İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.

Not to be confused with İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor.
İstanbul Başakşehir
Full nameİstanbul Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü
Nickname(s)Boz Baykuşlar (The Grey Owls)
Turuncu Lacivertliler (The Orange-Navy Blues)
Short nameİBFK
Founded15 June 1990 (1990-06-15), as İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi Spor Kulübü
4 June 2014 (2014-06-04), as İstanbul Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü
GroundBaşakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium
Capacity17,319
PresidentGöksel Gümüşdağ
Head coachÇağdaş Atan
LeagueSüper Lig
2024–25Süper Lig, 5th of 19
Websiteibfk.com.tr

İstanbul Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü (Turkish pronunciation: [isˈtanbuɫ baˈʃakʃehiɾ ˈfutboɫ kulyˈby]), commonly referred to as Başakşehir or, due to sponsorship reasons, Rams Başakşehir, is a professional football club based in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, Turkey. Known for its vibrant orange and navy colors, the club was established in 1990 and competes in the top tier of Turkish football, the Süper Lig.

The team plays its home matches at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium, which has been their base since 2014. As one club of six Istanbul-based clubs in the Süper Lig this season, Başakşehir has carved out its identity as a competitive force domestically and on the European stage. The club achieved its first league championship in the 2019–20 season, marking a milestone in its relatively young history.

Başakşehir continues to participate in various domestic and international tournaments, including the Turkish Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, showcasing its ambition to become a consistent contender in Turkish and European football.

Başakşehir is considered to be linked politically to Justice and Development Party (AKP) and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

History

1990–2014: İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor

The roots of the club lie in the multi-sport organisation İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor (İstanbul BBSK), created in 1990 under mayor Nurettin Sözen when the municipality brought together the amateur sides of İETT, İtfaiyespor and İSKİ under one umbrella. [1] The football team initially competed in the lower national divisions in the early 1990s and worked its way up the league ladder.

İstanbul BBSK earned promotion to the top flight for the first time at the end of the 2006–07 season, finishing in the automatic promotion places of Lig A (then the second tier).[2] In their debut Süper Lig campaign they finished 12th in 2007–08, consolidating their status.[3] Two seasons later the team recorded a 6th-place finish in 2009–10, the best league placing of the İstanbul BBSK era.[4] In 2010–11, under head coach Abdullah Avcı, İstanbul BB matched their strongest league form and also reached the Turkish Cup final for the first time; they were beaten by Beşiktaş on penalties after a 2–2 draw (a.e.t.) at Kadir Has Stadium in Kayseri.[5][6]

Relegation followed in 2012–13 after finishing 16th, sending the club back to the second tier.[7][8] They made an immediate return as champions of the second tier in 2013–14, securing promotion back to the Süper Lig.[9]

2014–present: İstanbul Başakşehir (rebranded)

On 4 June 2014, the professional football branch was spun off from the municipality structure and reconstituted as a joint-stock company under the name İstanbul Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü, with Göksel Gümüşdağ appointed chairman.[10] In its debut Süper Lig season as Başakşehir, the team finished 4th, qualifying for the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. In the 2015–16 season qualifiers, the team was eliminated by AZ Alkmaar but secured another 4th-place league finish. During the 2016–17 season, Başakşehir defeated Rijeka in the qualifiers but was eliminated by Shakhtar Donetsk before reaching the group stage.

In just their third season after rebranding, Başakşehir finished as runners-up in the 2016–17 Süper Lig. In the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League qualifiers, they defeated Club Brugge but were knocked out by Sevilla in the play-off round. They subsequently participated in the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League group stage, finishing 3rd in Group C. Domestically, Başakşehir finished the 2017–18 season in 3rd place. In the following season, Başakşehir was eliminated by Burnley in the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League qualifiers but secured a 2nd-place finish in the 2018–19 Süper Lig.

Ahead of the 2019–20 season, Başakşehir adopted the slogan “New Vision, Same Goal.” Although they were eliminated by Olympiacos in the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League play-off, they topped Group J in the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League, competing against Roma, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Wolfsberger AC. They advanced to the Round of 32, defeating Sporting CP but were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Copenhagen.

