Konyaspor Kulübü (, Konya Sports Club), commonly referred to as Konyaspor, is a Turkish professional football club based in Konya, one of the largest cities in central Anatolia. Due to sponsorship agreements, the club is also officially known as TÃÂMOSAN Konyaspor. The team currently competes in the Süper Lig, the highest level of Turkish football.
Konyaspor was originally founded in 1922, but the modern form of the club was re-established in 1981 through a merger with Konya GençlerbirliÃÂi, adopting green and white as the official colors. These colors symbolize the clubâÂÂs identity and are inspired by the natural and cultural heritage of the region.
Since 2014, the club has played its home matches at the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium, a modern, multi-purpose venue with a capacity of over 42,000 spectators. The stadium has become known for its passionate fan atmosphere and was also used as a host venue for Turkish national team matches.
Konyaspor is known for its strong support in the region and has steadily grown into one of the more established clubs in Turkish football. In recent years, the club has gained attention for its disciplined structure, consistent performances in domestic competitions, and participation in European tournaments such as the UEFA Europa League.
Konyaspor were founded on 22 June 1922 as Konya GençlerbirliÃÂi. The club recognizes this date as its official founding after a 2016 board decision confirming the historical records. As champions of the regional Konya Football League, Konya GençlerbirliÃÂi represented the city at the 1924 Turkish Football Championship, the first nationwide competition in Turkish football, defeating Trabzon ðdman OcaÃÂñ 3âÂÂ0 in the first round before losing 2âÂÂ1 to Anadolu Turan SanâÂÂatkârangücü in the quarter-finals.
During the reorganization of Turkish league football in the 1960s, KonyaâÂÂs leading amateur and semi-professional sides were consolidated under one professional team. In 1965 the club began competing under the name Konyaspor in the Second League, adopting black and white as its colours.
A further restructuring took place in 1981 when Konyaspor merged with crosstown rivals Konya ðdmanyurdu. The club kept the Konyaspor name and changed its colours to green and white, reflecting ðdmanyurduâÂÂs traditional palette. Konyaspor won the Second League in 1987âÂÂ88 and were promoted to the top division for the first time in their history.
Konyaspor lasted five seasons in the first league. They played 160 official matches, ending up with 47 wins, 33 draws, and 80 losses. During the 1988âÂÂ89 season Konyaspor made it to the semi-finals of the Turkish Cup, losing to eventual champions Beà Âiktaà Â. In the 1992âÂÂ93 season, the club were relegated back to the second league.
After spending 10 seasons in the second league, Konyaspor returned to Süper Lig as the title holders of the 2002âÂÂ03 First League with 68 points. During the 2003âÂÂ04 season Konyaspor made it to the quarter-finals of the Turkish Cup, but then lost to eventual champions Trabzonspor 2âÂÂ1 during extra time. In 2004âÂÂ05 Konyaspor advanced to the quarter-finals beating Beà Âiktaà  3âÂÂ1, but then lost to Denizlispor 5âÂÂ4 on penalty shoot-outs.
In 2008âÂÂ09 despite the 3âÂÂ0 home win against Ankaraspor, Konyaspor couldn't avoid relegation as they remained 16th in the table with 38 points which meant their relegation from the Süper Lig. Konyaspor were in the Süper Lig since 2003. However, Konyaspor completed the TFF First League 6th and secured a position in the Promotion Play-offs in 2010. Konyaspor then won the Promotion Play-offs and made an immediate return to the Süper Lig after 1 year. They finished the Play-offs 1st with 7 points beating Adanaspor 3âÂÂ1 in the first game, Karà Âñyaka 1âÂÂ0 in the second and drawing with Altay 2âÂÂ2 in the final match. But Konyaspor relegated again in the 2010âÂÂ11 season.
