🏟️ OFFICIAL CLUB PROFILE: RAMS PARK, ISTANBUL
Galatasaray
the Cimbom.
Founded in 1905, Galatasaray are Turkey’s most successful club and the first Turkish side to conquer Europe. Reigning Süper Lig champions under Okan Buruk, the red-and-yellow Cimbom light up Rams Park in the Champions League.
Cimbom — Sarı-Kırmızılılar
Latest Squad
Galatasaray First-Team Squad
Okan Buruk’s reigning Turkish champions boast one of the strongest squads outside Europe’s big five leagues. Captained by defender Abdülkerim Bardakçı, Cimbom are spearheaded by record signing Victor Osimhen — top scorer with 15 league goals — alongside Mauro Icardi, Leroy Sané and İlkay Gündoğan.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
42
Abdülkerim Bardakçı
Türkiye
CAPTAIN
6
Davinson Sánchez
Colombia
90
Wilfried Singo
Ivory Coast
Midfielders
20
İlkay Gündoğan
Germany
34
Lucas Torreira
Uruguay
29
Przemysław Frankowski
Poland
—
Lesley Ugochukwu
France
NEW
Forwards
45
Victor Osimhen
Nigeria
53
Barış Alper Yılmaz
Türkiye
Squad correct as of the summer 2026 window, which runs until 1 September — numbers and personnel may change. Follow every Galatasaray fixture and prediction at AI Pro Prediction and our Champions League predictions hub.
Established 1905
Kings of Türkiye
Galatasaray Spor Kulübü, founded in 1905, are the most decorated club in Turkish football and one of the giants of Istanbul. With a record number of Süper Lig titles and a fanatical support that makes Rams Park one of the most intimidating grounds in Europe, Cimbom are a genuine continental force.
In 2000, Galatasaray made history as the first Turkish club to win a major European trophy, lifting the UEFA Cup and then the UEFA Super Cup. Under Okan Buruk they have re-established their dominance, winning the 2025/26 Süper Lig to return to the Champions League.
Historical Milestones
- 1905 Club founded at Galatasaray High School, Istanbul.
- 2000 UEFA Cup and Super Cup winners — Turkey’s first.
- 2023 Süper Lig title reclaimed under Okan Buruk.
- 2026 A 26th Turkish championship and back in the Champions League.
INTERCONTINENTAL DERBY VS FENERBAHÇE
Club Identity
The Cimbom Way
Star power, ambition and one of the most passionate fanbases on earth. Galatasaray’s willingness to sign elite talent, combined with the deafening Rams Park atmosphere, makes them a fearsome European proposition.
Stadium: Rams Park (52,223)
Historic Records
Turkish Royalty
A record 26 Süper Lig titles, numerous Turkish Cups and the historic 2000 UEFA Cup and Super Cup double — the crowning achievements of the most successful club in Turkish football history.
Talisman: Victor Osimhen (goals)
Current Era
The Buruk Era
Club legend Okan Buruk has built a Galatasaray dynasty, winning multiple Süper Lig titles in a row and assembling a star-studded squad capable of competing deep in the Champions League.
Head Coach: Okan Buruk