On 19 July 2020, Başakşehir clinched their first Süper Lig title, sealing the championship with a 1–0 home win over Kayserispor on the penultimate matchday at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium. Coached by Okan Buruk, and led by figures such as Mahmut Tekdemir, Edin Višća, Demba Ba and Enzo Crivelli, Başakşehir became only the sixth club to win the competition and the fourth from Istanbul to lift the trophy, following Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş. The title also marked the first championship by a club outside the “Big Four” since Bursaspor in 2009–10 and secured a place in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers for the following season.[11][12][13][14]

As champions they qualified directly for the UEFA Champions League group stage the following season.[15] In the 2020–21 group stage, Başakşehir were drawn in Group H with Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and RB Leipzig, and finished fourth.[16] The high point was a 2–1 home win over Manchester United in Istanbul. [17] Their final match in Paris was abandoned after an incident involving the fourth official and resumed the next day with a new crew; Paris Saint-Germain won 5–1.[18][19]

In 2020–21, Başakşehir struggled domestically after the title year and finished 12th in the league; manager Okan Buruk departed on 29 January 2021 and Aykut Kocaman was appointed on 1 February. [20][21][22] In 2021–22, Emre Belözoğlu took charge in October and lifted the side to 4th place with 65 points and a European berth. [23][24] In 2022–23, Başakşehir topped UEFA Europa Conference League Group A ahead of Fiorentina and Hearts and reached the Round of 16, where they were eliminated by Gent (1–1 away, 1–4 home); they finished 5th in the league.[25][26][27]

On 18 February 2024, it was reported that City Football Group, the ownership group behind Manchester City, reached a partnership agreement with the club in order to improve their football strategy, recruitment, scouting and coaching methodology. This development marked a significant milestone for the club, aligning it with one of the most successful football group structures in the world. The deal is expected to enhance Başakşehir’s international presence and bolster its financial and operational capabilities.[28][29]

After finishing the 2023–24 season in 4th place with 61 points, Başakşehir qualified for Europe.[30][31] In 2024–25 they finished 5th in the Süper Lig on 54 points under head coach Çağdaş Atan.[32] Atan then signed a new two-year deal with the club on 29 May 2025. [33]

Crest and Colors

İstanbul Başakşehir’s crest prominently features a stylized shield containing a bold “B” at the center, signifying both “Başakşehir” and the club’s modern identity. The background showcases a pattern of stars representing ambition, vision, and the pursuit of excellence, while the year “2014” inscribed on the crest marks the club’s re-establishment and transformation from a municipal team into a professionally managed entity.[34]

The club’s official colors—orange and navy blue—were deliberately chosen to break from traditional color schemes associated with Istanbul’s other major clubs. Orange, a vibrant and energetic tone, symbolizes dynamism, youth, and innovation, while navy blue conveys professionalism, strength, and strategic discipline.[35]

The crest was designed to emphasize the club’s breakaway identity from its roots as İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor and signal its arrival as an ambitious contender in Turkish football. It reflects the club’s urban-modernist ethos, representing the Başakşehir district a growing suburban area of Istanbul known for rapid development, modern infrastructure, and a younger demographic.[36]

In addition to its visual identity, Başakşehir maintains strong branding consistency across its marketing, kit designs, and digital presence. Their kits are often designed with minimalist aesthetics emphasizing clean lines and bold contrasts—to reflect a sleek and progressive image, in line with their status as one of the most modern and corporate-driven football clubs in the Süper Lig.[37]

Kit suppliers and shirt sponsors

Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2006–2007 Adidas İstaç
2007–2008 Lescon Sunny
2008–2009 Kalpen
2009–2010 Nike Turkcell
2010–2011 Medical Park
2011–2013 Fakir
2013–2014 Lescon
2014–2015 Adidas Makro
2015–2018 Nike
2018–2019 Macron Decovita
2019–2020 Mall of Istanbul
2020–2022 Bilcee Decovita
2022–2023 Joma Balkar
2023–2024 Todini
2024– Puma

