Fenerbahçe's Last Süper Lig Title in 2014
In the 2013/14 season, Fenerbahçe secured their record-breaking 28th Turkish Süper Lig title. At that time, Sarı Kanaryalar were a dominant force in Turkish football, having won five titles in the previous decade. Their squad featured key players such as Moussa Sow, Emmanuel Emenike, and Dirk Kuyt, alongside Turkish internationals Mehmet Topal, Alper Potuk, and Volkan Demirel, all performing at peak levels.
A Clear Victory
Their impressive performances propelled Fenerbahçe to finish nine points ahead of their fierce rivals, Galatasaray, signaling the start of what many expected to be a new era of dominance in Turkish football.
Fenerbahçe’s Subsequent Struggles
However, since that 2014 championship, Fenerbahçe have faced difficulties maintaining their dominance. They have ended as runners-up seven times, including the last four seasons consecutively.
Galatasaray's Rise
Meanwhile, Galatasaray has stepped up, winning the league title in the last three years and bringing their total to 26 titles—just two short of Fenerbahçe’s record.
"If you’d have told a Sarı Kanaryalar back then that 12 years later they would still be waiting for their 29th crown, they’d have laughed in your face."
This shows the unpredictable nature of football, where expectations often meet with harsh realities.
Author's Summary
Fenerbahçe’s 2014 title, once a herald of their dominance, has since become a distant memory as Galatasaray rose to prominence, leaving the Istanbul giants chasing their long-awaited 29th crown.