Leroy Sane (10) of Galatasaray in action against an opponent during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg between Liverpool and Galatasaray at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, United Kingdom, March 18, 2026. (AA Photo)
March 21, 2026 04:34 AM GMT+03:00
Turkish football clubs have collectively earned €83.44 million from UEFA competitions during the 2025–26 season, with Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Samsunspor, Besiktas, and Basaksehir representing the country on the European stage.
Despite early eliminations before the quarter-final stage, the clubs benefited from UEFA’s prize distribution system, with Galatasaray recording the highest revenue and Besiktas and Basaksehir the lowest.
Galatasaray – €53.53 millionFenerbahce – €19.47 millionStarted in the Champions League third qualifying round with €175,000 and was eliminated in the playoff round.Continued in the UEFA Europa League, earning €4.31 million for participation, €1.8 million from match performance, and €1.45 million from league ranking.
Round of 16 playoff participation added €300,000, broadcasting pool earnings averaged €4.99 million, and UEFA coefficient revenue added €2.16 million.
Cherif (26) of Fenerbahce in action against Neco Williams (3) of Nottingham Forest during UEFA Europa League round of 16 play-off match between Nottingham Forest and Fenerbahce at City Ground Stadium in Nottingham, United Kingdom on Feb. 26, 2026. (AA Photo)
Samsunspor – €7.89 million
Besiktas and Basaksehir – €1.275 million eachBesiktas was eliminated in the Europa League second qualifying round and played one round in the Conference League before exiting.Basaksehir advanced two rounds in the Conference League but was eliminated in the playoff stage.Both clubs received €175,000 per round played and a €750,000 “consolation prize” for playoff elimination.
March 21, 2026 04:34 AM GMT+03:00