Stadium

See also: Atatürk Olympic Stadium and Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium

Before the club was renamed İstanbul Başakşehir, they played most of their home matches at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium, the largest stadium in Turkey with a capacity of over 75,000. It was primarily chosen due to its availability and proximity, although its vast size often resulted in low attendances and a limited matchday atmosphere for a relatively smaller club like İstanbul BB.[38]

To establish a more permanent and identity-driven home, construction of a new stadium began in the Başakşehir district. The Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium officially opened on 26 July 2014, and the club began hosting home matches there starting from the 2014–15 Süper Lig season.[39]

Named after the iconic Turkish coach Fatih Terim, the stadium seats 17,800 spectators and features modern football infrastructure, including VIP suites, press areas, player facilities, and hospitality lounges. Located near major highways and accessible by Istanbul’s expanding metro system, it has quickly become a fan-centric venue.[40] Since opening, the stadium has not only served as İstanbul Başakşehir’s home ground but has also hosted Turkey national youth team matches and various UEFA competition fixtures, thanks to its UEFA Category 4 certification and modern design.[41]

Attendances

In the UEFA Champions League group stage, Başakşehir’s home match against Paris Saint-Germain on 28 October 2020 at the Fatih Terim Stadium was played before an official attendance of 350.[42] On 4 November 2020, Başakşehir defeated Manchester United 2–1 in Istanbul, again with an official attendance of 350.[43]

Earlier, in the 2017–18 Champions League third qualifying round (second leg), Başakşehir hosted Club Brugge on 2 August 2017 at the Fatih Terim Stadium before 9,168 spectators.[44]

Season-by-season Süper Lig home averages at the Fatih Terim Stadium have remained modest. Recent aggregates on TFF list: 2,476 (2024–25), 2,598 (2023–24), 2,584 (2022–23); 2020–21 recorded 0 due to restrictions on spectators.

The lowest recorded home attendance in the available database for a Süper Lig match at the Fatih Terim Stadium is 672 (vs Kasımpaşa, 11 December 2021).[45]

Club identity and supporters

Başakşehir are linked closely to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.[46][47][48] Originally founded in the 1990s as İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor by the Istanbul municipality during Erdoğan’s tenure as mayor, the club was rebranded in 2014 as İstanbul Başakşehir FK. The rebranding coincided with the rise of the Başakşehir district, a newly developed area aligned with Erdoğan’s vision for a conservative, pious urban middle class.[46][48] The club’s former president, Göksel Gümüşdağ, is both a member of the AKP and related to Erdoğan by marriage.[46][47][49] Erdoğan personally opened Başakşehir’s new stadium in 2014, where he played in a ceremonial match and had the number 12 retired in his honour. The club has received sponsorship from companies closely linked to the government, such as Medipol, whose founder Fahrettin Koca later served as health minister in Erdoğan’s cabinet.[46]

These connections have led critics to label Başakşehir as a “regime club” or “FC Erdoğan”.[46][50] The club’s rapid rise in Turkish football has been widely perceived as politically driven, supported by state-linked resources and favourable media coverage.[46] This has drawn a sharp contrast with traditional Istanbul clubs like Beşiktaş, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahçe, which have larger, historic, and often more oppositional fanbases.[46][47] For some observers, Başakşehir symbolises the AKP’s broader strategy of reshaping Turkish cultural institutions, using football as a platform to promote its political and social ideals.[46]

The supporter group of İstanbul Başakşehir is 1453 Başakşehir.[46] 1453 Başakşehir have been categorised as heavily nationalist and pro-Erdoğan. 1453 Başakşehir made the headlines for the first time with a giant "Commander-in-Chief Erdoğan" banner they opened during a Champions League qualifier against Club Brugge.[48] The previous supporter group, Boz Baykuşlar, which existed before the club’s restructuring, has voluntarily chosen not to be present in the stands of İstanbul Başakşehir anymore.

