Alanyaspor

Turkish club from the city of Alanya, in the province of Antalya, founded in 1948. Reached the Süper Lig in 2016 and played in the Turkish Cup final in 2021.

History

Alanyaspor was founded in 1948 in the tourist city of Alanya, on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, and spent decades playing in the regional and lower divisions of Turkish football. The club's rise occurred in the 2010s, with promotion to the Süper Lig in 2016. Since then, Alanyaspor has established itself as a mid-table club in Turkish elite football, with notable campaigns under different coaches. In the 2020-21 season, the team reached the Turkish Cup final, losing the title to Beşiktaş. It was the greatest campaign in the club's history in national competitions. Alanyaspor plays its home matches at Alanya Oba Stadyumu, inaugurated in 2021, and is also known for developing young players and signing athletes from South American and African countries.