reserve team
Transfers In No.Pos.PlayerTransferred fromFeeDateSource Summer22 Levent Mercan Fatih Karagümrük33 Rade Krunić AC Milan— João Pedro Grêmio13 Miguel Crespo Rayo Vallecano3 Samet Akaydin Panathinaikos99 Emre Mor Fatih Karagümrük18 Umut Nayir Pendikspor28 Bartuğ Elmaz Sivasspor— Burak Kapacak— Emre Demir Ümraniyespor— Emir Ortakaya Kocaelispor— Omar Fayed Novi Pazar — Jo Jin-ho— Tiago Çukur Beveren— Çağtay Kurukalıp İskenderunspor54 Ertuğrul Çetin Gençlerbirliği4 Çağlar Söyüncü Atlético Madrid23 Cenk Tosun Beşiktaş70 Oğuz Aydın Alanyaspor97 Allan Saint-Maximin Al-Ahli19 Youssef En-Nesyri Sevilla34 Sofyan Amrabat Fiorentina18 Filip Kostić Juventus Winter33 Diego Carlos Aston Villa94 Talisca Al Nassr37 Milan Škriniar Paris Saint-Germain77 Ognjen Mimović Red Star Belgrade
Out No.Pos.PlayerTransferred toFeeDateSource Summer19 Leonardo Bonucci15 Joshua King Toulouse91 Serdar Dursun Fatih Karagümrük 23 Michy Batshuayi Galatasaray— Jo Jin-ho Radnički Niš 4 Serdar Aziz— Yusuf Kocatürk Ümraniyespor— Emre Demir Sakaryaspor— Tiago Çukur Roda JC29 Ahmet Aydın 68 Aksarayspor — Emir Ortakaya Westerlo18 Umut Nayir Konyaspor— Yiğit Efe Demir Fatih Karagümrük— Melih Bostan Konyaspor— Çağtay Kurukalıp Fatih Karagümrük— Çağrı Fedai Gençlerbirliği13 Miguel Crespo İstanbul Başakşehir— Samet Sargın Balıkesirspor— João Pedro Hull City7 Ferdi Kadıoğlu Brighton & Hove Albion26 Miha Zajc Toulouse14 Luan Peres Santos33 Rade Krunić Red Star Belgrade90 Furkan Onur Akyüz Fatih Karagümrük— Omar Fayed Beerschot 99 Emre Mor Eyüpspor11 Ryan Kent Winter— Lincoln Hull City— Emir Ortakaya Beerschot AC3 Samet Akaydin Çaykur Rizespor28 Bartuğ Elmaz Maribor77 Ognjen Mimović Zenit Saint Petersburg20 Cengiz Ünder Los Angeles FC
Transfer summary Undisclosed fees are not included in the transfer totals.
Expenditure
Summer: €37,500,000
Winter: €15,000,000