Honours

Domestic

League

Cup

Past seasons

Main article: List of İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. seasons

Results of League and Cup Competitions by Season

Season League table Turkish Cup UEFA Top scorer
League Pos P W D L GF GA GD Pts UCL UEL UCL Player Goals
During the 1990–91 season, İstanbul BB competed at the amateur level.
1991–92 2. Lig 9th 34 10 13 11 35 37 −2 43 N/A. DNQ N/A. N/A.
1992–93 1st↑ 30 19 8 3 51 20 13 65
1993–94 1. Lig 6th 32 9 12 11 35 37 −2 39 R2
1994–95 9th↓ 32 8 10 14 35 46 −11 34 R3
1995–96 2. Lig 3rd 26 14 8 4 49 22 27 50 N/A
1996–97 1st↑ 32 22 8 2 82 27 55 74 R2
1997–98 1. Lig 3rd 35 18 8 9 62 45 17 62 R5
1998–99 7th 36 16 7 13 65 52 13 55 R4
1999–00 4th 32 15 9 8 47 32 15 54 R2
2000–01 5th 37 19 7 11 80 57 23 64 R3 Azad Akın 2
2001–02 12th 38 13 11 14 46 45 1 50 L32 Ercan Agaçe 12
2002–03 14th 34 11 7 13 35 48 −13 40 R1 Gökmen Ağbulak 10
2003–04 13th 34 10 7 14 42 50 −8 37 R2 Birol Aksancak 16
2004–05 9th 34 12 10 12 34 35 −1 46 R1 Volkan Glatt 6
2005–06 7th 34 13 13 8 43 31 12 52 R2 Erol Kapusuz 13
2006–07 2nd↑ 34 19 8 7 56 27 29 65 GS Ali Güzeldal 13
2007–08 Süper Lig 12th 34 10 8 16 44 47 −3 38 R2 Necati Ateş 8
2008–09 9th 34 12 6 16 37 46 −9 42 R2 İbrahim Akın 6
2009–10 6th 34 16 8 10 47 11 36 56 QF İskender Alın 11
2010–11 12th 34 12 6 16 40 45 −5 42 RU İbrahim Akın 11
2011–12 6th 34 14 8 12 48 49 −1 50 L16 Pierre Webó 15
2012–13 16th↓ 34 9 9 16 43 50 −7 36 R2 Samuel Holmén 11
2013–14 1. Lig 1st↑ 36 24 6 6 76 38 +38 78 L32 Mehmet Batdal 13
From this season onwards, the club is known as İstanbul Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü
2014–15 Süper Lig 4th 34 15 14 5 49 30 19 59 L16 DNQ Semih Şentürk 11
2015–16 4th 34 16 11 7 54 36 18 59 QF – 3QR – Edin Višća 17
2016–17 2nd 34 21 10 3 63 28 35 73 RU – PO – 10
2017–18 3rd 34 22 6 6 62 34 28 72 L16 PO GS – Emmanuel Adebayor 17
2018–19 2nd 34 19 10 5 49 22 27 67 L16 – 3QR – Edin Višća 14
2019–20 1st 34 20 9 5 65 34 31 69 L16 3QR R16 – 19
2020–21 12th 40 12 12 16 43 55 −12 48 SF GS – – Fredrik Gulbrandsen 11
2021–22 4th 38 19 8 11 56 36 20 65 R4 DNQ Stefano Okaka 12
2022–23 5th 36 18 8 10 54 37 17 62 RU – – R16 Danijel Aleksic 14
2023–24 4th 38 18 7 13 57 43 14 61 QF DNQ Krzysztof Piątek 17
2024–25 5th 36 16 6 14 60 56 4 54 GS – – LPh 31
2025–26 TBD

League affiliation

European record

Main article: Turkish football clubs in European competitions

Başakşehir made their European debut in the 2015–16 Europa League and were eliminated in the third qualifying round by AZ Alkmaar (0–2 away, 1–2 home; 1–4 agg.).[51][52]

