Göztepe S.K. facts for kids
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| Full name | Göztepe Spor Kulübü | |||
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| Nickname(s) | Göz Göz | |||
| Founded | 14 June 1925 (as Göztepe Gençlik Kulübü) | |||
| Ground | Gürsel Aksel Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 19,713 | |||
| Owner | Sport Republic | |||
| Chairman | Rasmus Ankersen | |||
| Manager | Stanimir Stoilov | |||
| League | TFF First League | |||
| 2021–22 | Süper Lig, 19th of 20 (relegated) | |||
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Göztepe Spor Kulübü, often called Göztepe, is a Turkish sports club. It is based in the İzmir neighborhoods of Göztepe and Güzelyalı. The club is famous for its football team.
But Göztepe is more than just football! It also has teams for fencing, triathlon, handball, volleyball, basketball, gymnastic, archery, billiards, sailing, swimming, and windsurfing.
Göztepe won the Turkish championship in 1950. This was their biggest success at home. In 1969, they made history. They became the first Turkish football team to reach a semi-final in a European competition.
Göztepe is known as a true neighborhood club. They have one of the most loyal fan bases in Turkey. Even when the team struggled from 2002 to 2008, their games drew huge crowds. More fans came to their matches in the lower leagues than to many top-tier games!
Overall, Göztepe ranks 13th in the all-time table of Turkish football teams.
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Club History and Achievements
Göztepe was started in 1925. It broke away from another club called Altay. The team's colors are red and yellow. In 1937, Göztepe joined with İzmirspor and Egespor. They were renamed Doğanspor.
Some İzmirspor fans did not like this merger. So, they started a new club called Ateşspor in 1938. Doğanspor changed its name back to Göztepe in 1939. Ateşspor also became İzmirspor again that same year.
Winning the Championship
The club's greatest moment was winning the Turkish Football Championship in 1950. They won the final group in their home city of İzmir. This made them the first and only football club from İzmir to become Turkish champions. Göztepe also finished second in 1942.
A Golden Era
Göztepe had a very successful time between 1963 and 1971. This was under the coach Adnan Süvari. Their famous starting team from that period is still remembered today. It included players like Ali Artuner, Mehmet Işıkal, Hüseyin Yazıcı, and Gürsel Aksel.
Tough Times and Comeback
After the 2002–03 season, Göztepe faced big money problems. They were relegated from the top league, the Süper Lig. Because they could not pay their debts, the club was banned from signing new players. This led to the team falling down the leagues. They were relegated four times in five seasons!
On April 21, 2007, they lost their last home game. They were relegated to the Turkish Regional Amateur League. This is a very low league.
But things changed on August 20, 2007. A business group from Istanbul bought the club. The new owner, İmam Altınbaş, promised to bring Göztepe back to the Süper Lig. He wanted them to be one of the top five clubs in Turkey. In June 2014, Altınbaş Holdings sold the club to Mehmet Sepil.
Climbing Back Up
In the 2007–08 season, Göztepe played in the Regional Amateur League. They lost a tough penalty shootout. However, on June 18, 2008, another club merged with Göztepe. This allowed Göztepe to take their place in a higher league, the TFF Third League.
They finished first in their group in the 2008–09 season. This earned them promotion to the TFF Second League. On May 19, 2009, Göztepe won the Third League championship!
Göztepe kept climbing. They won the TFF Second League in 2010–11. This promoted them to the TFF First League. On May 3, 2015, they won the TFF Second League again. This meant another promotion to the TFF First League. Finally, on June 4, 2017, Göztepe returned to the Süper Lig. This was their first time back since the 2002–03 season.
On August 19, 2022, Göztepe made history again. A sports investment company from London, Sport Republic, bought 70% of the club. This made Göztepe the first Turkish football club to be mostly owned by foreign investors.
Big Rivalries
Göztepe has a huge rivalry with another İzmir club, Karşıyaka. When these two teams played on May 16, 1981, over 80,000 fans came to watch! This was a world record for a second-division football game. The Guinness Book of World Records even recognized it. The Guardian newspaper called it "The biggest non-top-flight attendance ever." It is one of the most intense rivalries in the world.
