Boz Baykuşlar (The Grey Owls) Turuncu Lacivertliler (The Orange-Navy Blues)
Short name
İBFK
Founded
15 June 1990; 34 years ago (1990-06-15), as İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi Spor Kulübü 4 June 2014; 10 years ago (2014-06-04), as İstanbul Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü
İstanbul Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü (Turkish pronunciation:[isˈtanbuɫbaˈʃakʃehiɾˈfutboɫkulyˈby]), 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 state-of-the-art Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium, which has been their base since 2014. As one 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.
İstanbul Başakşehir Futbol Kulübü is a relatively new football club compared to many other professional Turkish teams, having been established in 1990. The club’s original name was İSKİ Spor Kulübü, and it was owned by the municipality’s water distribution company. ISKI Spor Kulübü began competing in the Regional Amateur Football League during the 1990–91 season, earning promotion to the TFF Second League. After this promotion, the club’s name was changed to İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor.
The club competed in the TFF Second League until 1996. After a successful campaign in the 2006–07 season, they secured promotion to the Süper Lig. İstanbul BB finished 12th in the 2007–08 season, ensuring their stay in the top division. In the 2009–10 season, the club achieved a 6th-place finish. However, in the 2012–13 season, the team finished 16th and was relegated to the TFF First League. The club made an immediate comeback, finishing the 2013–14 season as champions and earning promotion back to the Süper Lig.
On 19 July 2020, Başakşehir were crowned champions of the Turkish Süper Lig for the first time in the club’s history.[2][3][4] They also became only the sixth club in the competition’s history to win the league title and the fourth club from Istanbul to do so.
On 18 February 2024, it was reported that City Football Group, the ownership group behind Manchester City, reached an agreement to purchase a majority stake in Başakşehir. 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.[5][6][7]
Crest and Colors
İstanbul Başakşehir’s crest features a shield with a bold “B” at the center, symbolizing the club’s identity. The backdrop of stars represents ambition and success. The crest includes the club’s name, “İstanbul Başakşehir,” and the year “2014,” marking its rebranding. The official colors, orange and navy blue, symbolize energy, ambition, professionalism, and focus, distinguishing the club in the Süper Lig.[8]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Göksel Gümüşdağ
Carlos Carvalhal
Edin Višća
Alexandru Epureanu
Júnior Caiçara
Danijel Aleksić
Emmanuel Adebayor
Samuel Holmén
Demba Ba
Krzysztof Piątek