In 2016–17 they beat HNK Rijeka on away goals (0–0 home, 2–2 away) before losing the play-off to Shakhtar Donetsk (1–2 home, 0–2 away; 1–4 agg.).[53][54][55][56]

In 2017–18 they overcame Club Brugge in the third qualifying round (3–3 away, 2–0 home; 5–3 agg.) but lost the play-off to Sevilla (1–2 home, 2–2 away; 3–4 agg.), dropping into the Europa League where they finished third in Group C.[57][58][59]

In 2018–19 they went out in the third qualifying round to Burnley after extra time (0–0 home, 0–1 a.e.t. away).[60]

The club enjoyed its best European run in 2019–20: they won Group J ahead of Roma and Mönchengladbach (notable away win 2–1 in Germany), beat Sporting CP in the round of 32 (1–3 away, 4–1 a.e.t. home; 5–4 agg.), and were then eliminated by Copenhagen in the round of 16 (1–0 home, 0–3 away; 1–3 agg.). [61][62][63][64]

As Turkish champions they entered the 2020–21 Champions League group stage (Group H with Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig and Manchester United) and finished fourth; the highlight was a 2–1 home win over Manchester United. [65]

In 2022–23 they advanced through qualifying (vs. Maccabi Netanya, Breiðablik and Antwerp), topped Group A ahead of Fiorentina and Hearts, and went out to Gent in the round of 16 (1–1 away, 1–4 home; 2–5 agg.). [66][67]

In 2024–25 they cleared qualifying (vs. La Fiorita 10–1 agg., Iberia 1999 3–0 agg., St Patrick’s Athletic 2–0 agg.) and finished 26th in the new league-phase format; results included a 1–2 home loss to Rapid Wien, 5–1 defeat at Celje, a 2–2 draw with Copenhagen, a 1–1 draw with Petrocub, a 3–1 home win over Heidenheim and a 1–1 draw away to Cercle Brugge.[68][69][70]

The 2025–26 campaign opened with a second qualifying round tie against Cherno More; Başakşehir won the first leg 1–0 before the return in Istanbul on 31 July 2025.[71][72]

Competitive record

Accurate as of 13 August 2025
Competition Pld W D L GF GA GD Win%
UEFA Champions League 12 2 2 8 15 28 −13 016.67
UEFA Europa League 24 7 6 11 24 35 −11 029.17
UEFA Conference League 30 17 9 4 61 27 +34 056.67
Total 66 26 17 23 100 90 +10 039.39

Source: UEFA.com
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal Difference.

Results

Season Competition Round Club Home Away Aggregate
2015–16 UEFA Europa League 3QR Netherlands AZ 1–2 0–2 1–4
2016–17 Croatia Rijeka 0–0 2–2 2–2 (a)
PO Ukraine Shakhtar Donetsk 1–2 0–2 1–4
2017–18 UEFA Champions League 3QR Belgium Club Brugge 2–0 3–3 5–3
PO Spain Sevilla 1–2 2–2 3–4
UEFA Europa League Group C Portugal Braga 2–1 1–2 3rd
Bulgaria Ludogorets Razgrad 0–0 2–1
Germany 1899 Hoffenheim 1–1 1–3
2018–19 UEFA Europa League 3QR England Burnley 0–0 0–1 0–1
2019–20 UEFA Champions League Greece Olympiacos 0–1 0–2 0–3
UEFA Europa League Group J Italy Roma 0–3 0–4 1st
Germany Borussia Mönchengladbach 1–1 2–1
Austria Wolfsberger AC 1–0 3–0
R32 Portugal Sporting CP 4–1 (a.e.t.) 1–3 5–4
R16 Denmark Copenhagen 1–0 0–3 1–3
2020–21 UEFA Champions League Group H France Paris Saint-Germain 0–2 1–5 4th
Germany RB Leipzig 3–4 0–2
England Manchester United 2–1 1–4
2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League 2QR Israel Maccabi Netanya 1–1 1–0 2–1
3QR Iceland Breiðablik 3–0 3–1 6–1
PO Belgium Antwerp 1–1 3–1 4–2
Group A Italy Fiorentina 3–0 1–2 1st
Scotland Heart of Midlothian 3–1 4–0
Latvia RFS 3–0 0–0
R16 Belgium Gent 1–4 1–1 2–5
2024–25 UEFA Europa Conference League 2QR San Marino La Fiorita 6–1 4–0 10–1
3QR Georgia (country) Iberia 1999 2–0 1–0 3–0
PO Republic of Ireland St Patrick's Athletic 2–0 0–0 2–0
League Phase Austria Rapid Wien 1–2 — 26th
Slovenia Celje — 1–5
Denmark Copenhagen — 2–2
Moldova Petrocub Hîncești 1–1 —
Germany 1. FC Heidenheim 3–1 —
Belgium Cercle Brugge — 1–1
2025–26 UEFA Conference League 2QR Bulgaria Cherno More 4–0 1–0 5–0
3QR Norway Viking 1–1 3–1 4–2
PO Romania Universitatea Craiova

