Fenerbahçe are one of Turkey’s grandest institutions, with a history spanning legendary forwards and modern favourites. These are the ten greatest of the Yellow Canaries.

1. 1

   Lefter Küçükandonyadis

   Fenerbahçe · Turkey

   An all-time icon of Turkish football and the club’s most storied figure.

2. 2

   Alex de Souza

   Fenerbahçe · Brazil

   A beloved playmaker, captain and one of the club’s greatest goalscorers.

3. 3

   Can Bartu

   Fenerbahçe · Turkey

   A versatile, elegant star and one of the club’s most cherished legends.

4. 4

   Rüştü Reçber

   Fenerbahçe · Turkey

   A world-class goalkeeper and a long-serving fixture of the side.

5. 5

   Aykut Kocaman

   Fenerbahçe · Turkey

   A prolific striker and later a title-winning coach at the club.

6. 6

   Cemil Turan

   Fenerbahçe · Turkey

   A prolific and much-loved forward of the 1970s.

7. 7

   Selçuk Şahin

   Fenerbahçe · Turkey

   A loyal one-club midfielder and a long-serving servant of the team.

8. 8

   Müjdat Yetkiner

   Fenerbahçe · Turkey

   A skilful winger and one of the club’s enduring favourites.

9. 9

   Ogün Temizkanoğlu

   Fenerbahçe · Turkey

   A commanding defender and captain of the 1990s sides.

10. 10

    Volkan Demirel

    Fenerbahçe · Turkey

    A long-serving goalkeeper and a fixture of the club for well over a decade.

A LeaguePaper editorial ranking — opinion, offered for argument.