Fenerbahçe's Last Süper Lig Title and Its Aftermath
In the 2013/14 season, Fenerbahçe secured their record-breaking 28th Turkish Süper Lig championship. At the time, the Sarı Kanaryalar fans would have never imagined that 12 years later, their wait for a 29th title would continue.
Dominance in 2013/14 Season
During that period, Fenerbahçe was the leading force in Turkish football. Their title in 2014 marked their fifth championship within ten years, signaling what many believed would be sustained dominance.
- Key strikers Moussa Sow, Emmanuel Emenike, and Dirk Kuyt performed exceptionally well.
- Turkish internationals Mehmet Topal, Alper Potuk, and Volkan Demirel were at their peak.
- Fenerbahçe finished nine points ahead of rivals Galatasaray.
Changing Fortunes and Rival Ascendancy
However, Fenerbahçe's reign did not last. Since 2014, they have come second at least seven times, including the last four seasons consecutively.
"Since that 2014 triumph, Fenerbahçe have finished as runners-up on no fewer than seven occasions, including in each of the last four campaigns."
Meanwhile, Galatasaray has claimed the league title in each of the past three years, increasing their total to 26, just two titles shy of Fenerbahçe's record.
Summary
Fenerbahçe’s 2014 victory once promised an era of supremacy, but their persistent second-place finishes and Galatasaray’s recent dominance have reshaped Turkish football's balance of power.