2023–24 Fenerbahçe S.K. season

The 2023–24 season was the 117th season in the existence of Fenerbahçe S.K. and the club's 66th consecutive season in the top flight of Turkish football. In addition to the domestic league, Fenerbahçe participated in this season's edition of the Turkish Cup, Turkish Super Cup and UEFA Europa Conference League.

Board of directors
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Staff
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Facilities
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Kits
Fenerbahçe's 2023–24 home kit, manufactured by Puma, was unveiled and debuted on 11 June 2023, in the 2023 Turkish Cup final, and was up for sale on the same day. Away and third kits released on 20 June 2023.


 * Supplier: Puma
 * Main sponsor: Otokoç


 * Back sponsor: Halley
 * Sleeve sponsor: Nesine.com, Safiport


 * Shorts sponsor: Aygaz, Pürsu, Pasha Group
 * Socks sponsor: Gedik Yatırım

Pre-season
On 11 June, after the conclusion of the 2023 Turkish Cup final, Jorge Jesus announced that he would leave Fenerbahçe.

On 12 June, Ryan Kent signed from Rangers on a contract until 2027.

On 12 June, Enner Valencia transferred to Internacional after his contract expired.

On 14 June, Bruma was sold to Braga.

On 15 June, İrfan Can Eğribayat was transferred from Göztepe permanently and signed a contract with the club until 2027.

On 21 June, the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round draw was drawn. Fenerbahçe will play with the winners of the 8th match of the first qualifying round.

On 22 June, Edin Džeko signed from Inter Milan on a contract until 2025.

On 28 June, İsmail Kartal signed for his third managerial spell with Fenerbahçe on a contract until 2024.

On 29 June, Fenerbahçe's preparation schedule for the 2023–24 season was announced. The team started working at the Samandıra Can Bartu Facilities on 2 July, continuing their work in Istanbul until 8 July. The team then participated in the Pari Premier Cup tournament in Saint Petersburg, Russia, between 9–15 July to face Zenit Saint Petersburg, Red Star Belgrade and Neftçi, respectively.

On 2 July, Fenerbahçe announced that Dimitrios Pelkas and Ezgjan Alioski left the team after their contracts expired, while Mërgim Berisha transferred to FC Augsburg.

On 2 July, Fenerbahçe started its preparations for the 2023–24 season with training at Samandıra Can Bartu Facilities.

On 3 July, Ertuğrul Çetin transferred to Gençlerbirliği on loan until the end of the season.

On 4 July, Fenerbahçe announced that Mário Branco was appointed as the sporting director.

On 6 July, Fenerbahçe agreed to sell Arda Güler to Real Madrid for €20 million + add-ons that could reach up to €10 million and a 20% sell-on clause.

On 7 July, Fenerbahçe announced that they had reached an agreement with Beveren for the loan transfer of Tiago Çukur for one season.

On 9 July, Fenerbahce drew 0–0 with Zenit Saint Petersburg in the first match of the Pari Premier Cup, and was defeated 4–3 on penalty shoot-outs.

On 10 July, Alexander Djiku signed from Strasbourg on a contract until 2026.

On 11 July, Umut Nayir signed from Ümraniyespor on a contract until 2025.

On 12 July, Fenerbahçe announced the signing of Sebastian Szymański from Dynamo Moscow, penning a four-year contract with the player.

On 12 July, Fenerbahçe lost 1–3 against Red Star Belgrade, playing the second match of the Pari Premier Cup.

On 15 July, Fenerbahçe defeated Neftçi 1–0 in the third and final match of the Pari Premier Cup. Edin Džeko, who scored the only goal in the match, scored the first goal of his career in Fenerbahçe.

On 16 July, Dušan Tadić signed from Ajax on a contract until 2025.

On 17 July, Mbwana Samatta left the club to join PAOK on a permanent transfer.

On 18 July, Süper Lig 2023–24 season fixture has been announced. Fenerbahçe will play against Gaziantep in the first match of the new season.

On 20 July, Rodrigo Becão signed from Udinese on a contract until 2028.

On 20 July, Bartuğ Elmaz signed from Marseille on a contract until 2026.

On 24 July, Attila Szalai was sold to 1899 Hoffenheim.

July
On 26 July, Fenerbahçe defeated Zimbru Chișinău 5–0 in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round.

August
On 1 August, Fenerbahçe defeated Zimbru Chișinău 4–0 in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round. The team advanced to the third qualifying round with an aggregate score of 9–0 at the end of the two legs.

On 2 August, Fenerbahçe extended Miha Zajc contract for three years.

On 2 August, Mert Müldür signed from Sassuolo on a contract until 2027.