UEFA Ranking history

See also: UEFA coefficient
As of 8 November 2024[73]
Season Rank Points Ref.
2016 194 Increase 7.920 [74]
2017 158 Increase 10.340 [75]
2018 140 Increase 8.500 [76]
2019 118 Increase 10.500 [77]
2020 71 Increase 21.500 [78]
2021 60 Increase 26.500 [79]
2022 63 Decrease 25.000 [80]
2023 56 Increase 31.000 [81]
2024 62 Decrease 29.000 [82]

Players

Current squad

As of 13 August 2025[83]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Turkey TUR Volkan Babacan
2 MF Turkey TUR Berat Özdemir
3 DF Ghana GHA Jerome Opoku
4 MF Turkey TUR Onur Ergün
5 DF Brazil BRA Léo Duarte
6 DF Turkey TUR Onur Bulut
7 MF Turkey TUR Yusuf Sarı
8 MF Cameroon CMR Olivier Kemen
9 FW Germany GER Davie Selke
10 FW Cape Verde CPV Nuno da Costa
11 MF Uzbekistan UZB Abbosbek Fayzullaev
13 MF Portugal POR Miguel Crespo
14 FW Uzbekistan UZB Eldor Shomurodov (on loan from Roma)
15 DF Turkey TUR Hamza Güreler
16 GK Turkey TUR Muhammed Şengezer
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 MF Turkey TUR Ömer Faruk Beyaz
20 MF Turkey TUR Umut Güneş
21 DF Ivory Coast CIV Christopher Opéri
23 MF Turkey TUR Deniz Türüç
27 DF Senegal SEN Ousseynou Ba
36 DF Republic of Ireland IRL Festy Ebosele
42 DF Turkey TUR Ömer Ali Şahiner
45 MF Turkey TUR Berkay Aslan
77 FW Croatia CRO Ivan Brnić
78 GK Turkey TUR Luca Stančić
98 GK Turkey TUR Deniz Dilmen
— FW Turkey TUR Muhammet Arslantaş
— MF Turkey TUR Eray Sürül

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— MF Turkey TUR Berkay Aydoğmuş (at Sarıyer until 30 June 2026)
— MF Turkey TUR Hamza Ljukovac (at FK Teplice until 30 June 2026)
— MF Turkey TUR Berkay Özcan (at Fatih Karagümrük until 30 June 2026)
— DF Turkey TUR Emre Kaplan (at Ümraniyespor until 30 June 2026)
— DF Republic of the Congo CGO Francis Nzaba (at Esenler Erokspor until 30 June 2026)
— GK Turkey TUR Yusuf Yılmaz (at Tokat Belediye Plevne Spor until 30 June 2026)
No. Pos. Nation Player
— DF Turkey TUR Efe Arda Koyuncu (at Galata Spor Kulübü until 30 June 2026)
— DF Turkey TUR Eren Karaağaç (at Galata Spor Kulübü until 30 June 2026)
— MF Ivory Coast CIV Abdoulaye Yoro (at FC Dinamo Tbilisi until 30 June 2026)
— FW Portugal POR Matchoi Djaló (at Wisła Płock until 30 June 2026)
— DF Turkey TUR Yağız Dilek (at Kırklarelispor until 30 June 2026)