In October 2014, Aykut Kocaman was appointed head coach of Konyaspor. During his tenure (2014âÂÂ2017), Konyaspor recorded some of the most successful seasons in their history: in 2015âÂÂ16, Konyaspor finished third in the Süper Lig with 66 points, the clubâÂÂs best league placing to that date, and qualified for the UEFA Europa League, marking their first participation in European competition. In 2016âÂÂ17 they play for the first time in their history in European competitions and draw in Group H with Shakhtar Donetsk, Braga and Gent. They finished the group in fourth place with five losses, one draw and without winning any match. On 31 May 2017 Konyaspor won their first major national trophy, defeated ðstanbul Baà Âakà Âehir to win their first ever Turkish Cup in the club's 95-year history. In the first Turkish Cup final since the 2007âÂÂ08 season in which none of Istanbul's "big three" clubs Beà Âiktaà Â, Fenerbahçe, and Galatasaray were competing, Konyaspor against ðstanbul Baà Âakà Âehir finished regular and extra time tied 0âÂÂ0 and won on penalty shoot-outs with a result of 4âÂÂ1.
On 16 June 2017, Aykut Kocaman left Konyaspor to become Fenerbahçe head coach; he was replaced by Mustafa Reà Âit Akçay. In 2017âÂÂ18, Konyaspor opened the season by beating Beà Âiktaà  2âÂÂ1 to win the Turkish Super CupâÂÂthe first Super Cup in club history. The league campaign ended 15th (36 pts). In 2018âÂÂ19, Aykut Kocaman returned and the team finished 8th. In September 2019, the club signed a name-sponsorship deal with ðttifak Holding (3+2 years). In 2019âÂÂ20, Konyaspor avoided relegation, closing 13th in the pandemic season.
In February 2021, ðlhan Palut was appointed following ðsmail KartalâÂÂs departure and led Konyaspor to 11th place in 2020âÂÂ21. In 2021âÂÂ22, PalutâÂÂs side finished 3rd with 68 points, the second-best league finish in club history, earning a berth in the UEFA Europa Conference League. On 11 January 2022, Konyaspor defender Ahmet Yñlmaz ÃÂalñk died in a traffic accident near Ankara. ÃÂalñk, who had joined the club in 2020, had become a regular starter and a respected figure in the dressing room. In tribute, Konyaspor retired his number 6 shirt, and several Süper Lig clubs and the Turkish Football Federation expressed condolences. In the same season, Konyaspor ultimately placed third in the final 2021âÂÂ22 Süper Lig table matching the clubâÂÂs second-best league finish and qualified for European competition the following season. In July 2022, Konyaspor returned to Europe and defeated BATE Borisov 5âÂÂ0 on aggregate in the Conference League second qualifying round (3âÂÂ0 away, 2âÂÂ0 home) before exiting to FC Vaduz in the third qualifying round (1âÂÂ1 away, 2âÂÂ4 home).
In January 2023, the club parted company with Palut while sitting seventh; Aleksandar Stanojeviàwas appointed the next day and the league campaign ended 8th (51 pts). In November 2023, Hakan Keleà  succeeded StanojeviÃÂ, and in January 2024 the job passed to Fahrudin OmeroviÃÂ. In April 2024, former club captain Ali ÃÂamdalñ was named head coach and, in June, signed a 1+1 contract. Konyaspor finished the 2023âÂÂ24 Süper Lig 16th with 41 points; on the final day they lost 3âÂÂ1 to Galatasaray, a result that confirmed the title for the Istanbul side. On 1 November 2024, Konyaspor appointed Recep Uçar as head coach on a deal running through 2025âÂÂ26. In the 2024âÂÂ25 Süper Lig season, Konyaspor finished 11th, collecting 46 points from 36 matches with a record of 13 wins, 7 draws, and 16 losses. The mid-table finish marked an improvement on the previous campaignâÂÂs 16th place (41 points) and provided a more stable platform heading into 2025âÂÂ26.
The Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium (often styled Konya Büyükà Âehir Stadyumu, known for sponsorship at times as Torku Arena/Medaà  Konya Büyükà Âehir Stadyumu) is an all-seater, multi-purpose venue in Selçuklu, Konya. Construction began in 2012 and the ground opened in 2014, replacing the old Konya Atatürk Stadium as KonyasporâÂÂs home. The venue has an official capacity of about 41,600, a 105 à68 m natural-grass pitch and a full roof cover.
Since 2014, the stadium has hosted both Konyaspor fixtures and selected matches of the Turkey national team. On 6 September 2015, Turkey defeated the Netherlands 3âÂÂ0 here in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying, a match that drew a record attendance of 41,007 at the venue. The complex includes concourse retail and hospitality areas and is connected to wider municipal transport infrastructure serving the Selçuklu district.
The Konya Atatürk Stadium served as KonyasporâÂÂs primary home ground from the early 1950s until 2014. Built in 1950 (with use reported from 1952), it was a multi-purpose arena with a running track and a 105 à68 m grass pitch. After seating changes in the 2000s, capacity was a little above 22,000.
After 2014, the old ground continued to stage occasional lower-league matches before demolition works began in 2018. The site has since been redeveloped as the Konya Millet Bahçesi (NationâÂÂs Garden), a municipal park project delivered by the Konya Metropolitan Municipality.
KonyasporâÂÂs official club colors are green and white, adopted in 1981 following the clubâÂÂs merger with Konya ðdmanyurdu. Prior to the merger, the club played in black and white from 1965 (when it was restructured as Konyaspor after the fusion of various local teams including Konya GençlerbirliÃÂi, Meramspor and ÃÂimentospor). The switch to green and white was made to reflect ðdmanyurduâÂÂs identity and to represent KonyaâÂÂs agricultural and spiritual heritage.
The current club crest features a double-headed eagle (iki baà Âlñ kartal), a historic Seljuk Empire symbol, referencing KonyaâÂÂs role as the capital of the Seljuks in the 12thâÂÂ13th centuries. The emblem is presented in green and white, encircled by the club name (Konyaspor) and foundation year (1922). The use of the double-headed eagle reflects strength, vision in two directions, and a proud connection to KonyaâÂÂs Anatolian heritage.
In various kits throughout history, green-and-white vertical stripes have been the primary motif, though alternate kits have included black, grey, and occasionally turquoise or gold accents. The double-headed eagle remains central to the clubâÂÂs branding, fan identity, and official merchandise.
<small> <sup>1</sup> <sup>Main sponsorship</sup> <sup>2</sup> <sup>Europe Main sponsorship</sup> </small>
KonyasporâÂÂs fanbase is widely known, both in Konya and across Turkey. The clubâÂÂs primary fan club is Nalçacñlar, established in the mid-1990s and named after the Nalçacñ district of Konya. The group is recognized for its choreographed displays (tifos), large banners, and organized chants during home and away games.
Home matches at the Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium often see coordinated color shows and large-scale card choreographies. The supporters are known for their âÂÂ12. Adamâ (12th Man) slogan, symbolizing their impact on the teamâÂÂs performance. During critical matches, particularly against the âÂÂbig threeâ (Beà Âiktaà Â, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray), Konyaspor fans have gained attention for their volume and dedication.
The fan culture extends beyond Konya; there are official supportersâ associations in cities such as Ankara, Istanbul, and various parts of Europe, reflecting the widespread Konya diaspora. Konyaspor fans are also known for their respectful atmosphere during national team matches played in Konya, earning praise from both Turkish and international media during UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers for their organized and passionate support.
KonyasporâÂÂs main historical rivalry was with Konya ðdmanyurdu, their cross-town opponents until the clubs merged in 1981. The fixture, known locally as the Konya derby, was one of the cityâÂÂs most passionate matchups through the 1960s and 1970s. The rivalry formally ended after the merger, which saw Konyaspor adopt ðdmanyurduâÂÂs green and white colors while keeping the Konyaspor name. In the modern Süper Lig era, KonyasporâÂÂs most prominent rivalry is with Kayserispor, largely due to geographical proximity, regional pride in Central Anatolia, and a series of tense matches, including high-stakes fixtures in relegation and European qualification battles. Although not officially a âÂÂderbyâ in classical terms, the match is often referred to as the âÂÂAnatolian Derbyâ in Turkish media.