On 2 August, Diego Rossi was sold to Columbus Crew.

On 2 August, João Pedro was loaned to Grêmio.

On 10 August, Fenerbahçe defeated Maribor 3–1 in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round.

On 13 August, Fred signed from Manchester United on a contract until 2027.

On 13 August, Cengiz Ünder signed from Marseille on a contract until 2027.

On 13 August, Fenerbahçe defeated Gaziantep 2–1 at home. Goals from Edin Džeko ensured victory in their first Süper Lig match of the season.

On 16 August, Omar Fayed signed from Al Mokawloon Al Arab on a contract until 2027.

On 17 August, Willian Arão was sold to Panathinaikos.

On 17 August, Fenerbahçe defeated Maribor 3–0 in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round. The team advanced to the play-off round with an aggregate score of 6–1 at the end of the two legs.

On 21 August, Fenerbahçe secured their consecutive second win of the Süper Lig by defeating Samsunspor 2–0 away from home, with goals from Edin Džeko and Sebastian Szymański.

On 22 August, Gustavo Henrique was sold to Real Valladolid.

On 24 August, Fenerbahçe defeated Twente 5–1 in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round with goals from Jayden Oosterwolde, Sebastian Szymański, İrfan Can Kahveci, and Dušan Tadić.

On 25 August, Dominik Livaković signed from Dinamo Zagreb on a contract until 2028.

On 26 August, Serdar Dursun was sold to Fatih Karagümrük.

On 31 August, Fenerbahçe defeated Twente 1–0 in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League play-off round. The team advanced to the group stage with an aggregate score of 6–1 at the end of the two legs.

September
On 1 September, Altay Bayındır was sold to Manchester United.

On 3 September, a goal from Bright Osayi-Samuel secured three points for Fenerbahçe in a 1–0 win over Ankaragücü.

On 14 September, Fenerbahçe announced that the contract with Nazım Sangaré was terminated by mutual agreement.

On 15 September, Burak Kapacak transferred to Sivasspor on loan until the end of the season.

On 15 September, Omar Fayed and Jo Jin-ho transferred to Novi Pazar on loan until the end of the season.

On 15 September, Emre Demir transferred to Ümraniyespor on loan until the end of the season.

After the international break, on 17 September, goals from Edin Džeko, İrfan Kahveci and Sebastian Szymański earned Fenerbahçe a 3–2 home win over Antalyaspor, extending the team's winning run to five games.

On 21 September, goals from Miguel Crespo, Michy Batshuayi and Serdar Aziz secured Fenerbahçe a 3–1 win over Nordsjælland on the first matchday of the Europa Conference League.

On 24 September, Fenerbahçe registered a 1–0 away win at Alanyaspor, with the lone goal being scored by İrfan Kahveci in the forty third minute.

On 28 September, Fenerbahçe got a comfortable 4–0 win against İstanbul Başakşehir. Sebastian Szymański scored twice, Alexander Djiku scored a goal and the other goal was an own goal from İstanbul Başakşehir's defender Léo Duarte.

October
On 1 October, Fenerbahçe defeated Çaykur Rizespor 5–0 with the goals of Sebastian Szymański, İrfan Kahveci, Edin Džeko, Dušan Tadić, and Joshua King.

On 2 October, Fenerbahçe extended Miguel Crespo contract for one years.

On 6 October, Fenerbahçe won 2–1 against Spartak Trnava in Trnava on the second match day of the Europa Conference League, with Joshua King scoring both goals.

On 8 October, Fenerbahçe secured their consecutive eighth win of the Süper Lig by defeating Kasımpaşa 2–0 away from home, with goals from Edin Džeko and Dušan Tadić.

On 22 October, Fenerbahçe defeated Hatayspor 4–2 with the goals of Sebastian Szymański, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Edin Džeko and İrfan Kahveci. Fenerbahçe broke the record for the best start in the league with nine consecutive wins.

On 26 October, Fenerbahçe won 3–1 against Ludogorets Razgrad in home on the third match day of the Europa Conference League. Miha Zajc scored twice and Michy Batshuayi scored a goal.

On 29 October, Fenerbahçe defeated Pendikspor 5–0 away. Erdem Canpolat scored an own goal, İrfan Kahveci and Edin Džeko scored hat-tricks.

November
On 4 November, Fenerbahçe suffered its first defeat of the season at home to Trabzonspor with a score of 3–2. All of the team's goals were scored by Dušan Tadić with a penalty.

On 9 November, Fenerbahçe suffered its first defeat in the Europa Conference League after losing 2–0 away to Ludogorets Razgrad. Fenerbahçe could not score a goal in an official match for the first time this season.

