Fenerbahçe S.K. supporters
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Fenerbahçe SK, a major Turkish multi-sport club based in Istanbul, Turkey, have developed a strong following since their foundation in 1907. The club has a large fanbase worldwide such as in; Argentina,[1] Brazil,[2] South Korea[3] the United States[4] and in Europe, where the most of the Turkish diaspora is.[5][6][7] There are also fans from other Turkic nations such as Azerbaijan,[8] Northern Cyprus[9][10] as well as minorities in Turkey such as Circassians and Kurds.[11]
The supporters are known for their passionate, fierce, and unwavering support. In their football home at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Fenerbahçe's average attendances have been among the highest in Turkey.[12][13] While the attendance in Ülker Sports and Event Hall is among the highest in the Euroleague.[14]
Many fanzines, blogs, podcasts, forums and fan websites have been dedicated to the club and the fans have long-standing rivalries with several other clubs; the most notable of these is with neighbours Galatasaray with whom they regularly contest the Intercontinental derby and Beşiktaş, with whom they regularly contest the Beşiktaş-Fenerbahçe derby with.
The supporters of Fenerbahçe SK are well known for their passionate, fierce, and unwavering support. The supporters' motto is "Hep Destek Tam Destek", abbreviated as "HDTD" (English: "Always Support, Full Support", Spanish: "Te Apoyo Siempre, Te Apoyo Entodo").
The main supporter groups are; Genç Fenerbahçeliler (ultras), 1907 ÜNİFEB (university youth) and 1907 Fenerbahçe (non-governmental organization).
It has been estimated that; of the 30 million people interested in football in Turkey, 8 million 580 thousand are Fenerbahçe fans.[15] As of 2024, it has been estimated that the club has 32% of football fans in Turkey.[16]