Fenerbahce among world’s top 25 ─how did other Turkish football clubs rank?
File photo shows Fenerbahce's iconic yellow and navy blue flag waved by a fan during a match. (Photo via hurriyet.com.tr)
Fenerbahce ranked highest among Turkish clubs in the latest global ranking of the best football teams, securing 23rd place, the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) reported.
According to the IFFHS, 13 Turkish football clubs were included in the top 501 rankings for the period between Mar. 1, 2024, and Feb. 28, 2025. Fenerbahce’s archrival Galatasaray dropped to 46th from 41st, while Besiktas fell to 96th from its previous ranking of 81st.
Best Turkish football clubs in March 2025
The list of ranked Turkish clubs is as follows:
| Rank | Club | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Fenerbahce | (+11) |
| 46 | Galatasaray | (-5) |
| 96 | Besiktas | (-15) |
| 106 | Basaksehir | (-3) |
| 190 | Trabzonspor | (-35) |
| 287 | Alanyaspor | (+13) |
| 290 | Samsunspor | (-7) |
| 335 | Kasımpasa | (-9) |
| 391 | Gaziantep FK | (-32) |
| 413 | Rizespor | (+10) |
| 426 | Sivasspor | (-82) |
| 449 | Konyaspor | (-72) |
| 490 | Antalyaspor | (+143) |
Meanwhile, Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid topped the list, followed by Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen in second place and Italy’s Atalanta in third.
About IFFHS
The International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) is an organization that compiles and publishes statistical data on football. Established in 1984, the IFFHS aims to provide objective rankings, records, and historical insights into club and international football. Though not officially affiliated with FIFA, its rankings and analyses are widely referenced in the football community.
The IFFHS Club World Ranking is an annual ranking that evaluates the performance of football clubs worldwide based on their results in domestic and international competitions. The ranking system considers:
- Points from domestic leagues (depending on the strength of the league)
- Performance in international tournaments (such as the UEFA Champions League, Copa Libertadores, and other continental competitions)
- Cup results (domestic and international)