Konyaspor also shares tense rivalries with clubs like Ankaragücü and Antalyaspor. Additionally, matches against IstanbulâÂÂs âÂÂBig Threeâ (Beà Âiktaà Â, Fenerbahçe, and Galatasaray) are considered high-intensity due to the broader Anatolia vs Istanbul narrative in Turkish football. KonyasporâÂÂs victories in the 2016âÂÂ17 Turkish Cup final (vs ðstanbul Baà Âakà Âehir) and the 2017 Turkish Super Cup (vs Beà Âiktaà Â) further elevated the clubâÂÂs profile in such fixtures.
Konyaspor made their debut in European competition in the 2016âÂÂ17 UEFA Europa League, following their third-place finish in the Süper Lig the previous season under head coach Aykut Kocaman. They were drawn into Group H, facing Shakhtar Donetsk, Braga, and Gent. The club finished bottom of the group with one point, earning a 1âÂÂ1 draw at home to Braga but suffering five defeats.
Konyaspor returned to the Europa League in 2017âÂÂ18, again entering directly into the group stage (Group I) after winning the 2016âÂÂ17 Turkish Cup. They competed against Salzburg, Marseille, and Vitória de Guimarães. The club earned 5 points from six games, recording a win over Guimarães (2âÂÂ1), and home draws with Salzburg (0âÂÂ0) and Marseille (1âÂÂ1), but ultimately finished third and did not advance to the knockout stage.
After placing third in the Süper Lig in 2021âÂÂ22 under ðlhan Palut, Konyaspor qualified for the 2022âÂÂ23 UEFA Europa Conference League. In the second qualifying round, they eliminated BATE Borisov with a 5âÂÂ0 aggregate victory (3âÂÂ0 away, 2âÂÂ0 home). In the third qualifying round, however, they were eliminated by FC Vaduz with a 5âÂÂ3 aggregate loss (1âÂÂ1 away, 2âÂÂ4 home).
As of 2025, Konyaspor have played 16 official UEFA matches, recording 3 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, with 14 goals scored and 23 conceded across both the Europa League and Conference League campaigns.
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As of 2025, ÃÂmer Ali à Âahiner holds KonyasporâÂÂs club record for appearances (298, 2012âÂÂ2021), while Zafer Biryol is the all-time top scorer (46 goals, 2003âÂÂ2005). Among foreign players, Riad Bajiàleads with 33 goals across 119 matches (2015âÂÂ2020). Additional verification: Player tenures and match breakdowns can be cross-checked against TFF registration/contract logs and career statistics (e.g., Nejc Skubic and Sokol Cikalleshi).
<small>Combined club records (appearances and scorers)</small>
<small>Totals include only; league, domestic cups, UEFA; friendlies excluded.</small>
In 2014âÂÂ2017, under head coach Aykut Kocaman, Konyaspor recorded one of the clubâÂÂs most successful periods: in 2015âÂÂ16 the team finished third in the Süper Lig with 66 points, earning qualification for the UEFA Europa League, and on 31 May 2017 won the Turkish Cup after a 0âÂÂ0 final against ðstanbul Baà Âakà Âehir decided 4âÂÂ1 on penalties. On 6 August 2017, under Mustafa Reà Âit Akçay, Konyaspor won the Turkish Super Cup by defeating Beà Âiktaà  2âÂÂ1, the clubâÂÂs first Super Cup triumph. In 2021âÂÂ22, under ðlhan Palut, the team again finished third with 68 points, qualifying for the UEFA Europa Conference League. Since 1 November 2024, Konyaspor have been managed by Recep Uçar, appointed on a deal running through 2025âÂÂ26; his previous roles include spells at ÃÂmraniyespor and Kayserispor.