Göztepe also has rivalries with other big clubs in İzmir. These include Altay, Altınordu, İzmirspor, and Bucaspor.
Home Stadium
From October 1, 2016, Göztepe shared a stadium with Altınordu F.K.. They used the Bornova Stadium. This was while their new stadium was being built. On January 26, 2020, Göztepe played their first game in their very own Gürsel Aksel Stadium. They played against Beşiktaş. Göztepe still uses this stadium as their home ground today.
Stadium History
| # | Stadium | Years | Capacity |
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| 1 | Alsancak Stadium | 1925–2011 | 15,358 |
| 2 | İzmir Atatürk Stadium | 2011–2016 | 51,337 |
| 3 | Doğanlar Stadium | 2016–2020 | 12,500 |
| 4 | Gürsel Aksel Stadium | 2020– | 19,713 |
Club Honours (Trophies)
Göztepe has won many titles throughout its history:
League Titles
- Turkish Football Championship
- Champions: 1950
- Runners-up: 1942
- TFF First League
- Winners: 1977–78, 1980–81, 1998–99, 2000–01
- Runners-up: 1989–90, 1990–91, 2023–24
- TFF Second League
- Winners: 2010–11, 2014–15
- Runners-up: 2013–14
- TFF Third League
- Winners: 2008–09
Cup Wins
- Turkish Cup
- Winners: 1968–69, 1969–70
- Runners-up: 1966–67
- Turkish Super Cup
- Winners: 1970
- Runners-up: 1969
- Prime Minister's Cup
- Runners-up: 1950
European Competitions
- Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
- Semi-finalist: 1968–69
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
- Quarter-finalist: 1969–70
Other Achievements
- Turkish Federation Cup
- Winners: 1962–63
- İzmir Football League
- Winners (5): 1941–42, 1942–43, 1943–44, 1949–50, 1952–53
Statistics
Leagues Göztepe Played In
Göztepe has played in various leagues over the years:
- Süper Lig: 1959–77, 1978–80, 1981–82, 1999–2000, 2001–03, 2017–2022, 2024-
- TFF First League: 1977–78, 1980–81, 1982–99, 2000–01, 2003–04, 2011–13, 2015–2017, 2022–2024
- TFF Second League: 2004–05, 2009–11, 2013–15
- TFF Third League: 2005–07, 2008–09
- Amateur Level: 2007–08
European Competition Summary
Göztepe has played in European tournaments:
| Competition | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
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| UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 10 | +4 |
| Inter-Cities Fairs Cup | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 22 | 39 | −17 |
| Balkans Cup | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| non-UEFA Total | 24 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 28 | 43 | –15 |
| Overall Total | 34 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 42 | 53 | –11 |
Key European Achievements
| Season | Achievement | Notes |
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| Inter-Cities Fairs Cup | ||
| 1968–69 | Semi-finalist | Lost to  Újpest FC |
| UEFA Cup Winners' Cup | ||
| 1969–70 | Quarter-finalist | Lost to  Roma |
| Balkans Cup | ||
| 1972 | Group Stage | Eliminated in the group stage |
Current Team Squad
Last update: 12 September 2024
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Club Staff
Board Members
| President | Rasmus Frøkiær Ankersen |
| Board Member | Henrik Kraft |
| Board Member | Mehmet Sepil |
| Board Member | Enes Memiş |
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Technical Staff
| Sporting Director | Ivan Mance |
| Manager | Stanimir Stoilov |
| Assistant | Sadik Ahmet Balci |
| Assistant | Tsanko Tsvetanov |
| Assistant | Yoncho Arsov |
| Goalkeeping Coach | Süha Özen |
| Athletic Coach | Dr. Gökhan Kandemir |
| Match Analyst | Ivan Radoslavov |
| Chief Scout | Deyan Georgiev |
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See also
In Spanish: Göztepe Spor Kulübü para niños
