The Turkish Süper Lig, also known as the Süper Lig or the Turkish Football League, is the top professional football league in Turkey. It was founded in 1959 and currently features 21 teams. Here is some information about the league’s history, system, stats, players, and audience:
History
The Turkish Süper Lig was founded in 1959, although professional football had been played in Turkey since 1952. The first season of the Süper Lig featured 16 teams, with Fenerbahçe winning the inaugural championship. Since then, the league has undergone several changes in format and size. In the current system, the top 4 teams qualify for the UEFA Champions League, while the teams finishing in 5th and 6th place qualify for the UEFA Europa League.
System
The Süper Lig operates on a promotion/relegation system, with the bottom three teams at the end of the season being relegated to the TFF First League, while the top three teams from the TFF First League are promoted to the Süper Lig. The league season usually runs from August to May, with each team playing 40 games (two rounds of 20 games each).
Stats
The most successful team in the history of the Süper Lig is Galatasaray, with 23 championships to their name. Fenerbahçe has won 19 championships, while Beşiktaş has won 16 championships. The Süper Lig has also produced several top players, including Hakan Şükür, Arda Turan, and Nuri Şahin.
Players
The Süper Lig features many top players from around the world, as well as some of the best players from Turkey. Some of the current top players in the league include Radamel Falcao (Galatasaray), Ryan Babel (Galatasaray), Edin Višća (İstanbul Başakşehir), and Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray).
Audience
The Süper Lig is one of the most popular football leagues in the world, with a passionate fan base in Turkey and around the world. Matches are broadcast in over 100 countries, and the league has a strong social media presence. The Süper Lig is also known for its lively and colorful atmosphere, with fans creating an intense and exciting atmosphere at matches.