On 12 November, Fenerbahçe's away game versus Adana Demirspor ended in a 0–0 stalemate.

After the international break, on 26 November, second-half goals from Dušan Tadić earned Fenerbahçe a 2–1 home win over Fatih Karagümrük.

On 30 November, Fenerbahçe lost 6–1 away to Nordsjælland in the fifth match day of the Europa Conference League. Michy Batshuayi scored Fenerbahçe's only goal. Fenerbahçe suffered its biggest defeat this season.

December
İsmail Kartal's side started the month with a win, beating Sivasspor 4–1 on 4 December, with goals from Sebastian Szymański, İrfan Kahveci, Edin Džeko and, as well as an own goal.

On 9 December, Edin Džeko, Dušan Tadić and Sebastian Szymański scored goals for a 3–1 away win against Beşiktaş in the derby.

On 14 December, Fenerbahçe produced a 4–0 home victory over Spartak Trnava in the Europa Conference League and advanced to the round of 16 as group winners. Edin Džeko scored twice, Ferdi Kadıoğlu scored a goal and the other goal was an own goal from Spartak Trnava's goalkeeper Dominik Takáč.

On 20 December, Fenerbahçe defeated Kayserispor 4–3 away. Cengiz Ünder scored one and Michy Batshuayi scored a hat-trick.

On 24 December, Fenerbahçe's home game versus Galatasaray in the Intercontinental Derby ended in a 0–0 stalemate.

January
On 7 January, Fenerbahçe defeated İstanbulspor 5–1 away. Cengiz Ünder scored 4 goals and Edin Džeko scored one.

Three days later, Fenerbahçe defeated Konyaspor 7–1 at home. They won the three points with a hattrick from Edin Džeko in the first half, a goal each from Mert Müldür and Sebastian Szymański, and a goal from Michy Batshuayi and an own goal from the opposing defense in the second half.

On 11 January, Leonardo Bonucci signed from Union Berlin on a contract until end of the season.

On 13 January, Rade Krunić arrived at the club on loan from Milan with an option to buy until the end of the season.

On 14 January, Samet Akaydin was loaned to Greek side Panathinaikos with an option to buy until the end of the season.

On 14 January, a goal from İrfan Kahveci secured three points for Fenerbahçe in a 1–0 win over Gaziantep.

On 15 January, Umut Nayir was loaned to Pendikspor until the end of the season.

On 17 January, four goals from Michy Batshuayi and one each from Lincoln and Mert Hakan Yandaş helped Fenerbahçe win 6–0 against Adanaspor in the Turkish Cup and progress to the round of 16.

On 21 January, Fenerbahçe took on Samsunspor, but was unable to take three points, as İrfan Kahveci's goal gave his team a 1–1 draw.

On 24 January, a goal from Michy Batshuayi secured three points for Fenerbahçe in a 1–0 win over İstanbul Başakşehir.

Four days later, a brace from Cengiz Ünder gave Fenerbahçe a 2–1 come-from-behind victory over Ankaragücü at home.

On 29 January, Çağlar Söyüncü arrived at the club on loan from Atlético Madrid until the end of the season.

On 30 January, Bartuğ Elmaz was loaned to Sivasspor until the end of the season.

On 31 January, Miguel Crespo was loaned to Spanish side Rayo Vallecano with an option to buy until the end of the season.

February
On 1 February, Emre Mor moved to Fatih Karagümrük on loan until the end of the season.

On 3 February, Fenerbahçe defeated Antalyaspor 2–0 away with goals from Cengiz Ünder and Michy Batshuayi.

On 7 February, Tiago Çukur moved to Ümraniyespor on loan until the end of the season.

On 7 February, Fenerbahçe beat Gaziantep 2–0 away with goals from Michy Batshuayi and progress to the quarter-finals of the Turkish Cup.

On 8 February, Lincoln was loaned to Brazilian side Red Bull Bragantino with an option to buy until the end of the season.

On 9 February, Serdar Dursun arrived at the club on loan from Fatih Karagümrük until the end of the season.

On 11 February, Fenerbahçe drew 2–2 at home against Alanyaspor. The team scored in the second half through Dušan Tadić's penalty and Edin Džeko.

On 17 February, Fenerbahçe defeated Çaykur Rizespor 3–1 away with goals from Serdar Dursun, Edin Džeko and İrfan Kahveci. The match was marked by heavy rain and poor pitch conditions.

On 24 February, Kartal's team managed to beat Kasımpaşa 2–1 at home, as Mert Hakan Yandaş and Michy Batshuayi got on the scoresheet.

On 27 February, Fenerbahçe lost 3–0 away to Ankaragücü in the quarter-finals of the Turkish Cup and bid farewell to the competition.