Non-playing staff

Administrative Staff

Position Name
President Turkey Göksel Gümüşdağ
General Manager Turkey Tamer Güngör
Administrative Director Turkey Murat Yaman
Administrative Manager Turkey Barbaros Göznelı
Facilities Manager Turkey Ali Fuat Şen
Financial Affairs Manager Turkey Özay Aymak
Accounting Manager Turkey Haci İbrahim Aslan
Administrative Officer Turkey Tayfun Yağız Semiz
Turkey Metiner Keşaplı
Media & Communications Turkey Gökhan Yılmaz
Photographer Turkey Okan Karadağ
Commercial Turkey Aslı Elif Koç Tiryaki
Licensing & Accreditation Turkey Tugay Kurtgöz
IT Officer Turkey Berat Turan
Ticketing Officer Turkey Tolgay Karagöz
Store Manager Turkey Erhan Saydam
Accounting Specialist Turkey Sertaç Dağlı
Transportation Turkey Hayrettin Yılmaz

Source: [84]

Technical Staff

Position Name
Head Coach Turkey Çağdaş Atan
Assistant Coach Turkey Mustafa Keçeli
Turkey Hasan Fırat
Turkey Murat Özkütükçü
Turkey Cemal Atan
Performance Coach Turkey Emre Demirci
Turkey Ersin Akilveren
Goalkeeping Coach Turkey Murat Aslan
Turkey Mesut Keke
Match Analyst Turkey Serhan Erturhan
Turkey Murat Özdemir

Source: [85]

Medical and Support Staff

Position Name
Chief Medical Advisor Turkey Dr. Anıl Işık
Club Doctor Turkey Dr. Armağan Aslan
Physiotherapist Turkey Dr. Rıdvan Seyhan
Physio Specialist Turkey Erdem Eray Aydın
Turkey Furkan Heyik
Masseur Turkey Mehmet Ali Polat
Turkey Emrah Albay
Turkey Hasan Karahan
Specialist Dietitian Turkey İsmail Cerrah
Performance Psych Turkey Dr. Ertan Görgü
Translator Turkey Salih Gürel Güreli
Turkey Feyyaz Ayhan Sezen
Equipment Manager Turkey Nurdoğan Dursun
Turkey Kani Kurtgöz
Turkey Enes Yalçınkaya

Source: [86]

Managers

See also: List of İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. managers

Since turning professional in 1994 the club has had numerous head coaches. The longest-serving is Abdullah Avcı, who managed the team in two spells (2006–2011 and 2014–2019) and departed in May 2019 after a combined tenure of roughly ten and a half years.[87][88] Avcı was succeeded by Okan Buruk in June 2019; in his first season the club won its maiden Süper Lig title (2019–20).[89][90] Aykut Kocaman took charge in February 2021 and left by mutual consent in October 2021.[91][92] Former captain Emre Belözoğlu was appointed on 4 October 2021 and remained in post until September 2023.[93][94] Çağdaş Atan was unveiled on 11 September 2023 on a 2+1-year deal, and in May 2025 the club announced a further two-year extension.[95][96][97]

Season(s) Name
1994–95 Turkey Recai Çaloğlu
1995 Turkey Cihat Erbil
1995–96 Turkey Turhan Özyazanlar
1996–00 Turkey Fahrettin Genç
2000–02 Turkey Ali Osman Renklibay
2002 Turkey Kadir Özcan
2002–03 Turkey Ekrem Al
2003–04 Turkey Ali Osman Renklibay
2004–05 Turkey Uğur Tütüneker
2005–06 Turkey Hüsnü Özkara
2006–11 Turkey Abdullah Avcı
2011–12 Turkey Arif Erdem
2012 Portugal Carlos Carvalhal
2012–13 Turkey Bülent Korkmaz
2013–14 Turkey Cihat Arslan
2014–19 Turkey Abdullah Avcı
2019–21 Turkey Okan Buruk
2021 Turkey Aykut Kocaman
2021–23 Turkey Emre Belözoğlu
2023– Turkey Çağdaş Atan

Presidents

In the İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor era (1990–2014), the presidency was often held by the serving metropolitan mayor, with early office-holders including Nurettin Sözen, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Ali Müfit Gürtuna; later chairs included Nuri Albayrak, Osman Aşkın Bak and Göksel Gümüşdağ, followed by Çağatay Kalkancı (2011–2014). Gümüşdağ’s first spell as club chair ended in July 2011 when he became a vice-president of the Turkish Football Federation; an extraordinary general assembly then elected Çağatay Kalkancı as president of İstanbul BB.[98][99] In 2014 the football branch was separated from the municipal multi-sport club and re-founded as İstanbul Başakşehir; Göksel Gümüşdağ became the founding chair and has served since 2014.[100][101]

Season(s) Name
1990–94 Turkey Nurettin Sözen
1994 Turkey Vural Akarçay
1994–00 Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
2000–02 Turkey Ali Müfit Gürtuna
2002–05 Turkey Nuri Albayrak
2002–06 Turkey Osman Aşkın Bak
2006–11 Turkey Göksel Gümüşdağ
2011–14 Turkey Çağatay Kalkancı
2014– Turkey Göksel Gümüşdağ

Player records

Başakşehir’s all-time appearance record belongs to Mahmut Tekdemir with 500 competitive matches; he is followed by long-serving winger Edin Višća (398) and goalkeeper Volkan Babacan (270), while foreign stalwarts Alexandru Epureanu (262) and Júnior Caiçara (200) also surpassed the 200-appearance mark.[102] On the scoring side, the club’s all-time top scorer is Edin Višća with 109 competitive goals, ahead of Krzysztof Piątek (48), Doka Madureira (45), Mehmet Batdal (39), Danijel Aleksić (37), Deniz Türüç (29), Emmanuel Adebayor (28), İbrahim Akın (27), Samuel Holmén (27) and Demba Ba (26). The club’s first goal in UEFA competition was scored by Doka Madureira against AZ Alkmaar on 6 August 2015 at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium.[103]

Most appearances

Competitive, professional matches only. Up to date as of May 5th 2025

Rank Player Years League Cup Europe Other Total
1 Turkey Mahmut Tekdemir 2006–2024 426 38 36 0 500
2 Bosnia and Herzegovina Edin Višća 2011–2022 344 21 33 398
3 Turkey Volkan Babacan 2014– 231 20 19 0 270
4 Moldova Alexandru Epureanu 2014–2023 214 22 26 0 262
5 Turkey Berkay Özcan 2019– 166 17 34 0 217
6 Turkey Deniz Türüç 2020– 158 15 31 0 205
7 Brazil Júnior Caiçara 2017–2023 158 9 33 0 200
8 Brazil Doka Madureira 2011–2017 161 19 5 6 191
9 Turkey Ekrem Eksioglu 2006–2013 159 22 0 5 186
10 Serbia Danijel Aleksić 2019–2024 138 18 26 0 182

Top goalscorers

Competitive, professional matches only. Up to date as of May 5th 2025

Rank Player Years League Cup Europe Matches Total
1 Bosnia and Herzegovina Edin Višća 2011–2022 94 1 14 397 109
2 Poland Krzysztof Piątek 2023– 38 1 9 81 48
3 Brazil Doka Madureira 2011–2017 37 2 1 191 45
4 Turkey Mehmet Batdal 2013–2018 31 8 0 126 39
5 Serbia Danijel Aleksić 2019–2024 27 4 6 182 37
6 Turkey Deniz Türüç 2020– 22 3 4 205 29
7 Togo Emmanuel Adebayor 2017–2019 24 3 1 76 28
8 Turkey Ibrahim Akin 2008–2011 24 3 0 104 27
9 Sweden Samuel Holmén 2010–2013
2016–2017		 22 4 139 27
10 Senegal Demba Ba 2018–2019 20 1 83 26

Club records

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