March
On 2 March, Fenerbahçe defeated Hatayspor 2–0 away with goals from Bright Osayi-Samuel and Cengiz Ünder.

On 7 March, Michy Batshuayi, Jayden Oosterwolde and Dušan Tadić's goals were enough to beat Europa Conference League round of 16 opponents Union Saint-Gilloise 3–0 in the first leg.

On 10 March, Fener's game at the Saracoğlu ended in a 4–1 victory over Pendikspor, as Mert Hakan Yandaş, Michy Batshuayi, Ferdi Kadıoğlu and İrfan Kahveci got on the scoresheet.

On 14 March, Fenerbahçe faced Union Saint-Gilloise at home in the second leg of the Europa Conference League round of 16. Fener suffered a 1–0 loss after 90 minute, but managed to win 3–1 on aggregate to reach the quarter-finals.

On 17 March, Fenerbahçe took on Trabzonspor on the road and managed to get a 3–2 win, thanks to a brace from Fred and a goal from Michy Batshuayi.

April
On 3 April, Fenerbahçe defeated Adana Demirspor 4–2 at home with goals from Alexander Djiku, Edin Džeko, Dušan Tadić and Serdar Dursun.

On 7 April, Fenerbahçe was to play Galatasaray in Şanlıurfa for the previously postponed 2023 Turkish Super Cup match. However, in line with the club's decision, the match started with the U19 team. The team withdrew from the field after the start of the match and was deemed 3–0 forfeited by the Turkish Football Federation.

On 11 April, Fenerbahçe opened the month with the first leg of the Europa Conference League quarter-finals tie against Olympiacos at away. Despite goals from İrfan Kahveci and Dušan Tadić from penalties, they lost 3–2.

On 14 April, Fenerbahçe beat Fatih Karagümrük 2–1 away, with a goal from Edin Džeko and a late winner by Michy Batshuayi.

On 18 April, Fenerbahçe defeated Olympiacos 1–0 at home with İrfan Kahveci's goal in the quarter-finals second leg of the Europa Conference League, bringing the match to 3–3 on aggregate score and taking the match into extra time. When there was no goal in extra time, the team was defeated 3–2 in a penalty shoot-outs and bid farewell to the tournament.

On 22 April, Fenerbahçe drew 2–2 away to Sivasspor, losing an important point in the championship race. Fred and İrfan Kahveci scored the goals.

On 27 April, Fenerbahçe defeated Beşiktaş 2–1 at home in the derby with goals from Michy Batshuayi and İrfan Kahveci.

May
On 6 May, Fenerbahçe drew 0–0 away to Konyaspor.

On 12 May, Fenerbahçe defeated Kayserispor 3–0 at home with goals from Michy Batshuayi, Alexander Djiku and Çağlar Söyüncü.

On 19 May, Fenerbahçe defeated Galatasaray 1–0 with Çağlar Söyüncü's goal in the Intercontinental Derby.

On 26 May, Fenerbahçe defeated İstanbulspor 6–0 at home. Edin Džeko, Sebastian Szymański, Dušan Tadić, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Serdar Dursun and Joshua King scored the goals. Although the team reached 99 points, they could not complete the season as champions.

First-team squad
!colspan="12" style="background:#163962; color:#FFF000; " | Goalkeepers

!colspan="12" style="background:#163962; color:#FFF000; " | Defenders

!colspan="12" style="background:#163962; color:#FFF000; " | Midfielders

!colspan="12" style="background:#163962; color:#FFF000; " | Forwards

Transfer summary
Undisclosed fees are not included in the transfer totals.

Expenditure

Summer: €52,056,090

Winter: €0,000,000

Total: €52,056,090

Income

Summer: €51,500,000 + $5,630,000

Winter: €0,000,000

Total: €51,500,000 + $5,630,000

Net totals

Summer: €556,090 +  $5,630,000

Winter: €0,000,000

Total: €556,090 +  $5,630,000

Results summary
Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points

Matches
The league fixtures were announced on 18 July 2023.

Round of 16
The draw for the round of 16 took place on 23 February 2024.

Quarter-finals
The draw for the quarter-finals took place on 15 March 2024.



Appearances and goals
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! colspan=14 style="background:#163962; color:#FFF000; "; text-align:center| Defenders

! colspan=14 style="background:#163962; color:#FFF000; "; text-align:center| Midfielders

! colspan=14 style="background:#163962; color:#FFF000; "; text-align:center| Forwards

! colspan=14 style="background:#163962; color:#FFF000; "; text-align:center| Players transferred/loaned out during the season


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Hat-tricks
(H) – Home; (A) – Away 4 Player scored four goals